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February 20, 2018

Misrepresentation

I know we are all still on a high from The Black Panther movie. It’s a great film. While we are in this space–this feeling of pride and empowerment– I’d like those who choose to do so to not let something else go over our heads. If you think about it, it is easy to… Continue reading

General Topics

african american, bible, biblical, black, Black Panther, Blackness, blog, blogger, blogging, Hypocritical, identity, nationality, Samson Movie, wordpress
February 19, 2018

All or Nothing

I don’t know how to feel half-heartedly how to passion sparsely how to love raindrops at a time. I don’t know how to half shine. So I apologize. I am sorry if my sun burned your skin. If I came in too hot or if I am sometimes too cold a forest of ice and… Continue reading

Poetry

#amwriting, #MondayBlogs, blog, blogger, blogging, emotions, love, poems, poetic, risk-taker, risks, spoken word, writers, writing
February 15, 2018

The PBS Blog Podcast Ep 10 – You Will Lose People

I’ve learned that caring about what other people think of me is an unnecessary burden that I do not have to carry. People will see you how they want to see you. If they think you are a bad person they will only see bad. If they think you are a good person, they will… Continue reading

PBS Blog Podcast

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February 15, 2018

90s Throwback Thursday Jam – Lauryn Hill – Ex-Factor

This is the jaammmm! Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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February 12, 2018

It is already Yours

The trial is the mask triumph wears until we are ready to receive what has always been ours. We live in a world where faith has lost its meaning, its vigor, its gloss. Woe to those who walk the Earth when faith has lost its shine. Who are we when faith has lost its power?… Continue reading

creative writing, General Topics

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February 12, 2018

Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Author Update – Alexis Rose, Sue Coletta, Barb Taub, Yecheilyah Ysrayl and K. D. Dowdall

Thanks so much Sally for the update! Guys, be sure to stop by Sally’s place for books updated from Alexis Rose, Sue Coletta, Barb Taub, K. D. Dowdall and myself. Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

#MondayBlogs, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, Bookstore, indie authors, promotions, reblog, Sally’s Cafe, self-publishing, support, updates
February 9, 2018

The PBS Blog Podcast Ep 9 – Language of Love

Note: The PBS Blog Podcast has a new Twitter and IG Page! Be sure to follow us at @PBSBlogPodcast and thepbsblog It’s been a minute but I am back with another PBS Blog Podcast. Today we are talking about the language of love. The language you use when you speak about yourself is what is eventually… Continue reading

PBS Blog Podcast

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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.