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Relationship Status: Single

Religious Views: Christian

Personal Interests: Philosophy, politics, poetry

Personal Site: http://ericathurman.ennoir.com

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About Me: There is a reason Wonder Woman was always victorious. She didn't have to deal with racism or stigmas attached to her being a teenage mother. Batgirl never faced glass ceilings or unfair wages based on gender. Real life Superwomen are the women who struggle every day to improve their communities. I have a lot of those women in my life and one day, I want to grow up to be just like them.

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Rape and Genocide in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Women screamed all around me. Some clutched their babies while others held onto each other. With weapons in hand, men entered the open structure and randomly grabbed women, brutally raping them as the rest of us watched frozen in fear. In the chaos, I had not noticed the man suddenly standing in front of me. The machete he held was far less intimidating than the scowl on his face. He yelled at me in a dialect I was not familiar with and even though I could not understand what he was saying, I… Continue

Posted on June 9, 2009 at 7:38pm —

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At 3:43pm on June 14, 2009, Afua Kumasi said…

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At 8:01am on June 5, 2009, Nikki Thompkins said…: Visit Shades of Our Health

At 3:14pm on May 22, 2009, Apostle Truth said…: I would treasure the opportunity of getting to know more about you in faith and in Jesus!

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At 8:16pm on February 21, 2009, I AM....MICHELLE said…: Hello Erica,

Welcome to Essence..

At 7:39pm on February 21, 2009, 2morrowKnight said…: Hi Erica,

I love you picture, and I loved your blogpost on black female superheroes. Continue, through your endeavors, to inspire, motivate, grow and prosper. Much success.

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At 1:38pm on February 21, 2009, Yunek Treasure Hunter said…: Welcome to the ECC family of friends. I am glad you have chosen to be a part of a place where fun-loving, caring, creative and intelligent people gather, a place where opinions are encouraged, respected and valued.

I Look forward to learning more about you thru your responses and discussions.

Continued peace, promise, passion, practice, purpose and prosperity into the year(s) ahead.