Be Your Own Woman, Beholding to Nobody

By Cheryl Mattox Berry  If you follow some of the women on reality TV and those in the headlines (V. Stiviano/LA Clippers controversy,) they would have you believe that the key to fame and fortune is a rich man. So what if he’s married, go after him anyway. Better yet, have a baby by him […]

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Create Your Dream Team

By Cheryl Mattox Berry As football season kicks into high gear, everyone is rooting for her favorite team. It’s time to pick players for your team – The Dream Team. You’ve heard the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Well, it also takes a team to help you realize your dreams. These […]

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Lessons from the Trayvon Martin Tragedy

By Cheryl Mattox Berry Supporters of Trayvon Martin are saddened, confused and angry about the not guilty verdict for gunman George Zimmerman. Words can’t describe the pain that his family must feel knowing that Zimmerman won’t spend a night in prison for causing Trayvon’s senseless death in Sanford, Fla., last year. While demonstrators rally, legal […]

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Take a Career Cue From Reality TV

By Cheryl Mattox Berry Sometimes, it’s so easy to get caught up in other people’s drama that you forget about your life. Case in point: reality TV. The shows can be entertaining and addictive, for sure. However, there are some takeaways that you can apply to real life, especially when it comes to careers or […]

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College Right Around the Corner

By Cheryl Mattox Berry College acceptance letters have been flooding inboxes across the USA this month. Some were admitted to their dream school; others got their second or third pick; and many will be going to community college in the fall. It doesn’t matter where you’re going. The important thing is that you’re going to […]

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Get Ready for Combat

By Cheryl Mattox Berry If you’re considering a career in the military, a new frontier awaits you – combat duty. Last month, the Joint Chiefs of Staff decided it was time to put women on the front line if that is their desire. I support equal pay and equal rights for women but putting them […]

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