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  • July 21, 2021

    No Whining Wednesday – Growth Isn’t Always What You Can See

    Welcome back to another episode of No Whining Wednesday! Today, you cannot whine, criticize, or complain. If you are new to this blog or new to this segment please visit the NWW page here for past episodes. Today’s inspiring word is about growth: I’ve heard growth several times this week and the one message that… Continue reading

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  • July 14, 2021

    No Whining Wednesday – Never Judge Clarity on How Others Respond

    No Whining Wednesdays are back!! It’s been awhile so let’s do a quick recap. What is No Whining Wednesday? Coined by Iyanla Vanzant, NWW is a segment I added to this blog a couple of years ago to help us stay motivated for the remainder of the week. You can look at it as the… Continue reading

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  • July 9, 2021

    Black History Fun Fact Friday – Sundown Towns

    “Beginning in about 1890 and continuing until 1968, white Americans established thousands of towns across the United States for whites only. Many towns drove out their black populations, then posted sundown signs.” – James W. Lowen When I first published this article in 2017, I got much controversy about it. I didn’t take it personally… Continue reading

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  • July 7, 2021

    Signs You Are Not Ready to Self-Publish Part 2: Not Preparing Financially

    I once paid $300 for a book cover. At the time, I couldn’t afford to spend that kind of money on a cover. Not only did I not have the money, but even if I did, I couldn’t afford to invest it into a book cover when there were, as I saw it, much more… Continue reading

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  • June 29, 2021

    It’s Okay to Begin Again

    I have not been as active on this blog as I need to, but know if you see me less, that’s because I’m doing more! Although I have not published much, I have a bit I am working on, including a new potential author client preparing to release her book (throws invisible confetti), part two… Continue reading

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  • June 17, 2021

    Throwback Thursday Jam – Keep Ya Head Up, Tupac

    🎤“I remember Marvin Gaye used to sing to me, he had me feeling like Black was the thing to be.”🎵 June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996 Continue reading

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  • June 10, 2021

    Overcoming the Anxiety to Show Up: A Message to Introverted Indie Authors

    I am from Chicago, where kids paid close attention to the shoes you were wearing after winter break. Everybody was checking to see who was wearing something new. See, in the hood where money is scarce, you got your best clothes and shoes around Christmas, so when kids come back from break, everybody is looking… 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.

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