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May 23, 2016

A Man

I knew I would marry you when I saw my dads body lifeless and shriveled when I saw his skin crawl away from his bones when I saw his soul castrated the angel of death standing over his head screaming cancer in the loudest whisper I’ve ever heard bouncing off the walls of that apartment… Continue reading

Poetry

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January 20, 2016

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Once in Your Life

Welcome back everyone, to another Writer’s Quote Wednesday segment, as hosted by Colleen of Silver Threading. Now, you may have noticed when you peeked at your reader that there’s a very handsome man to stop by the blog. Well, yesterday this fine young man was blessed to see another year. His name is Moshe and… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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October 29, 2015

I Promise You a Woman

I promise you a woman. You see I know what kind of girls you’re used to I know that little black girls can’t appreciate you like I can see I know that those little girls you’re used to doesn’t know what you’ve been through cause kindergarten fingers on small hands don’t know how to hold… Continue reading

Poetry

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October 28, 2015

Interracial Blog Feature Reminder for 10/29/2015 –Final Guest and Surprise Gifts

Just want to remind you to join me tomorrow for another interview on the topic of Interracial Relationships. As you know, for the rest of this month I will be posting interviews I have conducted with some individuals on their thoughts on the topic of Interracial Marriages and the role race plays in relationships in… Continue reading

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October 21, 2015

Interracial Blog Feature Reminder for 10/22/2015

Oh, hi. I happen to be on my way to the kitchen. I think it’s going to be baked chicken and macaroni tonight with a yummy salad on the side. I shall also chill out with a glass of wine. But that’s not why you called… Just want to remind you to join me tomorrow… Continue reading

Articles

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October 15, 2015

Week #2: Beyond The Colored Line: Inside Interracial Marriages with Author Lisa Tetting

It’s kind of hard to believe this today, but as recent as 1967, there was actually state laws that banned interracial marriage. These laws weren’t overturned until the Supreme Court case, Loving vs. Virginia in 1967. In that case, the Supreme Court found that it was unconstitutional for the state of Virginia to ban interracial… Continue reading

Articles

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October 14, 2015

Interracial Blog Feature – Interview Reminder for 10/15/2015

Hey guys, Just want to remind you to join me tomorrow for another interview on the topic of Interracial Relationships. As you know, for the rest of this month I will be posting interviews I have conducted with some individuals on their thoughts on the topic of Interracial Marriages and the role race plays in… Continue reading

General Topics, Social Media Shout

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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.