28 times • OCTOBER 8, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.timesnewsweekly.com FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS ERNA BLACKMAN brought to you by star OF queens Photo courtesy of Erna Blackman SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 FOUNDER BUTTERFLIES BBI PERSONAL BACKGROUND: Erna Blackman was born in Queens and attended Grace Lutheran Elementary School in Malvern, NY. In 1984, she graduated from Jamaica High School and subsequently received a BA in journalism from Delaware State University. Blackman is married and the mother of two children. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND CAREER: Blackman had a 20-year career with New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. In 2012, she founded Butterfl ies BBI, which is a nonprofi t organization that provides free hair replacements and solutions to children with medical hair loss. At Butterfl ies BBI, a special interest is given to inner-city children as they are a group that is often overlooked. MOTIVATION TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY: Blackman has seen the devastating effects of low self-esteem in underserved communities during her 20-year career in law enforcement. She has also volunteered at the American Cancer Society as a stylist in their wig program and was inspired by the smiles she would bring to the faces of her clients as she assisted them while they dealt with their personal illnesses. This inspiration was the motivation to bring her services to children in need, hoping to raise their self-esteem to help them become successful members of society. BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Blackman’s biggest challenge was transitioning from a daily 9-to-5 job, which she could no longer do due to an injury, into the nonprofi t world. “When you’re used to getting up every morning to work for someone, it’s hard to stop that learned behavior. 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