Erica L. Blake

This video displays the foundation of who I am. I have been surrounded by love and support since I can remember. This has made my desire to give back an easy decision for my lifestyle. The projects I have started and the organizations I belong to are instrumental pieces in my happiness.

I am happy to share this piece of my life with you as you get an idea of who I am and why I do what I do. As you scroll through my site, know that God, community, uplift, mentorship, and love are my roots. Advocacy through storytelling, photography and writing are my outlets. I hope that you enjoy.

Staff, the Forgotten Piece in Student Development

August 31, 2020September 1, 2020 by ericalblake

When I think of my college experience and what kept me there, it wasn’t the academics. I had the opportunity to meet a few faculty who impacted my experience beyond the classroom, but that wasn’t true every semester. This was especially untrue when it came to core classes that didn’t relate to my passions. The … Continue reading Staff, the Forgotten Piece in Student Development

Processing …

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I am not being silent, I am stillI am processingIf you’re taking the time right now to process, that doesn’t make you less BlackWith media being thrown in our faces 24/7You deserve to be stillIf you didn’t watch the videosIf you didn’t dive deep into the storiesIf it’s too much right nowYou are not less … Continue reading Processing …

#Hashtags

April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 by ericalblake

Hashtags, they come faster than a virgin boy when a Black person dies But the anger we feel disappears like a White lady swinging her bag to the other side when we walk by I waited days to read your story because I know it’ll end the same Cops walk away free? That’s the name … Continue reading #Hashtags

Selective Boycotting

January 10, 2018 by ericalblake

Black people It seems like you caught a case of selective boycotting You know, like selective memory when ya moms told you to clean the house but you only cleaned the dishes Selecting the things that benefit you and so quickly forgetting the full picture I cannot take you serious Instead of boycotting blatant racism, … Continue reading Selective Boycotting

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