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January 21, 2020

“But My Family Don’t Support my Writing”

Popular Complaint: “My family don’t support my writing.”🤷🏾‍♀️ Umm. How can I put this, your family and friends will be the least supportive of your writing (as is the case for most businesses). That’s not a bad thing entirely because they are not really your targeted audience. New Writer: *Smacks lips, rolls eyes.* “Okay, so… Continue reading

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January 20, 2020

Nourish Your Offline Relationships

Would you know if your friend is feeling down if he/she didn’t post about it? Would you know when his/her birthday was if Facebook didn’t tell you? Would you have the information necessary to congratulate those you love on their achievements, like weddings, and graduations if they didn’t post about it? How well do we… Continue reading

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January 16, 2020

Hypocrites

They have turned truth into a popularity contest where contestants compete to measure egos against evidence but their faith is all fluff and their zeal, a Judas kiss. They forgot where they came from so the hood is desolate of disciples. Far be it from them to be seen in the streets of sinners… Continue reading

Poetry

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January 14, 2020

Reminder: Guest Bloggers Wanted: Black History Fun Fact Friday

Hey guys! I am stopping through to remind you I am looking for writers interested in submitting articles to this blog for my Black History Fun Fact Friday series. Below is a reminder of the qualifications for submission. Also, notice I have added a deadline to articles for Black History Month. There are four Fridays in… Continue reading

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January 9, 2020

Caution: Careful Not to Share Black History Memes with False Information

I am reposting this because February is approaching and we will see a lot of false information attached to Black History memes, same as always. According to a famous Facebook post, King was not killed during an April 4, 1968, assassination attempt, but survived that shooting and was later “smothered by someone in the hospital.”… Continue reading

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January 8, 2020

A Witness to the Experience

My Soul is a Witness is a title inspired by the Negro Spiritual song, “Witness,” but I did not choose such a title because I think of myself and my people as “Negroes.” I chose such a title because of the powerful messages and influence these songs had on our people as they transitioned from… Continue reading

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January 6, 2020

My Soul is a Witness

Annndd here she is! My next collection of poetry releases this year and I have decided on the title, “My Soul is a Witness.” I want to thank the members of my email list for helping me to choose the perfect image (we had a contest featuring several images. If you are not subscribed for… 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.