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November 10, 2017

Black History Fun Fact Friday – Eugenics and The Caged Man

Welcome back to another episode of Black History Fun Fact Friday. It’s been a long time and we have a lot to cover today. If you’re new to this blog or this segment be sure to visit the BHFFF page HERE for more EPs. The Caged Man Mbuti or Bambuti are one of the several… Continue reading

black history fun fact friday

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November 8, 2017

Facebook Reviews

I am trying out different things so I don’t know how much it helps, but I’ll appreciate those who can assist. If you’ve read any of my books or enjoy my blog, would you mind leaving a review on my Facebook page? Here’s how: Go to My Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/literarykornerpublishing Like the Page (if… Continue reading

Audience Participation, General Topics, Social Media Shout

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November 8, 2017

Setting up with MailChimp

Setting up an email list isn’t part of every author’s platform but for those who are looking to set up, you have a number of them to choose from: Convertkit Mailerlite Mailchimp Aweber ….and so on… Today, I’d like to talk a bit about MailChimp and show you how easy it is to get started.… Continue reading

General Topics

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November 5, 2017

I Believe in Progress

I believe in progress. In recognizing and acknowledging your growth. In appreciating not just everything that you have but also everything you’ve endured to get to where you are. In process. In stopping to consider where you are, not just where you are trying to go. In gratitude and contentment. In looking back only to… Continue reading

General Topics

#MondayBlogs, appreciation, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, gratitude, indie authors, process, progress, wordpress, writers, writing
November 2, 2017

Enjoy the Process

I’ve been focusing a lot on adding value to my personal, spiritual, mental and professional life. This process has caused me to reflect on a lot of things, pay attention to my actions, my words, and my interactions with others. I’ve had to dig deep and to make decisions that were not easy to make… Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

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October 24, 2017

I Was Not There

I do not entirely agree with the actions of my ancestors cannot say with a straight face that I would have stood there In the crossfire of oppression, falling while being bit by dogs smiling while being spit on not with a straight face will I say that I would have been there to ask… Continue reading

Poetry

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October 8, 2017

New Beginnings

What happens when the words are carried on the backs of angels and thread themselves like strings from your heart to the edge of your fingertips like consciousness translated into poetry a spiritual essence poured out only to be confined and restricted to the page that binds them what happens when newness fills you to… 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.