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Erica Horton

Erica Horton

Born and raised in Memphis, Erica Horton is a freelance journalist that loves to learn and write about almost anything. Email story ideas to ericaevolves@gmail.com.

Erica Horton's Latest Articles

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Kindred Place picks up where the ACE Awareness Foundation left off as organization shutters
Brijin Shelton and son Xavier Shelton show off the artwork they made together as part of the Gestalt Community Schools' Known, Loved, and Educated self-care and wellness program. (Submitted)
Gestalt Community Schools pilot program aims to help parents cope with pandemic-related stress
A parent and child make music in a drum circle at the Knowledge Question Universal Parenting Place in South Memphis. (Submitted)
In a traumatizing year, this South Memphis trauma support program is in jeopardy
ACE Awareness Foundations' Universal Parenting Places provide bonding activities, education, counseling, and more for caregivers and their children. (Submitted)
Breaking News: ACE Awareness Foundation announces closure in spring 2021
Victoria Kintner-Duffy sits on her porch in Central Gardens with her daughter. Her daughter is 6 1/2 years old and was diagnosed with autism at 4. Kintner-Duffy said it's been a years-long process to get a diagnosed and proper support. (Ziggy Mack)
Memphis mom and SCS share challenges and successes of special education in the pandemic
Dr. Marcus Matthews is an education expert and author. His latest book provides tips for educators addressing students' ACEs  and discusses expanding the definition of adverse childhood experiences for children in urban environments. (Submitted)
Q & A: Memphis expert on childhood trauma talks restorative discipline and social-emotional learning
Dr. Marcus Matthews is an education expert and author. His latest book provides tips for educators addressing students' ACEs  and discusses expanding the definition of adverse childhood experiences for children in urban environments. (Submitted)
Memphis author, expert says definition of adverse childhood experiences falls short in urban areas
A parent and child make music in a drum circle at the Knowledge Question Universal Parenting Place in South Memphis. (Submitted)
High Ground and ACE Awareness Foundation launch year-long series on adverse childhood experiences
New Chicago CDC's African American history collection features thousands of examples of African and African American art. (Ziggy Mack)
For Black History Month, visit the Memphis black history museum you didn’t know we had.

Black History Month 2020 is coming to a close. Have you been to the New Chicago CDC? Inside are millions of artifacts documenting Black history across hundreds of years and two continents.

Auntie Round Table panelists ranged in age, careers and experience. The women discussed everything from mental health and child birth to the challenges facing female veterans and entrepreneurs. (Erica Horton)
Girl talk is health, education, careers and more at Auntie Round Table

Memphis native Jada Davis has launched a series of open discussions for Black women of all ages to share their experience on topics ranging from love and friendship to finances and entrepreneurship. 

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