Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: Are you a joy to anyone? By Cheryl Smith Fifteen years ago, at the age of 59, Teddy Pendergrass died on January 13. While I recall his many songs, his... My IMessengerJanuary 9, 2025
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: Picking up the Baton By Cheryl Smith You may not have heard about the demise of yet another newspaper. This is the message I sent to Focus Daily... My IMessengerJanuary 1, 2025
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: Is it still the Ballot or the Bullet? It was 60 years ago, that Malcolm X (the real X) addressed the critical subject of voting. I’m sharing his words today because there... My IMessengerMay 2, 2024
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: Maybe if you read what others are saying… For decades I have written about the significance of voting. I have tried everything possible and hoped that someone would be moved by my... My IMessengerApril 25, 2024
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: Keep on pushing By Cheryl Smith – Rev. Haynes resigns but is still doing what Rev. Haynes does When Dr. Frederick D. Haynes completed his sermon on... My IMessengerApril 18, 2024
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: I had the best doctor By Cheryl Smith I don’t know how many patients love their doctors, but I loved Dr. William Glaze. From the very first visit to... My IMessengerApril 11, 2024
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: Briana is making us proud By Cheryl Smith At the Texas Metro News Honors program, Tuesday evening, six dynamic area women were honored for their leadership as the presidents... My IMessengerApril 4, 2024
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: TMN HONORS The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex lays claims to some dynamic women whose influences stretch around the world and are worthy of being celebrated because they... My IMessengerMarch 31, 2024
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: Thanks Kitchen+Kocktails By Cheryl Smith I am so proud of Kitchen+Kocktails By Kevin Kelley. I was celebrating Black Press Week in the nation’s capital, with the... My IMessengerMarch 21, 2024
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: The Day DEI DIED By Cheryl Smith When I first heard of the statement attributed to NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, I said, “good for him.” It... My IMessengerMarch 14, 2024
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: Why Black Women? By Cheryl Smith From time to time I have to go back and remind readers why we do the things we do. Sure I... My IMessengerMarch 7, 2024
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: Validate yourself! By Cheryl Smith As we close out Black History Month 2024, let’s keep it real. Let’s make it make sense. White validation is alive... My IMessengerFebruary 29, 2024