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February 11, 2021

If You Judge a Fish by Its Ability to Climb a Tree

When I was a teenager, my cousins joked that I had discovered the cure for AIDS. It was their way of saying I was smart because I read a lot. I even overheard my mother telling my aunt I was special. I got offended because I thought she meant special as in slow. That’s because… Continue reading

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March 1, 2019

Dear Black Entrepreneur: You Are Enough

I was sitting here drafting a Black History Fun Fact about the first black-owned TV and radio stations but as I read I noticed a disturbing trend. A trend we can still see present today. To start, I was researching WGPR-TV, first black-owned television station in the U.S. and W.E.R.D., first black-owned radio station in… Continue reading

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October 2, 2018

Quietness

Little motivation for you this morning. Since I’ve been silent lately, I call this, quietness. Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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August 23, 2018

Poet Spotlight: Nia Elise |Yecheilyah’s 2nd Annual Poetry Contest 2018

This week we are spotlighting the winners of the 2nd Annual Poetry Contest! Today, you’ll get to meet the poets and read their poems. Let’s dive right in with our 3rd Place winner. INTRODUCING NIA ELISE Nia Elise is a 41-year-old single mom of two beautiful girls. She currently resides in Covington, Ga after relocating… Continue reading

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August 7, 2017

Yecheilyah’s First Annual Poetry Contest – Grand Prize Winner!

Hey Guys! I am honored to introduce to you our Grand Prize Winner of my first poetry contest! First, a special thank you to Colleen and Lisa for helping me to put this together. With my schedule, I could not have done it without you two! Family, please go ahead and follow their blogs. You… Continue reading

Poetry

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July 1, 2017

Dan Alatorre’s WORD WEAVER Writing Contest for July 2017 – let the games begin!

Let’s do this! Continue reading

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May 4, 2016

Stella Spring Giveaway: The Grand Prize Winner!!

I am proud to announce the Grand Prize Winner of The Stella Trilogy Spring Giveaway! Today’s winner is really special and close to my heart, its my baby sister! Abiyah Ysrayl aka Princess. It was hard gathering pics of her where she’s actually smiling! LOL I know you a warrior baby girl but I need… Continue reading

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