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June 19, 2015

Movie Night Friday – The Great Debaters

Welcome back to another segment of Movie Night Friday on The PBS Blog, where I list some of my favorite movies and why I love them. This week, I’d like to discuss The Great Debaters. I love this movie and I can give extensive reasons why but if I am honest, the real reason is… Continue reading

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June 12, 2015

Movie Night Friday – Malcolm X

Welcome back to another week of Movie Night Friday, where I present some of my favorite movies and why I love them. Next up on our list is Malcolm X: I still don’t understand why Denzel Washington could win an Oscar for Training Day and not Malcolm X, it is in my opinion one of… Continue reading

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June 5, 2015

Movie Night Friday – Coming To America

It is a treasure to find movies that have it all, and Coming to America is one of those movies. Comedy, History, and Symbolism. For the most part, I fell in love with this movie for the same reason that everyone else did, because of its humor. If you need something to help make you… Continue reading

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May 22, 2015

Movie Night Friday – Lean on Me

Good Morning everyone and welcome to another week of Movie Night Friday. Where I present some of my favorite movies and why I love them. “Lean on Me” is one of my most favorite movies. In fact, as I think about it, this one should have been first! Then again, I’ll probably say the same… Continue reading

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May 15, 2015

Movie Night Friday

When I think of Friday nights, I think of rest; of sabbaths, relaxation, peacefulness, calm, repose; time-out. I also think of a good movie to watch. If possible, I would like to fill up my Friday posts (every now and again) with my favorite movies and why I love them. We’ll call this: At the… Continue reading

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March 28, 2015

Black History Fun Fact Friday – Women Poets

Good evening there loves. Yall miss me? No? Ok, whatever, I’m back. Tonight’s Black History Fun Fact Friday is Women Poets. In honor of the release of my third poetry book collection on 3.31.15, we’re going to look at some of the black women poets who inspire me and have made such an impact on… Continue reading

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February 6, 2015

Black History Fun Fact Friday – Convict Leasing

Welcome Back everyone to another episode of Black History Fun Fact Friday! Where we present movies, products, books, audio, or article Fun Facts on a portion of the History of African American people. We cover all things Archeological, Biblical, Historical, and most importantly, Factual. Today marks our 4th week into the series and we’d… 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.