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Sista Afrika Porter TBTNEWS COMMENTARY Black Girl Rocking Guest Correspondent: Sista Afrika Porter Someone you should know, someone we should love. A native of Chicago, Erika Bracey is more than an entrepreneur, she is a business woman, the proprietor of Tailored Beginnings One and Two Daycare Centers. She's the Owner of Butter Kup, a creation of hand whipped spa products used by celebrities all around the world. Erika is also a model, having graced the cover of USTYLEUmagazine recently, as a Breast Cancer Survivor in The Brave Chick Unleashed; a bold attempt at bringing Breast Cancer awareness to New York City’s Time Square. While researching, Erika learned of the horrible and yet shocking disparities in the mortality rate of women of color and so many others with little or no financial resources, which motivated her to start yet another organization---a philanthropic arm for patients and families affected by Breast Cancer—_Different Shades of Pink_. Erika has been very busy lately, with her latest endeavor, Blest Bracelets - beautiful bracelets in gorgeous colors, using the earths most precious stones made for men and women.

The talented, courageous, gorgeous & smart Erika Bracey In 2010, Erika was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. From diagnosis to treatment, mental and economic hurdles, “E” as she is often called, is determined to fight for others that suffer from the debilitating effects of breast cancer. Now, a very positive spokesperson and survivor, Erika created Blest Bracelets because she felt compelled to create a living, and wearable example of the obstacles that cancer patients endure. Erika believes that her primary challenges are yet behind her, and these beautiful bracelets are seen on so many men and women’s wrist nationwide, representing symbols of HOPE, LOVE, COURAGE, HUMILITY, STRENGTH, FEAR, SACRIFICE, EMPATHY, FAITH, and PERSERVERANCE. Blest has assisted women with co-payments, mammograms, medical treatments, making healthy food choices, patient navigation and so much more. A portion of the proceeds from each bracelet sold is donated to Different Shades of Pink charity. For more information on Blest Bracelets or to make purchases for such an important cause, please visit www.blestbracelets.com.