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May 5, 2016

Why I Go #UNDERGROUND

If you could go back to Harriet Tubman’s days and with what you know now, help her to free more slaves based on your knowledge of the future, would you be able to help her? With what you know about history today, would you be able to assist her in carrying more people to freedom?… Continue reading

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May 5, 2016

Throwback Thursday Jam – 911, Wyclef ft. Mary J.

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Throwback Thursday Jams

#ThankfulThursday, 90s, 90s love songs, 911, blogger, love, love songs, Mary J. Blige, music, soul, throwback, videos, Wyclef, YouTube
May 4, 2016

Stella Spring Giveaway: The Grand Prize Winner!!

I am proud to announce the Grand Prize Winner of The Stella Trilogy Spring Giveaway! Today’s winner is really special and close to my heart, its my baby sister! Abiyah Ysrayl aka Princess. It was hard gathering pics of her where she’s actually smiling! LOL I know you a warrior baby girl but I need… Continue reading

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May 3, 2016

What’s So Special About You?

Lately, I’ve been asking myself, “What is the benefit of subscribing to your blog/email list?” The answer to this question loomed over me and really got me thinking. “Is there a benefit?” What is it that I’m offering that makes subscribing to my email list or blog such a big deal? What is it about… Continue reading

Articles

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May 2, 2016

The Gentle Rain

I am from the earth. My skin soft like the soil. I watch as the rain slithers from the sky like perspiration from my brow. It brings with it the taste of tranquility, and the smell of clean. I let the water kiss the palms of my hands and muddy itself into the soil of… Continue reading

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May 2, 2016

Self-Publishing: MAYbe I’ll Start My Own Publishing Company #MayChallenge Day 2

So for those of you who are familiar with me, you know I am on the journey to start my own publishing Company one day. Technically, this company already exists. However, right now I am just using it to publish my own books. Why is this important? I love the way Justin T. McCain put… Continue reading

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May 1, 2016

Bloggers: May You Come Out of The Closet – #May Challenge Day 1

No, not like that. By “Come Out of The Closet” I just mean to reveal yourself to your readers. I know, I know, you MAY not consider yourself to be that much of a blogger to have “readers”. It MAY feel arrogant in nature, narcissistic or whatever, but the truth is that its not. It… 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.