Dating, Marriage, Etc.

By Cheryl Mattox Berry I’ve overheard and engaged in the most interesting conversations at the gym. Before my Zumba class started one day, Tony, a Venezuelan in his early 20s, said he liked my hair. We wear a similar curly hairstyle except his is blond. He asked if he could touch my hair. I let […]

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Boycott R. Kelly

By Cheryl Mattox Berry Here we go again. New allegations of sexual abuse have surfaced against R&B crooner R. Kelly. This time, Kelly is accused of holding several young women – all of them legally adults –  in a cult-like environment at homes in Atlanta and Chicago. The parents of these young women claim Kelly […]

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Dress Codes Are Necessary

By Cheryl Mattox Berry A dress code has been on the books for women and men working on Capitol Hill since forever, but now women who want to bare their shoulders are making a big deal out of it. Last week, a TV reporter was barred from the Speaker’s lobby, which is a room outside […]

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Keep Fears to Yourself

By Cheryl Mattox Berry Be careful what you say around your children. I’m not talking about disparaging remarks about other races and ethnic groups because we know our offspring tend to believe what they hear at home. I’m referring to phobias and insecurities. Many parents unwittingly saddle their kids with their own issues, which can have […]

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