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March 25, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Lucille Clifton

My pick for today’s Writer’s Quote Wednesday is from poet Lucille Clifton: I believe life tends to happen in stages. There are certain bridges that we have crossed as stepping stones to get to where we are; a small portion of the bigger picture to lead us on. And even where we are today is… Continue reading

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March 22, 2015

The Coming of Change

“Sometimes the slightest things change the direction of our lives, the merest breath of circumstance, a random moment …lives have swiveled and changed direction on the strength of a chance remark.” – Bryce Courtney Writing changes lives. Continue reading

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March 20, 2015

Musical Therapy

“Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” ― Maya Angelou Continue reading

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March 19, 2015

Tasting Life

“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.” ― Anaïs Nin Continue reading

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March 18, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Appreciation

Welcome back to another episode of Writer’s Quote Wednesday, hosted by Silver Threading. Today’s Quote is from Epicurus: “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not…” There is nothing more arrogant than not accepting or appreciating what we have in the moment in which we have it. In a world of… Continue reading

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March 18, 2015

Let’s Talk Womanhood…3.31.15

What is Womanhood? The question hangs over the head of our daughters with anxious anticipation. The youthful mind dividing itself into sections of experience: first date, first love, marriage, and children. We split ourselves into portions and gamble off pieces that do not fit. We grow old and still we find this question lingering against… Continue reading

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March 16, 2015

Any Road?

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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.