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June 29, 2015

Real Talk

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June 26, 2015

My New Friend

I met a friend today while cruising the town. He’s not mine but I enjoyed our time together. Everyone meet Tutu. We met at this storage place. Isn’t he a cutie :-). Continue reading

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June 26, 2015

Movie Night Friday – Boyz N The Hood

Welcome back to another Movie Night Friday, where I tell you about my favorite movies and why I love them. If you like the movies too, feel free to comment why you love them. So today we’re looking at Boyz N The Hood, one of the best hood movies ever made. John Singleton’s Directorial debut,… Continue reading

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June 23, 2015

Audio Books: Yay or Nay?

I experiment with recording myself reading my own stories sometimes, (mostly for promotion of a new book) but I admit, I’ve never actually listened to a book. Seems kind of awkward for a book worm like me; I’d much rather read it. I have this image in my head that I may discover to be… Continue reading

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June 23, 2015

Slavery and Affliction: The Difference Between

10 weeks ago, in Charleston North Carolina, an unarmed black man (Walter Scott) was shot in the back. The footage was caught on video. Today, his murderer sits in a cell next to last weeks Charleston Shooter, as many are now calling him. After killing 9 people, Dylan Roof went on the run and was… Continue reading

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June 22, 2015

My Daily Motto

Do as much as you can today. Tomorrow, do as much as you can then, but don’t focus on tomorrow until you are finished with today. Continue reading

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June 22, 2015

The “N Word”: A Wake-Up Call

Many of you have probably already noticed that I have no problem using the “N Word” on this blog. You have probably asked yourself why, “Surely she understands it’s history..?” Of course I do. I figured since Obama just used it, which means it’s fresh in your minds, this is a good time to talk… 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.