Billie Holiday: How Her Signature Song Led to Her Being an Enemy of the FBI

It’s not in the reports much like the lynchings of today or the murder of Martin Luther King! He didn’t die from the bullet, he was murdered. If you look up the court rulings, the government was found guilty but they don’t teach that narrative because they DO NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW! For the [...]

Before Misty, There Was Janet Collins

Janet wanted to be a ballerina in the 1930s and 40s, a time when racial segregation was widespread in the United States. Janet pursued dance with a passion, despite being rejected from discriminatory dance schools. When she was accepted into the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo as a teenager on the condition that she paint [...]

Before There Was A Model T., There Was C.R. Patterson and Sons

It is no accident that most of us have never heard of Frederick Douglas Patterson. He was an American entrepreneur known for the Greenfield-Patterson automobile of 1915, built in Ohio. He later converted his business to the Greenfield Bus Body Company. Built by the first African American-owned automobile manufacturer, The C.R. Patterson & Sons Company, [...]

Mary Seacole was our first Black nurse, but all you hear about is Florence Nightingale!

Mary Seacole, née Mary Jane Grant, (born 1805, Kingston, Jamaica – died May 14, 1881, London, England), Jamaican businesswoman who provided sustenance and care for British soldiers at the battlefront during the Crimean War. Again, she was 15 years older than Florence! Florence Nightingale receives all the accolades when Mary Seacole helped train her on how [...]

Join Me In Person for a Fresh Food Detox Challenge to Boost Your Well-Being

I will be at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, MA for a retreat scheduled for February 23rd - 25th. Check out the details below. REVITALIZE YOUR BODY WITH TEAM CHERIE J Join actress and certified nutritionist, Cherie Johnson, and wellness expert, Tobi Brown, as they take you on a rejuvenating journey to revitalize your body [...]

This Isn’t Just Black History; This Is White American History.

This is Sgt. Isaac Woodward, in 1946 he was just 26 years old. A decorated war veteran, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. He was traveling home on the bus, back to the very place I had my own run in with the police, South Carolina. Sgt. Isaac Woodward was wearing his uniform. [...]

Is Clutter Causing You Stress?

I hate clutter! For me a cluttered living space can create a sense of chaos and disorganization, making it harder for me to relax and unwind. Clutter can also be a visual distraction, which can make it difficult to focus on important tasks. Furthermore, studies have shown that clutter can contribute to feelings of anxiety (which [...]

I Love Mondays!

A FRESH START Get up with the alarm.  NO SNOOZE. If you hit the snooze button for 20 minutes, you have already wasted 20 minutes of your day. Might not seem like much but once you do that times 5…Bingo. You can accomplish a lot in 20 minutes.  You will stop saying, “I need more [...]

Wild Cherry Hair Serum can help keep your scalp clean…

Whether your hair is natural, or you are wearing a weave, Wild Cherry hair products promote growth and everyday maintenance for your tresses. Depending on how your weave is attached, in lots of cases it can be bothersome to cleanse your scalp effectively, while wearing a full sew in. It might be difficult, but hair [...]

History Lesson for MLK Day: MLK’s Family Feels Vindicated

This article was published by CBS and all rights belong to them. MLK's Family Feels Vindicated BY CBSNEWS.COM STAFF CBSNEWS.COM STAFF DECEMBER 8, 1999 / 5:25 PM / CBS The widow of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. says she feels vindicated by a jury's finding in December 1999 that her husband was the victim of a [...]