This month of September 2025, we celebrate, feature, honor, and recognize a talented young man, Eric Moody, Jr., in the Love Exquisite Magazine.  Eric is a hard working, graduate of St Louis University.  He has a passion for Christ, gaming, food, family, and sports.  He is also a digital creator and workout enthusiast. At a young age, Eric also modeled as well and was featured in a magazine for Gerber. 

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Eric always demonstrated a level of maturity, even as a toddler who was very protective of his mother, Yolanda Nelson.  As a junior, he formed a close bond with his father as well, who was unfortunately diagnosed with prostate cancer.  To bring awareness to this disease, Eric trained daily to prepare to run in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in honor of his dad.  With the challenges that Black men face, feeling they must navigate illnesses alone, Eric highlighted the urgent need for greater awareness and preventative measures.
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Eric discussed that he is not just running for his dad, he is running for every man with prostate cancer and for Generation ZERO, the first generation free from prostate cancer. You too can support this cause, by making a difference in the lives of prostate cancer patients and their families across the country. Eric states that, Together, we can fight for a future where no one has to face this journey alone," and encourages everyone to join in on this mission.  You can donate and get involved in the walk by visiting the website linked here. 
 

It is our extreme pleasure to feature Eric Moody, Jr. in the Love Exquisite Magazine.  I am proud of the young man that Eric Moody, Jr. has become and wish you all the best in love and in life, Eric!

You can follow Eric on Facebook at Eric Moody, Jr.

Keep up the great work, Eric.  "Ms. Neck,"  see's you!

 

By Lynnette Clement