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August 22, 2016

For Those Who Are Sick

If you want to follow this blog, I warn you. We are emotional, here. We are sometimes frustrated, tired, and some of us are beaten and broken; looking for words that will bring calm to storms that have not passed yet. For the messiah himself was sent to those who were sick. Some of us… Continue reading

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August 22, 2016

4 Reasons Why I Won’t Change The Name of My Blog

Branding logic says that my blog should be called after my name. Had I thought of this before starting this blog, perhaps I would have (maybe) gone with logic. However, because I’m a tad bit crazy, even being aware of this hasn’t moved me to change the name of this blog (even after much suggestion).… Continue reading

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August 21, 2016

Mistakes

If you got it all together, there is no room for growth. If you know it all, there is nothing else to learn. If there is nothing else to learn, there is nothing to strive for. If there is nothing to strive for, there is no hope. If there is no hope, then it is… Continue reading

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August 21, 2016

Do Black Lives Really Matter

Abortion is the number one killer of black lives in America. It has killed more Black lives than AIDS, Cancer, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and even the entire Vietnam War, but no one speaks out about this. Alcoholism, drug addiction, child abuse, and molestation plague the Black community, but no one speaks out about this. 70%… Continue reading

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August 15, 2016

20 Questions With Yecheilyah Ysrayl — Don Massenzio’s Blog

My 20 questions with Don. Today, I am very pleased to sit down with prolific author and blogger Yecheilyah Ysrayl. Her blog is one that I look forward to reading every day because of its positive and inspirational message. She is going to tell us about her work, her inspiration and a bit about herself… Continue reading

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August 14, 2016

Author Spotlight – Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Originally posted on Writer's Treasure Chest: Welcome! Please introduce yourself. When did you start writing? First, I’d like to thank you for this opportunity. My name is Yecheilyah Ysrayl (Yecheilyah pronounced e-see-lee-yah) but most people just call me EC, and I started writing when I was twelve years old. What motivates you… Continue reading

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August 8, 2016

Break

I’ll be breaking from the blogosphere a moment. Need some air and much needed focus. In the meantime, I’d love for you to take this time to explore the blog! On the sidebar you’ll see “Navigate This Blog”. Feel free to start there. You can also take a look at the pages. I’d love to… 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.