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April 25, 2017

If We Were Having Coffee Right Now

Good Morning! Or afternoon or evening. OK, whatever. Hi! I’m having coffee so I thought we were long overdue for a chat. It’s been awhile since I just talked to you guys. I mean outside of blog segments, interviews, fun facts, blah blah blah. Soooo, how you? (as the country folk say). So, go get… Continue reading

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April 21, 2017

Tragic, Senseless Losses…

The death of Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the first African-American woman, and the first Muslim, to serve on New York’s highest court and the shooting of Karen Smith, a teacher, in San Bernardino, shot and killed by her estranged husband. Continue reading

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April 19, 2017

No Whining Wednesday – Don’t be a Negative Nancy

Welcome back to another episode of No Whining Wednesday, the only day of the week where you do not get to whine, complain, or criticize. Now, if you are new to this blog or new to this segment please visit the first post HERE for more on what this post is all about. What is… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday

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April 18, 2017

Sky

Who can regret the wind’s chill and the smell of the air in the spring when the sun sets? I love it when the heavens bleed crimson with splashes of leftover daylight prophesying hints of yellow like screaming oracles; burnt orange clouds cementing inside the belly of the sky. I love the way birds defy… Continue reading

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April 17, 2017

Virtual Reality

We live in computers and communicate telepathically wirelessly crossing dimensions the deafening silence of connections that ain’t connected how do you know if I wrote this poem in my own tears or scribbled these letters with the sharpened edge of my own backbone how do I know that you didn’t throw me a smile minus… Continue reading

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April 15, 2017

Renaissance: The Nora White Story by Yecheilyah Ysrayl

I am off today as usual and I’m actually not at home but I wanted to share the first official review for Nora. A special thank you to Rachel for taking the time to read and review my book. Her honest feedback is just what I need to make improvements before the big day. Continue reading

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April 14, 2017

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – To Thee I’m Wed by Deborah Dykeman

Title: To Thee I’m Wed Author: Deborah Dykeman Print Length: 239 pages Publication Date: December 29, 2015 Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC Language: English ASIN: B019YT5NC2 They were in total bliss when Jason and Kathy Miller married in June 1985. Like any young couple, they are happy, giddy, and excited to start their lives… 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.