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July 3, 2020

His Skin

Handsome does not conjure the strength succulent enough to uncover the sun underneath his skin. Shame on those who sexualize him. Who sees his body as cheap and public. Who does he think he is, being darker than a brown paper bag? Sometimes they notice him like the sun swinging in the sky and still,… Continue reading

Poetry

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July 2, 2020

Throwback Thursday Jam – Minnie Riperton, Back Down Memory Lane

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Throwback Thursday Jams

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June 30, 2020

Dear Indie Author, Don’t Let People Rush You

It’s easy to get caught up watching everyone else publish their books when you are still writing yours. In the Indie world, people publish frequently; some writers are churning out hits every month. And as we sit there, watching them hit Best Seller’s Lists and USA Today Best Seller’s list, we must fight the urge… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

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June 29, 2020

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Catch The Moon, Mary by Wendy Waters

Title: Catch the Moon, Mary Author: Wendy Waters Print Length: 258 pages Publisher: Wendy Waters Publication Date: October 16, 2019 Mary Granger is a gifted musician who sees visions of music and moves her hands to the tune of the song she hears in her head, like playing an invisible piano. The children call her… Continue reading

book reviews

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June 25, 2020

Throwback Thursday Jams – Michael Jackson: Remember the Time

🎥One of the best videos everrrr. 🎧🔊. Because, ya know, the Egyptians were a black-skinned people. IJS 🤷🏾‍♀️✊🏾💪🏾 RIP MJ Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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June 22, 2020

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author VALI BENSON

Introduce Yourself is back! Please help me extend a warm welcome to VALI BENSON. Vali, welcome to the PBS Blog! What is your name and where are you from? My name is Vali Benson. I was born in Champaign, Illinois, the home of the University of Illinois. After graduating from U of I, I decided… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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June 19, 2020

Dying on my Feet: Why I Write (A Message)

Last week, I asked for support of Black-Owned Businesses in a campaign that runs from June 19, 2020 (today) through July 6, 2020. I added that those who RSVP to join the campaign, called My Black Receipt, will be in the running to win a free signed copy of one of my books. I got… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics

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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.