About Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Bio

Yecheilyah, a distinguished multi-award-winning author and poet hailing from Chicago's South Side, is renowned for her commitment to uncovering and preserving the rich, often underrepresented narratives of African Americans. Driven by a passion for social justice and historical accuracy, her work confronts historical erasure and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of history. Currently residing in Georgia with her husband, Yecheilyah devotes herself fully to writing and publishing, continuing to inspire and educate through her literary contributions.

Longer Bio

A distinguished multi-award-winning author and poet hailing from Chicago's South Side, Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah) grew up in the city's largest public housing complex (Robert Taylor) and in what was then the US's worst urban community.

By the time she was ten, Yecheilyah was homeless months after being hit by a car that left her with a steel plate in her right leg and twenty-four surgical staples.

Having endured such significant traumatic challenges at such a young age, Yecheilyah knows first-hand what living in poverty is like amid racial, political, cultural, and social injustices.

She now dedicates her life to helping Black people worldwide understand the deeper spiritual connection between their struggles and their identity as a people.

She is dedicated to uncovering and documenting the rich and often overlooked narratives of African Americans. Born out of a passion for social justice and historical accuracy, Yecheilyah's work challenges historical erasure and promotes a more inclusive understanding of the past.

Yecheilyah lives in Dallas, Georgia, with her husband and writes and publishes full-time while studying online at the University of West Alabama online.