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February 24, 2024

American History X

In High School, my history teacher made us watch American History X. For those who’ve seen it, you know how graphic the movie is. And yet, we sat there, fifteen and sixteen years old, consuming this content with no explanation or breakdown of what we were looking at. As an adult, I can watch it… Continue reading

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February 18, 2024

Yecheilyah’s 6th Annual Poetry Contest Winners: Olopade Samuel

Note: We are in the process of moving all our winning poet interviews to the website. Please be sure to bookmark it at yecheilyahsannualpoetrycontest.org/. Introducing Samuel Olopade Instagram: @_olops_ Samuel, welcome and congratulations! Please, tell us, what is your name and where are you from? My name is Olopade Samuel, im from Lagos, Nigeria. Nigeria… Continue reading

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February 11, 2024

Yecheilyah’s 6th Annual Poetry Contest Winners: S.R. Graham

Note: We are in the process of moving all our winning poet interviews to the website. Please be sure to bookmark it at yecheilyahsannualpoetrycontest.org/. Introducing S.R. Graham Instagram: @thesensualgenius S.R., welcome and congratulations! Please, tell us, what is your name and where are you from? My name is Shakeitha Graham. I am from Salters, South… Continue reading

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February 9, 2024

Is Your Book Marketable?

As I learn more about self-publishing and strive to develop and sell better books, I realize how important it is to write a marketable book. As I speak with other writers who want to self-publish, I realize how important this stage is to the process. Traditionally, publishers will turn down a book if it’s not… Continue reading

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February 5, 2024

Things I’m Tired of Hearing During Black History Month

There are a few things I am tired of hearing every February, but let’s call this part one. I am tired of hearing “Black history is everyday,” or some variation of this every time Black History Month comes around. While I agree with the sentiment, it is frequently expressed by folks who, for 11 months… Continue reading

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February 4, 2024

Yecheilyah’s 6th Annual Poetry Contest Winners: Chandra T. Mountain

Note: We are in the process of moving all our winning poet interviews to the website. Please be sure to bookmark it at yecheilyahsannualpoetrycontest.org/. Introducing Our #1, Chandra T. Mountain! Instagram: @musings.from.my.younger.self Chandra, welcome and congratulations! Please, tell us, what is your name and where are you from? My name is Chandra Tyler Mountain. I… Continue reading

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February 2, 2024

You Are Valuable

I don’t know who needs to hear this today, but the world is so much better with you in it. So much more wise and so much more full. So much more flavorful. Has anyone ever told you how tasteless we’d be without you? Without seasoning. No salt. Bland. There is a power in your… 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.