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July 1, 2016

EC Quote Friday

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June 30, 2016

Lost to History – Unfamiliar Faces: Latasha Harlins and Deadwyler

Rodney King. It is a name that rings all too familiar in the history of Black America. Latasha Harlins however, is a not so familiar face. Latasha Harlins Latasha Harlins died 13 days after the beating of Rodney King on March 16, 1991 at The Empire Liquor Market in South-Central Los Angeles with two dollars… Continue reading

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June 29, 2016

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Faith

Hi guys! *Waves* How is everyone? I hope you are well and Welcome back to another episode of Writer’s Quote Wednesday as hosted by Colleen of Silver Threading, and co-hosted by Ronovan of Ronovan Writes. Today’s theme is Faith: What makes us worry? What makes us doubt? What makes us second guess? Often our stresses… Continue reading

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June 28, 2016

4 Reasons Why a Book is Still of The Utmost Importance in a Digital World

Originally posted on The Indie Book Writers Blog | Self Publishing | Get Published: As digital media has expanded at a dizzying pace and social media outlets have grown, certain pundits have suggested books would diminish in importance. Mobile devices and shorter attention spans would create an environment where books would not matter as much… Continue reading

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June 27, 2016

How I Stay Positive – The Four Agreements

•Be impeccable with your word. • Don’t take anything personally. • Don’t make assumptions. • Always do your best. I try to stay true to these steps and in return they help me to maintain peace and positivity in my life. Be impeccable with your word We’ve all heard it before: “All a man has… Continue reading

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June 26, 2016

This Is Your Birth

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June 26, 2016

Everything Must Move – What Watching Movies Taught Me About Writing

This post was conceived while watching one of my favorite movies. Thus, as usual, it is based on my personal experience. So anyway, to the point… I found myself paying attention to what was going on in the background of this particular scene in this movie instead of what the leading characters were doing. To… 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.