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April 18, 2025

Echoes of Influence

I love Maya Angelou’s poetry, but it is not what drew me to her. What drew me to Angelou first was her story. When I read I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and discovered she had also written other collections of autobiographies, I was delighted by her strength and how it came out in… Continue reading

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July 25, 2016

My First Comment! – Hard Work Pays Off Part 1

No, not on this blog, obviously. I started two new blog positions a few weeks, almost a month or so ago that are quickly gaining momentum, adding more features every day to help better the platforms and expand their reach. These blogs are IH Blogs and My Trending Stories. Don’t look at me like that.… Continue reading

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May 17, 2016

Silent Supporters MayChallengeDay16-17

Dare I capture a photo of last nights meal? I suppose I could upload it to IG. At least then you’ll know I’ve eaten, right? Or maybe I’ll weigh my self-esteem against the number of followers, out of which only a handful are actually interested. What if my anniversary was yesterday? Does it cheapen the… Continue reading

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January 15, 2016

No Wonder Your Post Only Got 5 Likes

Before I shut down for the weekend I have to share this. I’m sitting here going through some of my older posts (the ones with 0-5 likes) and my tagging is just sad. Like, it doesn’t even make any sense. I love looking back on my work and seeing where I can improve. So, here’s… 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.

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Echoes of Influence

My First Comment! – Hard Work Pays Off Part 1

Silent Supporters MayChallengeDay16-17

No Wonder Your Post Only Got 5 Likes