For Dreamers, Thinkers and Achievers
By Cheryl Mattox Berry The last time I got together with girlfriends for Happy Hour, the conversation eventually turned to our aging bodies, specifically what we’d go under the knife to change. Survey said: boobs (perkier,) bellies (flatter) and erasing those facial lines that make us look tired and angry. Of course, we were under […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Soulless. Spineless. Demented. There aren’t enough words in the dictionary to describe the 29-year-old man who shot up Pulse nightclub in Orlando, killing 49 patrons and wounding 53 others. Whatever his religious or moral beliefs were regarding homosexuality, they didn’t justify the carnage, which is being called the deadliest mass shooting […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry I just finished watching the remake of Roots, which premiered Memorial Day on the History Channel and aired across three other cable networks. It was a beautiful, gut-wrenching, brutal and powerful story, more realistic than the groundbreaking original series in January 1977. The new Roots, subtitled “The Journey of an American Family,” shows […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry As shoppers hit the malls looking for the perfect Mother’s Day present, I’m reminded of all the gifts handed down to me from my mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. I’m blessed to have had these fierce, hardworking and loving women in my life. These are the things I learned from them: Josephine […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry My girlfriend’s two nephews are still reeling from a horrific act committed by their 53-year-old father in Sioux Falls, S.D. He shot his ex-girlfriend three times and then turned the gun on himself. He died two weeks after the shootings in late February. His on-again/off-again girlfriend, 30, miraculously survived bullets to […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Being the feminist that I am, it’s great that women can pursue careers that have traditionally been reserved for men. But I’ve got to ask this question: Why would we want to do work that takes a toll on our body? I’m specifically talking about two jobs: a boxer and soldier […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry If you’re not into football, Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect day to indulge in your favorite pastimes. I discovered this several years ago when I backed out of a Super Bowl party because I knew that I would get bored long before the game ended. I’m good until I’m stuffed […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry While flowers, chocolate and jewelry are greatly appreciated on Mother’s Day, what most Moms really want is help around the house, a little fun and time to herself. Here are some ways to make sure Mom has a fun-filled and relaxing weekend. 20. Walk the dog. 19. Clean your room. 18. […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry It’s Black History Month, and the calendar is full of activities. It’s overwhelming trying to see and do everything in 28 days. No disrespect, but I don’t think black history should be relegated to one short month. It should be observed throughout the year. Here’s a suggestion: Let’s use February to […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Before you pile food high on your plate Thanksgiving Day, take a few minutes to count your blessings. In fact, take a good 10 minutes. Your life may not be perfect, but you have a lot to be grateful for. First and foremost, thank your Creator for breathing life into you […]
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