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July 2, 2015

Tree Change Dolls: Woman Re-Touches Make-Up On Dolls

This is so cool. I really enjoyed watching this video and meant to upload it to my page about a week ago after coming across it on another blog. Today, children are constantly being told, inadvertently, to grow up faster. From being introduced to sex in kindergarten to being allowed to wear make-up and fake… Continue reading

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July 2, 2015

When You Give Away Your Power

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July 1, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Anais Nin

My Writer’s Quote Wednesday author of choice for today is Anais Nin, her words speak truth: I don’t have much to add here; the quote pretty much speaks for itself. What are words without a voice? Let who you are be the inspiration to put pen to paper. What is it that you want to… Continue reading

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June 30, 2015

What Mo’Nique Said…

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June 30, 2015

Men Give More

…in relationships. I saw this post on Facebook made by a sister who made a very valid point. While I cannot remember her entire statement, in summary, what she said was that men are more accepting of women when it comes to relationships. I agree with that statement. I have seen it happen over and… Continue reading

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June 29, 2015

Real Talk

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June 26, 2015

My New Friend

I met a friend today while cruising the town. He’s not mine but I enjoyed our time together. Everyone meet Tutu. We met at this storage place. Isn’t he a cutie :-). 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 my literature and poetry, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans. I also host an annual poetry contest.