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April 23, 2026

Brown Sugar

When I think about poetry, there is one movie that comes to mind. It is my favorite rom-com of all time. Wait. The Best Man is my other all-time favorite. And The Wood. Okay, so I have a lot of favorites, but this one is specific to poetry. Let’s stay focused. Released in 2002 and… Continue reading

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April 8, 2026

Yecheilyah’s 8th Annual Poetry Contest Judges: Estefania Lugo

Greetings, Esteemed Poets! This week, we’ve been rolling out some of the amazing poets who are helping with this year’s contest. Up next is Estefania Lugo. Estefanía Lugo is a brilliant bilingual creative strategist with a sharp eye for the written word. She delights in exploring authors’ imaginations and celebrating the richness of their voices.… Continue reading

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April 7, 2026

Yecheilyah’s 8th Annual Poetry Contest Judges: BrinwiththePen

Greetings, Esteemed Poets! This week, we are rolling out some of the amazing poets who are helping with this year’s contest. Up next is BrinwiththePen. Love-centered poet Brinwiththepen inspires safety and inclusion through her poetry and the workshops she facilitates. Brin joined Atlanta’s poetry community in 2021 and pours into the intentional time and space… Continue reading

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April 6, 2026

Yecheilyah’s 8th Annual Poetry Contest Judges: Joshua “Roses” Clark

Greetings, Esteemed Poets! Today, we are rolling out some of the amazing poets who are helping with this year’s contest. Up first is Joshua Clark. Joshua Clark, who goes by Roses, is a Dallas-based spoken word poet, creative specialist, and Texas Chapter Leader of the Poetry Business Network. He is the CEO of Sculpted Roses… Continue reading

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April 1, 2026

Call for Submissions: Yecheilyah’s 8th Annual Poetry Contest 2026

Greetings, Esteemed Poets! Happy Poetry Month!! We are pleased to announce that this year’s poetry contest is now open! Submissions will remain open until June 1, 2026. Entry: Email Subscription (Free)* *If you are already subscribed, you can skip this step. Theme: “What We’re Carrying Now.” This year’s theme centers on personal loss, collective memory,… Continue reading

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March 28, 2026

Why Many Black History Accounts on Social Media Are Wrong

We are living in an era where Black history is being erased every day, so I understand the excitement over discovering all the amazing things our people have done. However, while I love me a good fun fact, I cannot help but notice that many of the Black history memes floating around social media are… Continue reading

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March 27, 2026

In Joseph’s Shadow Part Two

People knew his father and what he had contributed to the movement. They still spoke Joseph’s name with a kind of reverence, as though saying it might conjure the courage of another time. His photograph—creased at the corners, and yellowed with time, hung in barbershops and church foyers, beside posters for fish fries and gospel… Continue reading

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