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About Cheryl Jackson

When it comes to the inspiration brand, Cheryl Jackson is one of the nation's leading media personalities in the format. A trailblazer in the field, she created the first Urban Inspiration Radio Station in the United States while programming Heaven 1580 in Washington DC.

Urban inspiration is a lifestyle driven music format that fuses Pop, R&B, gospel and Contemporary Christian music with today's trending news and current affairs, all with an inspirational twist. Major media outlets have adopted this brand of programming throughout the world, in hopes of marketing their product to mainstream advertisers.

As an champion for the gospel and urban inspiration brand, she was and is instrumental breaking some of the major gospel artists in their quest to establish their careers while coming to the DMV.

A 2x Stellar Award winning radio personality herself, she is the Executive Producer for the nationally syndicated radio show, “Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell”. She can be heard on Praise 104.1 FM in Washington DC for her highly rated radio show, "Cheryl Jackson in the Midday''; and worldwide on Urban One's Inspiration Network. Most importantly, she’s a wife, a mother, a friend, and a daughter of the King

Today Pastor CJ Blair addresses the affects of absentee Fathers. After helping his daughter work on a Black History Project it dawned on him how we are missing modern day heroes and the lack of actual role models in our churches. Check out the full commentary and share your thoughts: If you have a question […]

While Spring is rapidly approaching us this season Celebrity Make Up Artist, Kym Lee tells us that “peach” is the color for the season. Bold Colors are in for hair and clothing so soften up your make up a bit with a warm peach color. Check out her full commentary here: Also, if you have […]

Today on Girl Talk Elder Vikki Johnson reminds us that as women we are royalty! So girl….walk like it, talk like it and live the queen that you are! Check out the full commentary: Also, if you have a question for Elder Vikki Johnson you can text them to Girl Talk at 64636.

Christian artist, Anthony Evans, graced the stage of NBC’s Talent Competition, “The Voice”. Anthony is the son of Dr. Tony Evans, Pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, TX, is one of the country’s most respected leaders in evangelical circles. Pastor Evans also serves a spiritual father and Pastor to Kirk Franklin. Franklin, who […]

On today’s Girl Talk Moment, Elder Vikki Johnson, reminds us that God is Love and he has everything to do with it! Check out the full segment! If you have a question for Elder Vikki Johnson, you can text them to GIRLTALK at 64636 (after texting GIRLTALK text your question)! We’ll address them in weeks […]

Comediane Veda Howard talks about how she knew she was called to bring joy to people. Check out my interview with her as she tells us what to expect during the Radio One Family Comedy Tour. Reach out to Veda at http://www.vedahoward.com and purchase your tickets at http://www.ticketmaster.com.

On today’s Beauty and Health Segment, Kym Lee talks about getting in shape….with our NAILS! She let us know that the shape has it! Check out the full interview: If you have a question for Kym text it to BEAUTY at 64636. After texting BEAUTY text your question…we’ll address them in weeks to come.

Have you always dreamed of being a Washington Football Team Cheerleader? Well, Audition Prep Classes to learn the skills needed to be a Washington Washington Football Team Cheerleader begin on February 28th. They will run every Tuesday and Thursday night through March 29th. Check out my conversation today with the Washington Washington Football Team Cheerleaders. […]

The city has lost another music staple of the Gospel Community! Paul “Neal” Nelson passed away Thursday, February 16th. “Neal”, as we affectionatly called him”, was member of a number of music aggregations in the city. He was also a part Isaiah Thomas’ Elements of Praise. In fact, he wrote Thomas’ last smash single “The […]

Gospel singer Marvin Winans will give the eulogy at Whitney Houston’s funeral this Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J. Whitney’s mother, Cissy Houston, requested that Marvin be the one to say a few words, reports USA Today. Marvin, a Grammy winner and musical legend in his own right, knew Whitney well and […]

Like many of us, Bishop Jakes wrestle with the notion that Music Legend, Whitney Houston, has passed away. As the producer of the last film Whitney Houston stared he addresses his congregation with comforting words. Check out the video! Sparkle was the unreleased film that critics believed would help relaunch Whitney Houston’s acting career, but now we’ll […]

I found out about Whitney Houston’s death from entertainment journalist Jawn Murray. We caught up with him to talk “all things” Whitney Houston. Check out our exclusive interview!