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Truth is Stranger than Fiction

October 8, 2014

Truth Is

“Truth is like a mirror that penetrates the souls of the invisible.” Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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October 8, 2014

Where’s Your Follow Button?!

I don’t usually write posts like this, but if I attempt to follow another blog that does not have a visible follow button, I think I’m gonna scream. I’m not sure what your reasons are for blogging, but if you wish for others to follow your blog for whatever reason, please make sure your FOLLOW… Continue reading

Social Media Shout

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October 8, 2014

Choices

The Story When enrolling in college was one of the most important and exciting times in my life, I couldn’t make it to her office fast enough. I cannot recall her name, only the exciting rush of anxiety that ignited in my heart and up to the creases of my face. She wasn’t anyone… Continue reading

Articles

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October 7, 2014

I Love You

“I love you in a language that I don’t fully understand…in words that I haven’t found enough courage to forklift out of my chest.” – Rudy Francisco Continue reading

Poetry, Quotes N Notes

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October 7, 2014

You Don’t Wanna Know

“…the instrument behind all this poetry…..yea…U don’t really wanna know bout the degradation it took to straighten my pen into this position…what it took to have the courage to wear my feelings on my sleeves….and to bleed words for a living.” Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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October 7, 2014

Shameless Blogger

So my husband says I’m shamelessly anxious to update my blog. Is that a good thing or bad thing? lol 🙂 Continue reading

In Your Own Words

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October 6, 2014

Strive

“I can hardly walk in heels, but mama taught us to reach for the sky tho they said we couldn’t afford it.” Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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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.