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  • April 12, 2024

    Black Joy

    Nobody talks about society’s addictionto black trauma.How much more profitableit is to talk about painthan poems,depressionthan joy. Like we don’t have feelingsjust bad experiencesturned into songsof sorrowsand spiritualsof reaching heavencause there can’t be no freedomhere on Earth for Black people. Maybe this world still doesn’t consider ushuman enoughto be happysomeone hand society a roadmapfor getting… Continue reading

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  • April 11, 2024

    This Precious Life

    The preciousness of this life has been on my mind heavily. It could be because a sister I’ve known for years lost her oldest son to a senseless murder last week. Gianni was only 20 years old. Then, I woke up this morning to see that O.J. Simpson had died. Or, it could be that… Continue reading

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  • March 28, 2024

    Understanding the Power of Distribution as a Self-Published Author

    We hear a lot of the cons to self-publishing. Now, let’s talk about some perks! One exciting benefit of self-publishing is not just being in control of how you will publish the book and who you want to help you, but you are also in control of distribution. Remember, all self-publishing means is you are… Continue reading

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  • March 26, 2024

    Why Adding “Amazon Best Seller” to Your Book Cover Is Not a Good Idea

    The Amazon Best Seller Badge is something to be proud of, no matter how small you believe your success is. However, I wouldn’t put it on my book covers. Adding “Amazon Best Seller” or “#1 Amazon Best Seller” to your book cover is not a good idea because the title, unfortunately, holds little weight among… Continue reading

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  • March 25, 2024

    For Those Who Make a Home on Social Media

    I’ve discovered the deaths of family members on social media from people who have my number. I’ve watched loved ones be more open on Facebook than they are with the people they can reach out and touch. I’ve watched passive aggression and sneak dissing become new forms of communication. I’ve watched as people open themselves… Continue reading

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  • March 12, 2024

    Black History Facts Book Review by Jeremy Lamkin

    The reviews are coming in! Here’s what Jeremy had to say! “This book is full of the kind of history that should be taught in school but instead, is relatively unknown. The author did an outstanding job putting this material together, which took ten years and tons of research. It’s a must-read for anyone who’s… Continue reading

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  • March 10, 2024

    The Journey

    When I decided to write the history book, I was intentional about taking people on that journey with me. When I visited museums, I shared video clips, took pictures of historical landmarks, and shared screenshots of my writing progress. I wrote about where I was in my writing, such as when the book was going… Continue reading

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About Me

My name is Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah), and my work confronts historical erasure and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of Black history. Through my literature and poetry, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans. I also host an annual poetry contest.

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