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June 5, 2015

This Summer…

Go “Beyond The Colored Line” (a short story) A Short Story, coming August, 2015: Available in Print, Amazon, B&N, Kobo, and the Apple iBookstore. Visit my author website to see the Book Trailer or to learn more and to Sign-Up for the Newsletter. More information about the pending launch campaign, to include contests and free… Continue reading

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June 5, 2015

Movie Night Friday – Coming To America

It is a treasure to find movies that have it all, and Coming to America is one of those movies. Comedy, History, and Symbolism. For the most part, I fell in love with this movie for the same reason that everyone else did, because of its humor. If you need something to help make you… Continue reading

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June 4, 2015

The House Behind The Cedars

Good evening beautiful people, I wanted to share with you a book I read a while ago as I began organizing and researching for Beyond The Colored Line. As many of you know, I am preparing to release a short story soon that deals with the concept of passing: when a member of one ethnic… Continue reading

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June 3, 2015

#Ronovan Writes #BeWoW Weekly Blog share – Positive Quotes

As I thought about what to write for today’s #BeWoW, I struggled a bit. What is left to be said week after week about positivity? And what purpose does this light afford us? I started to list some of my favorite positive quotes, but it somehow did not seem sufficient. I’m all for happy endings… Continue reading

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June 3, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Richard Wright

I missed you guys last week! I feel soo behind. Now, enough whining. 🙂 For today’s episode of Writer’s Quote Wednesday, I take my inspiration from one of my favorite authors, Richard Wright: Yes indeed. Richard Wright is another one of my favorite authors (Native Son was simply amazing, a powerful read) and his words… Continue reading

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June 2, 2015

Suffer Now, Rejoice Later

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June 2, 2015

Insomnia

Caught a glimpse of your shadow last night would have missed that much had not the wind whistled like it does when it wants the curtains to dance. And she so coy, the way she looks over her shoulders when nobody’s watching giggling fabric She so cool love the effortless sway from moonlight to windowsill… 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.