For Dreamers, Thinkers and Achievers
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 […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry You never know what kind of day it will be, who you’ll run into or what you might stumble upon. Everyone has a story or opinion to share if given an opportunity. Here are my latest encounters. Training Ground Six long-legged brown girls, who looked to be in middle school, were […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Once upon a time, professional athletes were considered role models. Then, we found out that some of them battered their girlfriends and wives, consumed drugs and did all sorts of illegal stuff. Thud! They were kicked off the pedestal. Now, we need to do the same for this president of the […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry The Olympics Watching the female athletes perform at the Olympics demonstrates once again how sports can play an important role in a girl or young woman’s life. When you read the back stories of the athletes, you’ll learn that many of them overcame tremendous odds on the road to Rio de […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry A day after I’m nearly blinded by Dove’s “My Beauty My Say” message on a billboard in Microsoft Square near the Staples Center in Los Angeles, tennis star Serena Williams’ twerking video pops up on TV. Talking about mixed messages. Williams’ so-called instructional twerking video for Self magazine and a Snapchat […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Several friends have asked what possessed me to go zip lining. One jokingly said I like pain and suffering. My husband thinks I’m going through a daredevil phase. Rest assured, it’s none of the above. I decided to go zip lining for one reason: to regain my self-confidence. After I ruptured […]
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 Former UFC Champion Ronda Rousey finally spoke out about her crushing loss to Holly Holm, but I wished she had just kept quiet. Rousey told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres that she comtemplated suicide after losing the fight last November. Seriously, Ronda? I can understand being angry, disappointed and embarrassed. […]
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 […]
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