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June 12, 2015

The Secret to Improvement is in the Mistake

“There is nothing better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.” – Malcolm X Continue reading

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June 9, 2015

Strength, Courage, and Wisdom

So let it be… Continue reading

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May 29, 2015

It Never Happened

“If I don’t post it, does it mean it never happened?” Whew…say that. Nicely written. Continue reading

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May 29, 2015

Prepare to Receive

“Whatever you are looking for is also looking for you. You see, don’t only look. Be available and ready when it shows up” ― Sahndra Fon Dufe Continue reading

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May 18, 2015

What Do You Want?

Everyone has their own set of ideas about what makes good writing and marketing. But the key to it all, I think, is individuality. No one does a better job at being you than you, and no one knows the intricate details of your story like you. For this reason, it is important to stick… Continue reading

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May 8, 2015

The Short Story

“The short story….. wakes the reader up. Not only that, it answers the primitive craving for art, the wit, paradox and beauty of shape, the longing to see a dramatic pattern and significance in our experience.” –V. S. Pritchett “I have always enjoyed short stories and have now found them to be an added joy.… Continue reading

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May 5, 2015

Confidence & Courage

I once read something that made a lot of sense to me: “Always be humble in confidence, but courageous in character” 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.