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June 3, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Richard Wright

I missed you guys last week! I feel soo behind. Now, enough whining. 🙂 For today’s episode of Writer’s Quote Wednesday, I take my inspiration from one of my favorite authors, Richard Wright: Yes indeed. Richard Wright is another one of my favorite authors (Native Son was simply amazing, a powerful read) and his words… Continue reading

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June 2, 2015

Suffer Now, Rejoice Later

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June 1, 2015

Boundless Opportunity

“If you live every day, with the capacity to stretch yourself past limitation…you will find boundless opportunity is all the places that once scared you.” ― Nikki Rowe 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 22, 2015

When Planning for the Future…

Don’t set your goals by what other people deem important.” ― Jaachynma N.E. Agu #priorities Continue reading

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May 20, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Wole Soyinka

This week, my Writer’s Quote inspiration comes from Wole Soyinka: Also known as observation or people watching, you’d be surprised how much you learn just watching and listening. I think that not to pay attention to the works of others will only rob us of an important part of the growing process. It’s one thing… 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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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.