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November 19, 2015

Throwback Thursday Jam – The Truth, India Arie

Groove into this beautiful Thursday afternoon (or Evening) with this Throwback hit, one of my favs, The Truth by India Arie Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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November 19, 2015

Writing 101 Assignment #14: Recreate a Single Day

Age: 10 I lay on the concrete and it felt like nothing underneath my skin. Not like a bed of rocks or warm gravel. It just felt like nothing and I didn’t want anyone to touch me. Now, if only I could get the message across to someone. Anyone. Guess I should go ahead and… Continue reading

Articles, Short Stories

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November 18, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Agatha Christine: Special Anniversary Edition!

For today’s segment of Writer’s Quote Wednesday, I draw inspiration from Agatha Christine. But first. Guess whose back??? LOL, I had to do it. Now, back to you Agatha: Other than being funny, I like the meaning behind this quote, which can vary but here is how I interpreted it: Good books do not come… Continue reading

Articles, Quotes N Notes

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November 18, 2015

Writing 101 – Assignment #13 – The Third Eye: 203-Word Story

The Third Eye Mrs. Labno was a small woman. Short and petite with a splash of hip. It would not have occurred to me that she was mid-wife to my third eye. That this little lady would lend it to me all small and delicate and black, and I cherished the way it hung from… Continue reading

Articles, Short Stories

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November 17, 2015

You’re a Writer: Claim the Title

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Quotes N Notes

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November 17, 2015

14 African Countries Still Forced by France To Pay Colonial Tax

“An article written by Mawuna Remarque Koutonin, peace activist and editor of SiliconAfrica.com discussed this act. The writer drew attention to the bad influence of French on the African continent and how they are still subjected to pay colonial tax for the benefits of slavery.” Read the entire article at the link below. Just thought… Continue reading

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November 17, 2015

Writing 101 – Assignment #12: Critique a Piece of Work – “We Real Cool”

Today I will be critiquing Gwendolyn Brooks’ poem “We Real Cool” for today’s Blogging U assignment: We real cool. We Left school. We Lurk late. We Strike straight. We Sing sin. We Thin gin. We Jazz June. We Die soon. Gwendolyn Brooks is the renowned poet from Chicago that we have grown to love. In… 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 book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.