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August 3, 2015

Encouraging Womanhood

I remember being given the permission to date at a certain age. Even if not literal (I don’t remember being told), by the age of 15, 16, and 17 it was understood I have at some point begun dating, and as such there was a silent acceptance of this change. As I’m running errands and… Continue reading

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July 31, 2015

This weekend I am Reflecting…

…On getting it done. Enjoy your weekend people. Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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July 31, 2015

Sandra Bland & Black Hypocrisy

I know, I said I was resting. I also said I was a workaholic. I am resting but before I dig in deep and disconnect from the internet, I thought I’d give you something to ponder over the weekend. What kind of woman was Sandra Bland? Can anyone tell me? Did she pray often? Did… Continue reading

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July 30, 2015

3 Reasons I am Not a Professional Author

I strive to implement levels of professionalism in everything that I do whether it includes monetary compensation or not. In which case people who know me are already familiar with my level of organization and from that end, professionalism. However, I do not consider myself a professional author in the traditional sense of the word.… Continue reading

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July 29, 2015

The Accident

“She shouldn’t have been running across the street!” said a familiar voice in the crowd. It was Cousin Rachel and if I had the energy to throw a scowl her way I would have. I still had not felt any pain and only prayed now that I would live. I scanned the crowd, it appeared… Continue reading

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July 29, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Roald Dahl

So first I want to give a warm welcome to all of the new bloggers joining Writer’s Quote Wednesday. Yayy! So for today’s segment of Colleens Writer’s Quote Wednesday, I draw my inspiration from Roald Dahl: This was definitely not my first choice for Writer’s Quote Wednesday but it carries with it a memory that… Continue reading

Articles, Quotes N Notes

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July 28, 2015

Those Who Love

It’s their presence alone that lifts the floor and commands the clouds to unclench their fist cause love wraps its garment around their bodies like insane prisoners to compassion confined and restricted to the affection that binds them stitched and knitted like a fresh garment, like fresh skin to the beautiful body of genuine call… Continue reading

Poetry

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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.