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August 20, 2017

My Favorite Dick Gregory Quotes

“If everyone likes you, your not real enough.” “This isn’t a revolution of Black against White. This is a revolution of right against wrong and right has always won.” “They act like America was good and got bad. America ain’t never been good!” “If they took all the drugs, nicotine, alcohol and caffeine off the… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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August 10, 2017

Phone Shenanigans

It appears I can no longer interact on the blog via my mobile UNLESS I am in the WordPress app. Otherwise, I’d have to be logged in on the computer. No worries but here’s what this means for you: – Less reblogs on this blog. Most of my interactions on WordPress is made possible through… Continue reading

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August 10, 2017

90s Throwback Thursday Jam – To Zion, Lauryn Hill

This song has been on my heart this week soo…jam on 🎶🎵 fyi: If you are reading this blog on your Kindle or any ereader device, it is not yet set up to view videos so you will probably just see text here. Additionally, some countries outside the U.S. may also prohibit viewing of… Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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August 9, 2017

Wacky Wednesday!

Loll. Hilarious. I need to save a few of these… Continue reading

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August 9, 2017

Writers Wednesday – Chapter 2: The Women with Blue Eyes

Chapter 2: “Captivated” Byron brushed the lint from his uniform as he approached the home of his last client of the day. Walking up the steps he noticed the beautiful brick home in the well-groomed neighborhood. Must be HOA, he thought. Homeowners Associations had these rich white neighborhoods looking like no one lived in the houses… Continue reading

The Women with Blue Eyes

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August 8, 2017

The PBS Blog Podcast Ep 2- Love without an Agenda

Another Episode of The PBS Blog Podcast has been uploaded. Today we are talking the importance of extending love to people without an agenda. The inspiration came from a quote to which I don’t know the author but it goes: “People grow when they are loved well. If you want to help people to heal,… Continue reading

PBS Blog Podcast

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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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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.