For Dreamers, Thinkers and Achievers
By Cheryl Mattox Berry Contrary to popular belief, boys don’t always want to date the popular girls because there’s just too much competition for them. Some boys prefer girls who are a little shy and not in the spotlight all the time. If you want their attention, you’ve got to get noticed. That means moving […]
Continue ReadingBy Paola, 16, junior Oreo cookies, potato chips and gummy worms are my favorite snacks, but they’re also the main reason why I’m struggling with a weight problem. When I was a child, I learned that my family had a history of diabetes, so I tried my best not to eat so many sweets. Being young, […]
Continue ReadingBy Kennedy, 16, junior Confidence is sometimes difficult to explain and sometimes difficult to understand. Nobody wants people to think they’re cocky, but nobody wants to be stepped all over either. The right balance is absolutely crucial. My confidence comes from the lemons that life has handed me and what I have learned from them. I […]
Continue ReadingBy DeAira, 17, Class of 2012 I will never forget the day that I logged onto my Spelman College student account and saw that I would get a full scholarship. I thought my eyes were deceiving me, so kept logging off and on. I was in complete awe and admiration for the miracle that God […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Suppose New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin had bought into the stereotype that Asians are good at math but not basketball. What if Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner believed that women are too hormonal to run a country? Neither Lin nor Fernandez de Kirchner let someone’s warped opinion keep […]
Continue ReadingBy Jim Berry Sports Anchor and Guest Blogger Our daughter was a very good tennis player in high school. She made it clear she didn’t want to live the sport, and she had no aspirations about turning pro. In fact, after her final high school match, she essentially put down her racquet and “retired” from […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Talent-driven shows, such as American Idol, X-Factor and So You Think You Can Dance, are big hits with TV audiences. Even if you’re not a fan, you’re drawn into conversations about last night’s performances at lunch or waiting for the bus. While it’s normal to admire the gifts of others and, […]
Continue Reading“Every decision you make is not going to be the right one,” actor Terrence Howard, Red Tails. By Cheryl Mattox Berry Everyone makes mistakes, but how do you handle yours? A. Shrug them off B. Blame someone else C. Wallow in self-pity D. Learn from them. The correct answer: D Mistakes are not mistakes if […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry During the last week, the sad story of actress Demi Moore’s breakdown has unfolded in the media. Reports say she has been unraveling for some time, and her recent hospitalization comes on the heels of her highly publicized breakup with actor Ashton Kutcher after more than six years of marriage. How […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry It’s that time of year again when everyone sits down to make New Year’s resolutions. The list includes everything from being nicer to your little sister to getting to school on time to cleaning your room once a week. A month from now, those promises to yourself will be forgotten. So, […]
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