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June 23, 2015

5 Horrible Mistakes Self Published Authors Make

Saw this on twitter, thought I’d share. These are some good points: The Following is by Laurence O’Bryan: Self publishing is a golden opportunity. For the first time in history authors can reach readers without going through the traditional publishing system. But many self published authors are making horrible, beginner-type-mistakes, which will cripple their book… Continue reading

self-publishing

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June 23, 2015

Slavery and Affliction: The Difference Between

10 weeks ago, in Charleston North Carolina, an unarmed black man (Walter Scott) was shot in the back. The footage was caught on video. Today, his murderer sits in a cell next to last weeks Charleston Shooter, as many are now calling him. After killing 9 people, Dylan Roof went on the run and was… Continue reading

Articles

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June 22, 2015

My Daily Motto

Do as much as you can today. Tomorrow, do as much as you can then, but don’t focus on tomorrow until you are finished with today. Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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June 22, 2015

The “N Word”: A Wake-Up Call

Many of you have probably already noticed that I have no problem using the “N Word” on this blog. You have probably asked yourself why, “Surely she understands it’s history..?” Of course I do. I figured since Obama just used it, which means it’s fresh in your minds, this is a good time to talk… Continue reading

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June 22, 2015

A 17-year-old invented an ingenious way to instantly stop bleeding

Click Here to Read the Story Interesting story. It reminds me of the importance of education outside of schools. I cannot help but notice that students are not taught how to start their own businesses without going to College. If they were, I believe there would be more inventions by young adults. While I encourage… Continue reading

Articles

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June 21, 2015

Which is Better?

Question: Why does the flag on the right offend black people more than the one on the left? Which is better? The Flag that fought to keep slavery or the one that created it? The American flag just slaughtered nine of your brothers and sisters and yet in less than a month you’re going to… Continue reading

General Topics

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June 21, 2015

When We Were Colored

I… I remember when we were colored. Proud I was of this “African American” staring me in the face. Cause see no one could tell me that even if this dark skin could travel many seas I couldn’t sniff a whiff of this American dream. My skin tone a mere distraction stacked tall with affirmative… Continue reading

Poetry

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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.