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August 16, 2015

Writing Tip — 34

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August 14, 2015

The Courage to be Limitless

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Quotes N Notes

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August 14, 2015

Movie Night Friday – Imitation of Life (1959)

For today’s segment of Movie Night Friday, where I present some of my favorite movies and why I love them, I present a special feature in honor of my upcoming book, which deals with the concept of racial passing. In this 1959 classic, which originally comes from a book of the same name and is… Continue reading

Articles

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August 13, 2015

Be Beautiful

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August 12, 2015

From the Foundation of the World

We bask in decisions we have already made and dance in the reward of work we have already put in. My unborn children are dancing circles around my womb. I am pregnant with goals that will give birth to the life they will one day live. Does the life you live today prepare you for… Continue reading

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August 12, 2015

Queen

We are south of Senegal, maybe Guinea, maybe Ghana, or maybe as far east as the Congo. In any event, there is a woman and she’s smiling; putting her body and her hands to work to the multitasking of the rhythm of hips, rolling shoulders and the calming beat of the sounds that influence them.… Continue reading

Short Stories

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August 10, 2015

Blogger Recognition Award

As always, I would like to give a special thank you to my girl Lisa of Rebirth of Lisa who always be hooking a sista up with these awards. Yessss! She is such a helpful person and I appreciate her influence in my writing life. Thank you. Next, I want to say that when I… 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.