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November 6, 2015

Writing 101: Assignment #5 – Hook ‘em with a Quote: Natural Revolution

“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell I remember the first year I got my hair loc’d. It was 2009, about three months before Chris Rock’s debut film “Good Hair”. There are moments in your life where people speak and you never forget what they say. When… Continue reading

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November 5, 2015

Oprah Buys BET

I can’t find the announcement on any exclusive sources yet other than TMZ but I’m hoping this is real. If so, this is major news. The link to an article I found is below with brief commentary but I’ll be waiting for Oprah’s own public announcement either in person or from a trusted news source.… Continue reading

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November 5, 2015

Writing 101: Assignment #4 – A Story in a Single Image

Conquering Mountain They say mustard seeds can move mountains. So how did I end up on the opposite side of it? Its tough exterior mocked the clouds hanging in the sky, mimicking their shape. Deceiving them like it did me the day Claire walked out the door. She didn’t take my heart with her, just… Continue reading

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November 4, 2015

6 Tips To Hook A Reader on Page One

Originally posted on Carly Watters, Literary Agent: I’ve read thousands of “page ones.” Very often I don’t read page two. Sometimes all I read is that first page and I make judgements based on what I see there. As an agent and a reader my practice is that if I’m not connecting with the material I… Continue reading

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November 4, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Jahnavi Chintakunta

This week has been great so far in the writing world. It’s my first week in Blogging U’s Writing 101 course! I’ve met a lot of new bloggers, followed a lot of them, and am really enjoying the process of networking the blogosphere overall. Anywho, in honor of Writing 101, my Writer’s Quote Wednesday quote… Continue reading

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November 4, 2015

Writing 101: Assignment #3 – One Word Inspiration–Choice (a poem)

Created to choose good we traded our crown for the right to understand evil And stand now as soldiers in a time of war load me down with breastplates and helmets for we shackle ourselves to the decisions we make There are many paths before us, a starlight fantasy for our dreams a playground for… Continue reading

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November 3, 2015

The Growth Mindset

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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.