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July 3, 2015

Love, Honesty, Truth, and Respect

Love me or hate me but know that I will always keep it real with you. Integrity is everything. Enjoy your weekend people. Continue reading

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June 22, 2015

The “N Word”: A Wake-Up Call

Many of you have probably already noticed that I have no problem using the “N Word” on this blog. You have probably asked yourself why, “Surely she understands it’s history..?” Of course I do. I figured since Obama just used it, which means it’s fresh in your minds, this is a good time to talk… Continue reading

Articles

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June 19, 2015

Above All

“Be yourself. Above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe, shine through every sentence you write, every piece you finish.” – John Jakes Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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June 18, 2015

My People Hold On – Eddie Kendricks

Late Thursday Throwback Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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May 31, 2015

Please Do Not Be This Person

Originally posted on Fill Your Own Glass: People watching is one of my favorite pastimes. It is interesting to observe human behavior, especially when the subjects are not aware they are “under surveillance”. How a person treats others is a good indicator of his true character. There are people out there who make great role… Continue reading

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May 18, 2015

I Understand

As if I had not awakened from a slumber of lies baptized in tradition’s rebellion As if I had not been unplugged From the matrix of deception intoxicated by the signs of the times I finally understand As if you had not left prophecies etched on the calcium of my bones Like you didn’t leave… Continue reading

Poetry

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May 5, 2015

My Chicago Trip

Hey there loves! Yall miss me? Yessss… For those of you who don’t already know, I’m a native of Chicago, south side. This blog has been closed because this past weekend, we took a trip up to the windy city for the premiere of “Blakk Amerika: From Prophets to Pimps”, a Stage Play produced by… 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.