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November 22, 2015

Its Not Just Because Your Black

You were pulled over because your taillight is out, your license is suspended, and you were speeding. The reason you’re in the condition that you’re in is not because of the white man and its not just because your black. We are in these conditions as a people largely because of our own lack of… Continue reading

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November 22, 2015

Writing 101: Weekly Wrap-Up 11-15

Assignment #11: If We Were Having Coffee Right Now Assignment #12: Critique a Piece of Work – “We Real Cool” Assignment #13: The Third Eye: 203- Word Story Assignment #14: Recreate a Single Day Assignment #15: When Music Becomes Movement For your convenience, I have added a page to my Writing 101 Assignments to make… Continue reading

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November 19, 2015

Every Author Needs an Author Media Kit

Dear Indie Authors, do you have an Author Media Kit? Colleen has great advice for why you should get one. Yes, like, today. Continue reading

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November 19, 2015

Throwback Thursday Jam – The Truth, India Arie

Groove into this beautiful Thursday afternoon (or Evening) with this Throwback hit, one of my favs, The Truth by India Arie Continue reading

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November 19, 2015

Writing 101 Assignment #14: Recreate a Single Day

Age: 10 I lay on the concrete and it felt like nothing underneath my skin. Not like a bed of rocks or warm gravel. It just felt like nothing and I didn’t want anyone to touch me. Now, if only I could get the message across to someone. Anyone. Guess I should go ahead and… Continue reading

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November 18, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Agatha Christine: Special Anniversary Edition!

For today’s segment of Writer’s Quote Wednesday, I draw inspiration from Agatha Christine. But first. Guess whose back??? LOL, I had to do it. Now, back to you Agatha: Other than being funny, I like the meaning behind this quote, which can vary but here is how I interpreted it: Good books do not come… Continue reading

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November 18, 2015

Writing 101 – Assignment #13 – The Third Eye: 203-Word Story

The Third Eye Mrs. Labno was a small woman. Short and petite with a splash of hip. It would not have occurred to me that she was mid-wife to my third eye. That this little lady would lend it to me all small and delicate and black, and I cherished the way it hung from… 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.