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May 12, 2015

Race Doesn’t Exist

French physician Francois Bernier was the first to use the word “race” as a category for scientifically classifying humans in a 1684 essay titled “A New Division of the Earth, According to the Different Species or Races of Men Who Inhabit It”. In addition, Johan Friedrich Blumenbach (1752-1840), a medical professor in Germany, argued that… Continue reading

Articles

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April 29, 2015

Closed

This Blog is now closed from: Wed. 4/29 – Mon., 5/4 I don’t have a lot of time on my hands today. I am preparing to hit the road (travels, yesss). It is not just any road trip though; it is to embark on an event I hope will change lives. My family and I… Continue reading

General Topics, Social Media Shout

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April 28, 2015

Black Entrepreneurship

“Yes, let me get a beef and cheese please.” I stood in observation as my husband passed the cashier the card to complete the purchase. It was nice and warm out yesterday and the Little Caesar’s boomed with life. The bright orange and yellows of the colors blended perfectly with the chipper atmosphere that always… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics

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April 26, 2015

Stella Revealed: Book Blurb for New Book

The Daily Post gave an exciting blog prompt yesterday on giving the book blurb to a book you want to write: “Write the blurb for the book jacket of the book you’d write, if only you had the time and inclination.” I wasn’t going to take part in this prompt initially, but since I have… Continue reading

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April 16, 2015

Beyond The Colored Line – Part 1

Today is the debut release of Part 1 of Book #2, “Beyond The Colored Line” in the Stella Series.Below is a reminder of what this book series is all about: Stella is a work of Historical fiction, and is distinctive in its focus on one woman’s road to self-discovery against the backdrop of the African… Continue reading

Audience Participation, Short Stories

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March 25, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Lucille Clifton

My pick for today’s Writer’s Quote Wednesday is from poet Lucille Clifton: I believe life tends to happen in stages. There are certain bridges that we have crossed as stepping stones to get to where we are; a small portion of the bigger picture to lead us on. And even where we are today is… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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February 5, 2015

False Leaders & Mentors

Speaking of Black History Month, there’s a desperate need for fresh leadership within our community. A lot of people look to figures like Al Sharpton and Benjamin Crump as leaders but the truth is that men like this are leading a lot of you astray. These men do nothing for black people except manipulate situations… 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 book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.