Erik was the Director of Policy with the Mississippi chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

He now resides in the metro Atlanta area and continues to advocate for African American issues as the host of the podcast, A Moment with Erik Fleming.

He majored in political science at Jackson State University, became a brother of Alpha Phi Omega while there, and graduated in 1987.

Fleming is married to City of South Fulton, GA Councilwoman Linda Pritchett.

Fleming has also served as chief operating officer for New Horizon Ministries, Inc., a non-profit agency in Jackson.