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July 9, 2018

8 Basic Tips for Social Media Etiquette

On social media, everything is a part of your brand and is an extension of you. People don’t know you personally so all they have to work with is the vibes you give off. From the way that you send emails, your blog posts, your social media posts and newsletters, everything. What you publish reveals… Continue reading

Articles

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July 8, 2018

Self-love and Poetry Contest

I’ve been watching The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu. It’s slow, a little boring and I find the portrayal of submission and authority and the use of scripture to verify abuse offensive, filled with all of the stereotypes and misconceptions the world has taught in regard to a woman and man’s divine role. But, there is… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics

#SundayBlogShare, appreciation, blog, compassion, contest, love, mercy, poems, poetry, poetry blogs, prizes, self-care, self-love, spoken word, winners
June 25, 2018

Cheap

You will not shy away from the sun. Your melanin is a gift, do not fear a darker complexion. You will not tuck your stomach in for pictures. Work it off or show it proudly. You will not hide your smile from laughter. Let the joy crawl its way out of your throat and seep… Continue reading

creative writing

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June 21, 2018

Throwback Thursday Jams – Luther Vandross, I’d Rather

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Throwback Thursday Jams

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June 4, 2018

The Colors of Poetry

dip me in chocolate-covered rhyme like the color of my skin a young woman once drowning now lives on the shores of truth sweating similes from her pores a fresh coat of passion that shines something like melanin can I scorch you with radiance? breathing inspiration like oxygen singing compassion, smoking lyric and sipping on… Continue reading

Poetry

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May 17, 2018

Throwback Thursday Jam 00s- Hinda Hicks – Our Destiny

I love this song. The lyrics are beautiful. I love music. When I am music I am ocean. I am sea. I am one racing body of water. I am tucked between the words and feeling every psalm with my soul. This is that kind of song. Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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May 8, 2018

The PBS Blog Podcast Ep 15 – Discipline and Consistency

If discipline is a form of self-love then a refusal to correct the things that are wrong in our lives is a form of self-hate. Let’s love ourselves better. Tune into today’s podcast to hear more. Listen to Discipline and Consistency now on Soundcloud for more and be sure to subscribe for notification of new… 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 book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.