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November 22, 2019

3rd Annual Poetry Contest Spotlight 2019: Returning 2018 Champion Jahkazia Richardson

Jahkazia (Jah-kay-asia which translates to Goddess of the land) is not just a returning poet but she’s our 2018 Champion! She shocked us all by submitting her poem minutes before the deadline and winning it all with “What if I Knew My Worth,” which you can read by clicking here and picking up a copy… Continue reading

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November 18, 2019

3rd Annual Poetry Contest Spotlight 2019: Introducing Dondi Springer

Dondi A Springer is a happily married man and has been writing for a lifetime. At 43-years-young he never took writing seriously until his wife told him he should do something with it. “I was mostly inspired by the strength of my mother,” he says, “and also my own life experiences. As a champion of… Continue reading

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November 1, 2019

Yecheilyah’s 3rd Annual Poetry Contest 2019: Winners Revealed

Introducing the winners of Yecheilyah’s 3rd Annual Poetry Contest 2019! CONGRATULATIONS Y’ALL! Chanelle Barnes snatched up the #1 spot with her piece, “Straight Lines.” We had such a challenging time deciding between both the poems she submitted that we decided to include her second poem as an Honorable Mention. But the brothers said they… Continue reading

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October 15, 2019

Bravery in Ink

Good poetry is bravery in ink. the audacity to exist without permission. Without hesitation (like bullets in the backs of black men) The exposed spirit the sirens of the soul. Good poetry is naked the inward man undisguised the words do not ask you to clap does not seek for a sign and only rhymes… Continue reading

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June 3, 2019

#LitMag Poetry Magazine 2019 is LIVE

LitMag 2019: Vol 1, Issue 1 Poetry is all around us. It’s in the wind’s whistle, the chirping of the birds, the kiss of a loved one. Poetry is my husband’s scent and my mother’s smile. We would like to welcome you to the first issue of the Literary Korner Publishing Magazine (LitMag) for poets.… Continue reading

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May 20, 2019

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Laura DiNovis Berry

What is your name and where are you from? I’m Laura DiNovis Berry and I grew up in Lititz, PA, a town that once had its own chocolate factory and now draws famous musicians in. Yess to chocolate. What genre do you write in, why? I primarily write poetry. I dabble in short stories,… Continue reading

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May 17, 2019

3rd Annual Poetry Contest 2019: Tips and Best Practices

We are so excited to meet all the amazing poets who will be entering this year’s contest! Prizes include a $50 Barnes and Noble gift-card, promotion, and publishing in our 2nd Edition, 2020 Poet Magazine. Below are some tips and best practices for bettering your chances of winning this contest! (For the video version of… 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.