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October 15, 2015

Lamar Odom

It’s interesting that all you have to do is say something, to speak it and people believe it. No one ever fathoms what these celebrities go through or why they are suddenly struck. Yall think its just a coincidence that Derek Rose continues to get hurt but my question is: What is he refusing to… Continue reading

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October 15, 2015

Why Not Write a Series?

Originally posted on Lit World Interviews: Series is the new black. It seems like everyone is writing them these days. Having a published series of books is a great way to keep readers interest for long enough to have them remember your name, actively seek you out, sign up for your newsletter, or ask to… Continue reading

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October 15, 2015

Week #2: Beyond The Colored Line: Inside Interracial Marriages with Author Lisa Tetting

It’s kind of hard to believe this today, but as recent as 1967, there was actually state laws that banned interracial marriage. These laws weren’t overturned until the Supreme Court case, Loving vs. Virginia in 1967. In that case, the Supreme Court found that it was unconstitutional for the state of Virginia to ban interracial… Continue reading

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October 14, 2015

ARCs for Honest Reviews! Creeping Shadow – A YA Fantasy

Originally posted on Caroline Peckham: So I’m releasing my baby to the world at last! Two years and a lot of hardwork, sweat and tears have got me here and now I’m looking for reviews on Goodreads and (when the time comes) Amazon! ☺️ So if you love YA fantasy and would like to read… Continue reading

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October 14, 2015

Interracial Blog Feature – Interview Reminder for 10/15/2015

Hey guys, Just want to remind you to join me tomorrow for another interview on the topic of Interracial Relationships. As you know, for the rest of this month I will be posting interviews I have conducted with some individuals on their thoughts on the topic of Interracial Marriages and the role race plays in… Continue reading

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October 14, 2015

Personify Your Posts

I actually wrote this post last night, though I did not have the time to post it. As the night welcomed us into another day, the sun lowering itself deeper into the bowels of the skies and the moon resurrecting into a position perfect enough to shine its light on the Earth, I was encouraged… Continue reading

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October 14, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Getting Naked

Put your stones back in your pocket, there’s nothing freaky going on here. Minds out the gutters please. Great, now we can begin. For today’s episode of Writer’s Quote Wednesday, Colleen has asked us to appreciate a few poets. Initially, I was going to share something from Melvin B. Tolson but I have instead chosen… 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.