I chose to attend the University of Florida because it was the best school in the state. Although it was 5 hours away from Miami, I wasn’t afraid to go it on my own. In fact, when I moved to Gainesville in the Fall of 1997, I moved by myself, sight unseen, with just $80 …
I was born on July 2, 1979 at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. My mother, Gloria, was 17 when she gave birth to me, I was her first child. Te-Erika means Little Powerful Ruler. She says she gave me that name because she was trying to be creative. I was raised by my mother …
When Madame Noire, a website that describes itself as the “Black women’s lifestyle guide,” publishes an article called“Signs A Man Might Be On The Down Low” its intent is clearly not to help women to spot a cheating man. An article like this was created to fuel the ever-evolving self hatred and self degradation of the …
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The scope of American health care will change completely once President Obama’s Affordable Care Act is implemented. The premise of the new law will require employers to provide health insurance for their full-time employees. Workers who have previously been unable to afford healthcare are applauding this effort while on the opposite end of the spectrum, businesses and …
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Although Pablo Solomon is 65 years old, he isn’t ready for a life of retirement. You might find him canoodling with his wife Beverly in their spacious Texas ranch or creating stunning art and environmental design pieces that are celebrated internationally. Before he achieved his life-long dream of creative and artistic freedom, Solomon joined the fight for …
By Te-Erika PattersonEmpress Magazine There’s an old adage that says, “time heals all wounds” but the process of waiting on time to help you get through a devastating break-up, a life changing decision or a new and challenging stage in your life may sometimes feels like torture. Laden with memories of the past where things …
How I Found Cheap Housing In LA
Originally posted on Mom.Me I reached out to a friend of mine who has a 12-year-old son just like I do. She is an amazing stable mom who works from home and has been raising her son alone since he was born. She and I are very compatible but our lifestyles are completely different. We …
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