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March 15, 2016

Food For Thought

“In and beyond the writing and publishing industry, the way someone uses social media is often a window into that person’s work attitude and style, and a signpost as to how a potential working relationship will evolve.” – Aine Greany Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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March 13, 2016

She was not a poet

No one told her she was supposed to taste the lyrics first That her brain was supposed to decipher the intent of melody before it escaped her mouth That her taste buds were supposed to burst forth before she spit them out She had no aspiration that we should admire Never attended a poet’s university… Continue reading

Poetry

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March 13, 2016

Book Promotion – Sunday Sneak Peeks – The Road to Freedom

Sunday Sneak Peeks! Like what you see? Read this book FREE in exchange for an honest review. Continue reading

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March 13, 2016

Blogging and Writing: The Benefits

I do believe blogging has had an impact on my writing life and that it can do the same for you. While not every blogger is a writer, as a writer I do not separate the two. For me, blogging and writing has a unique relationship. There is something about instant feedback that I believe… Continue reading

Articles

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March 12, 2016

Underground

The season premiere of Underground aired this pasted Wednesday, March 9, 2016. The TV series stars Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Aldis Hodge and is about a group of slaves planning to escape a large plantation and will be helped by an abolitionist couple along the way. Underground is short for the Underground railroad, a system of… Continue reading

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March 11, 2016

Why Do People Think Black History Starts With Slavery and Ends With MLK?

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March 11, 2016

Love Poem

Wanted to jump into memory and photograph pieces of your smile the only cracks worth seeing on someone’s face Didn’t know dimples ran deeper than wells but every time you chuckled my nerves melted underneath my skin Is this Is it real? Could the pull of the wind be the yearning for your laughter? That… Continue reading

Poetry

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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.