About the Book
Black History Facts You Didn't Learn in School is a historical guide on Black Americans' accomplishments, contributions, and struggles. It includes the experiences of Black individuals who have often been marginalized, overlooked, or omitted from mainstream historical accounts.
From the resilience of women like Anna Douglass, Frederick Douglass's first wife, to the many Black communities that prospered, recognizing and celebrating Black history helps to ensure that these stories are acknowledged and that Black people's achievements and resilience are valued and appreciated.
Target Audience
African American communities interested in tradition, legacy, and cultural history preservation.
Middle, high, and college students motivated to study and look for core historical texts.
Educators and teachers in need of trustworthy, well-researched materials and information to teach Black history.
Scholars, Historians, and Researchers searching for particular historical events and little-known stories that aren't typically taught in schools.
About the Author
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.
Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah) grew up in the city's largest public housing complex, the Robert Taylor Projects. At the time, it was considered the poorest urban community in the US.
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.
Visit Yecheilyah’s author website to learn more at yecheilyahysrayl.com.
