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March 14, 2017

Literacy’s Role in African American Education

Guest Blog Post. I’m on Rachel’s Blog today. Come on over! Continue reading

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March 14, 2017

Loc Journey (and a little History)

Last month my Locs turned eight years old! I intended to write about this then but life happened. I started my Loc Journey February 3, 2009. They were born in Norman, Oklahoma. The place I was traveling to when I got it done. I decided not to cut my hair all the way off. I… Continue reading

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March 13, 2017

How to Add a Favicon to Your WordPress Site

Do you favicon? I have started to pay more attention to them and love the neat look it gives my browser. First, what is it? Favicon – Also known as a browser icon, website icon, site icon, or URL icon, a Favicon is a tiny logo / image that shows up when you visit any… Continue reading

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March 13, 2017

Why Are YOU Worth It?

I’m not asking you about: Twitter followers… IG followers… Blog followers…. FB likes…. This is about YOU. Why are YOU worth it? Of course, I do not expect an answer. You aren’t doing this for me. It’s a deeply personal question that we should each ask ourselves daily. And it is a question that needs… Continue reading

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March 10, 2017

Movie Night Friday – After Earth

Welcome back to Movie Night Friday. Doggie, say hi. I know what you’re thinking “That movie was whack”. Which is exactly why we are reviewing it today! This movie has so many messages it’s not even funny. And as a box office disappointment worldwide, I am sure that many of us missed them. About. From… Continue reading

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March 10, 2017

Black History Fun Fact Friday – Seneca Village

Got a short fun fact article for you today. I love finding the hidden treasure of black communities that existed and thrived that we’ll never know about (until we look). I’ve mentioned several of such communities on this blog in the past and here’s another one. Seneca Village was settled in the 1820s on the… Continue reading

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March 10, 2017

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Define Your Voice: Narrowing Down Your Target Market by Altovise Pelzer

Title: Define Your Voice: Narrowing Down Your Target Market Author: Altovise Pelzer Print Length: 43 pages Publication Date: July 14, 2016 Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC Language: English ASIN: B01IGD5WXW Define Your Voice is a book that reads like a workbook designed to help authors discover their unique voices. By voice, the author means 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.