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May 5, 2015

My Chicago Trip

Hey there loves! Yall miss me? Yessss… For those of you who don’t already know, I’m a native of Chicago, south side. This blog has been closed because this past weekend, we took a trip up to the windy city for the premiere of “Blakk Amerika: From Prophets to Pimps”, a Stage Play produced by… Continue reading

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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

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April 29, 2015

#Ronovan #Writes #BeWoW Prompt – Family

Welcome back to another episode of Ronovan Writes Be Wonderful on Wednesday. As I thought about this prompt, I was led to an older post of mine. As I read it, I could not help but see the family connection. I decided then to incorporate portions of that post into this week’s prompt because it… Continue reading

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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

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April 27, 2015

Writing Tips For Self-Discipline, Motivation, Confidence

This is a continuation of the post I just posted. I split them up because I did not want to make the previous post too long (yea, I know about your attention spans). Below are some tips from Jennifer Blanchard to help Writer’s to stay disciplined, stay motivated, and hopefully, to also help to keep… Continue reading

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April 26, 2015

Thank You For Understanding

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Quotes N Notes

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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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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.