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March 21, 2017

The Reading Room

Do you have a reading room? I do! Introducing Mr. Couch. This baby is more comfortable than any other piece of furniture in the house. No lie. More than my bed, more than the sofa’s up front. Everything. This baby grabs your buttocks and pulls you into the cushions. Your butt will never experience anything… Continue reading

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March 17, 2017

HBO Releases Full Trailer for ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’

Originally posted on Nikki Skies : HBO wants you to add another must-see film to your list:?The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.?The film, which is produced by and stars media… Source: HBO Releases Full Trailer for ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ Continue reading

black history fun fact friday, General Topics

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March 17, 2017

To Write a Heart

How do we trace the outlines of the invisible? where despair won’t touch you gentle and secret won’t fingerprint its way out of chest and won’t poetry its way out of fear the darkened cave of mankind’s deepest secrets and treasured desires the place he enters through the mind tucking away all inner thought inner… Continue reading

Poetry

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March 17, 2017

Before the Week Ends – Updates

Morning! Before the week ends I have some updates and a tiney winey, itty bitty request. First, I have upgraded my author website. It is now located at: yecheilyahysrayl.com. My email address is: yecheilyah@yecheilyahysrayl.com Request: If you enjoy reading this blog, if it is informative to you in any way, would you leave a review… Continue reading

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March 17, 2017

Black History Fun Fact Friday – UNDERGROUND TV Show

Since the TV show I want to feature today as part of our “Movie” Night Friday was Underground anyway, I decided to combine it with Black History Fun Fact Friday since it is on the same lines. Today, we are discussing Underground, one of the most powerful TV shows on right now. (One of the… Continue reading

black history fun fact friday

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March 16, 2017

Throwback Thursday Jams (’00s) – Superwoman, Alicia Keys

This has been my jam this week! I’ve been so inspired and encouraged lately and I am just ready to work. A lot of changes are coming far as my writing is concerned and boy am I ready. Like, I don’t even care about haters, negativity, I’m not concerned with any of it. I got… Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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March 15, 2017

No Whining Wednesday – Understand and Appreciate Your Riches

Welcome back to No Whining Wednesday, the only day of the week where you do not get to whine, complain, or criticize. Click Here if you’re new to this segment for more on what this is about. “If your daily life seems poor, do not blame it; blame yourself that you are not poet enough… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday, Quotes N Notes

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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.