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March 14, 2015

Pick Your Colors

“Your attitude is like a box of crayons that color your world. Constantly color your picture gray, and your picture will always be bleak. Try adding some bright colors to the picture by including humor and your picture begins to lighten up.” – Allen Klein We choose to be positive and to pursue good. Life… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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March 13, 2015

Black History Fun Fact Friday: Inventions

Welcome back to another episode of Black History Fun Fact Friday. I know I know, the sun will be setting soon but, better late than never right? 🙂 Tonight we’ll be looking at: 12 Black Inventors You May Not Know. I was surprised to find that many of them either died recently (2000-) or are… Continue reading

black history fun fact friday

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March 11, 2015

Lasting Marriages – Miracles in Disguise

“As far as I’m concerned, if a Black man and woman make marriage work in amerika, they’ve accomplished a miracle. Because everything is against them. Just being poor is one of the biggest obstacles. Most of the arguments are about money. It’s hard to be loving and caring when you can’t pay the bills and… Continue reading

General Topics

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March 11, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – The Obscurity of Truth

That’s right, it is Wednesday, but not just any Wednesday, it is Writer’s Quote Wednesday, an open forum hosted by Colleen of Silver Threadings that gives us an opportunity to highlight the quotes and lyrics of other authors for inspiration and motivation. Today’s quote comes from Blaise Pascal: Family Guy had an episode where Brian… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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March 10, 2015

Keep it Real with Yourself

“Let sincerity be the loudest whisper you’ve ever heard, laughter fill your belly to the brim with boldness, and devotion lay its head in your bosom. Say it straight, simple, and with a smile.” Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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March 9, 2015

Stay in Tune

This is an FYI post: For those of you trying to reach out to me on social media, here are my primary (active) social sites. Joining them will help to stay in touch with my projects and this blog. They are also all on this blog, just check the sidebar. Continue reading

Social Media Shout

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March 8, 2015

Everyday People

I see you breathing and believing and filled with emotion and background and circumstances. I see you angry and frustrated and happy. I see you succeed and fail, fall and stand up. I see you in need of inspiration and encouragement and it encourages me to provide that serenity as best I can on this… 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.