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January 29, 2017

Let’s Talk Education

That’s right, Rachel is giving me the keys to the house (I hope she has coffee??!). My topic of discussion is on the education of blacks in America and how reading and literature came to be such an important part of the learning process in the transition from slavery to freedom. When: Tuesday, March 14,… Continue reading

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January 29, 2017

When Hearts Break

Deafening silence and the torture Of stillness The quiet awe Of when hearts break Shattering glass With no sound Just pieces of thought matter And stains of emotions Smeared No one will look up Because pain has no sound No warning Except to pen a tear The silent scribble Of the scribe When hearts break… Continue reading

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January 27, 2017

Generation Butthurt—How Being Constantly Offended (and Offensive) Costs BIG

Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog: Image via Flickr Creative Commons, courtesy of Kenny Louie. Today we are going to dive back into social media because who we are on-line impacts the odds of our success. Whether we like it or not, engaging on social media and cultivating a following is going to massively impact… Continue reading

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January 27, 2017

A Writer’s Responsibility

Writers must understand what their responsibility is as a voice. As a shofar to the world. Low self-worth, ignorance, and low self-esteem can be smelled from miles away. The stench of give up is not something that is difficult to discern. If you dare to write, then dare also to own it. Your words, your… Continue reading

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January 27, 2017

Black History Fun Fact Friday – The First Black Public High School

In 1870, the first Black public High School opened in Washington, D.C. or rather, the first recorded school (Aside from Tuskegee Institute–one of the first schools for African Americans financially sponsored by Blacks and Whites but headed by a Black President, the late Booker T. Washington–I do not believe Dunbar was the first High School… Continue reading

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January 26, 2017

Let’s take a tour!

Updates on The Tampa Indie Author Book Convention. Continue reading

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January 26, 2017

Throwback Thursday Jam – Lenny Williams – Cause You Know I Love You

You know I..I..I…I..I Love yooou! LOL. This the jam. 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.