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February 10, 2016

Lucy Terry Prince

Aside from the renowned Phillis Wheatly, Lucy Terry is another black poet recognized as one of the first African American poets. Born in Africa, her village was raided when she was a girl and the institution of slavery brought her to America. She was sold to Ebenezer Wells of Deerfield, Massachusetts. Her one and only… Continue reading

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February 3, 2016

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Zora

Welcome back everyone, to another Writer’s Quote Wednesday segment, as hosted by Colleen of Silver Threading. Today, I draw inspiration from Zora Neale Hurston, a name I’ve been hearing a lot this week: I’ve been reading this quote all week. Not because I’m a Hurston fan to that extent, but I have been studying… Continue reading

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February 3, 2016

Ann Lane Petry

I’ve actually ordered her book, which should be here pretty soon. African American writer Ann Lane Petry is said to showcase the range of the black and white experience in her novels, short stories, and other works. The Street, her most famous novel (the one I’m anticipating to show up with the mail man on… Continue reading

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January 27, 2016

Knowing Where To End Your Story

Originally posted on YOURS IN STORYTELLING…: ? The other day someone asked on kboards just what they ought to do if they knew where they wanted to END their story, but not where they wanted to START it from. This is basically how I answered that question. For me, a story is a little like… Continue reading

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January 27, 2016

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Bernice McFadden

Good Morning Lovelies and welcome back to another segment of Writer’s Quote Wednesday as hosted by Colleen of Silver Threading. This week I am quoting from Bernice McFadden: “I write to breathe life back into memory and to remind African Americans of our rich and textured history.” – Bernice McFadden I had to reread this… Continue reading

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January 20, 2016

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Once in Your Life

Welcome back everyone, to another Writer’s Quote Wednesday segment, as hosted by Colleen of Silver Threading. Now, you may have noticed when you peeked at your reader that there’s a very handsome man to stop by the blog. Well, yesterday this fine young man was blessed to see another year. His name is Moshe and… Continue reading

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January 13, 2016

Keeping Your Word

There is really no excuse for how late I am on some of my book reviews, but I hold my integrity near and dear and always set out to keep my word. That said I am scheduling some time next week to fulfill all of the reviews I have promised some of you. I ask… 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.