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March 24, 2017

Black History Fun Fact Friday – William Still

Welcome back to Black History Fun Fact Friday. Today, as promised, we are looking at the life of William Still. Since it’s been a busy week, I did not actually get to write an article. I usually stay up late to draft these but I couldn’t do three articles last night. So, I am posting… Continue reading

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March 17, 2017

HBO Releases Full Trailer for ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’

Originally posted on Nikki Skies : HBO wants you to add another must-see film to your list:?The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.?The film, which is produced by and stars media… Source: HBO Releases Full Trailer for ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ Continue reading

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March 17, 2017

Black History Fun Fact Friday – UNDERGROUND TV Show

Since the TV show I want to feature today as part of our “Movie” Night Friday was Underground anyway, I decided to combine it with Black History Fun Fact Friday since it is on the same lines. Today, we are discussing Underground, one of the most powerful TV shows on right now. (One of the… Continue reading

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March 3, 2017

Black History Fun Fact Friday – Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller

Welcome back to Black History Fun Fact Friday. Today I introduce to you Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, the first black woman to receive a federal commission for her art. Fuller’s artwork became the precursor to the resurgence of African themes in art seen during the Harlem Renaissance Movement. Not only a time of Jazz, Literature,… Continue reading

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February 22, 2017

Writer’s Wednesday – Papa’s House

Wednesday is your new favorite day! Lol. 🙂 I would like to share more of my writing with you. I mean, besides poetry. Soooo, I’ve come up with another Wednesday Segment. Welcome to Day One of Writer’s Wednesday. I was late to my workout this morning drafting this so excuse my delay on getting to… Continue reading

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February 17, 2017

Four Months to Go: The Nora White Story

Hi guys, Before the week ends, I wanted to share this with you. Next month, March, we will be four months out from the release of Book One in The Nora White Story. To prepare for this, I’ve put together a Book Launch Schedule to help all of you to stay updated on this project.… Continue reading

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February 17, 2017

Black History Fun Fact Friday – Twins or Nay?

I’m not so sure we should call this a fun “Fact” Friday. It’s more like a Black History Fun Mystery Friday. Who wants to play? Get your magnifying glasses out, you’re gonna need them! What if you were arrested and brought into jail, but upon entering were told that you had already been there? In… 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.