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Yecheilyah’s 7th Annual Poetry Contest: Time is Running Out!
It is already November 17th! This is your reminder to submit your poem on or before December 1st to participate in this year’s poetry contest and win cash prizes and promotions. Your poem must focus on joy in some way and be in our inbox on or before the clock strikes midnight on December 1,… Continue reading
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When Artists Go to Work
You don’t have to write a think piece today. You don’t have to post a long, drawn-out social media thread about America’s sins. You don’t have to debate and argue with people in the comments. It might look like a gloomy day for some of you, but I want to remind you that Joy remains.… Continue reading
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Pockets of Joy
Last year, members of She Wins Society were surprised with awards in the mail honoring their contribution to the community. Imagine my excitement about getting Most Poetic Sister. Scrolling through pictures on my phone, this one stuck out as we prepare for our Conference and Awards Ceremony on November 9th! It also revealed to me… Continue reading
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Black History Month in the UK + Interview
Did you know that October is Black History Month in the UK? Yes! The event began in the 1920s but was not celebrated in the UK until 1987. In its honor, I am visiting V.M. Sang’s blog today with an interview and presentation of my book, Black History Facts You Didn’t Learn in School, released… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s 7th Annual Poetry Contest: Open for Submissions
I had an amazing time this weekend at the first in-person Poetry Business Network meeting in Atlanta. As I told my email list folks, it was refreshing to fellowship with people in person and to glean from the wisdom of legendary poets like Georgia Me (Def Poetry Jam), Rewop (who I met at the Poet… Continue reading
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PAIL: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
If you log into my Instagram account and go to my for you page, you’ll see tons of pictures of pregnant mommies, infants, and babies. I didn’t mean to do this. I watched one video of a cute little baby, and now my search bar looks like I am trying to adopt somebody’s chiren. Even… Continue reading
