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August 3, 2015

Encouraging Womanhood

I remember being given the permission to date at a certain age. Even if not literal (I don’t remember being told), by the age of 15, 16, and 17 it was understood I have at some point begun dating, and as such there was a silent acceptance of this change. As I’m running errands and… Continue reading

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July 31, 2015

This weekend I am Reflecting…

…On getting it done. Enjoy your weekend people. Continue reading

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July 31, 2015

Sandra Bland & Black Hypocrisy

I know, I said I was resting. I also said I was a workaholic. I am resting but before I dig in deep and disconnect from the internet, I thought I’d give you something to ponder over the weekend. What kind of woman was Sandra Bland? Can anyone tell me? Did she pray often? Did… Continue reading

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July 31, 2015

The Weekend Off

I am exhausted! My husband and I just got back from a Conference in Houston and I have not stopped running sense. Between getting my blog back up to date and getting the book ready to release I have been up as late as 1 and 2 am practically sense July started! (I’m something like… Continue reading

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July 31, 2015

Movie Night Friday – Harlem Nights

I know yall were hoping I forgot about Movie Night Friday, nope! lol. So, today’s pick is Harlem Nights. Whenever I am in the mood for some real laughter I have to put this in, by far one of Eddie Murphy’s best to date, which is kind of ironic sense I think it won the… Continue reading

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July 31, 2015

S / O to South Africa!

So yall know every now and again I check to see who stopped by the PBS Blog from across the water. I say every now and again because I try not to get too caught up in the stats every single time I post. I just don’t want to get distracted. I prefer to be… Continue reading

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July 30, 2015

3 Reasons I am Not a Professional Author

I strive to implement levels of professionalism in everything that I do whether it includes monetary compensation or not. In which case people who know me are already familiar with my level of organization and from that end, professionalism. However, I do not consider myself a professional author in the traditional sense of the word.… 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.