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
Kirk Franklin lands his 10th leader on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart as “All Things” ascends to No. 1 for a 2nd week in row. With the coronation, Franklin ties Tamela Mann for the most Gospel Airplay No. 1s, dating to the chart’s 2005 launch. James Fortune & FIYA follow with eight leaders. “All Things,” which Franklin penned and […]
BLOOM WHERE PLANTED Most of us want to make a significant mark somewhere in our lifetime. It’s comforting to believe that the routine of our ordinary lives is merely preparation for the really big assignment that surely is just around the corner. You know, the lofty thing, the high calling, the noble assignment that undoubtedly […]
OPPORTUNITY FOR JOY It’s not easy to approach troubles with joy, unless we can understand how these things work out for good. One of the best things that comes from trouble is that we are tested. And while testing seems like something to get anxious about, when we pass, we have more confidence than we […]
ANY PRAYER COUNTS Often we too analytical with our prayers. We think we ought to make them sound fancy or humble. We can treat prayer like money: we don’t want to spend it on the wrong things. We might not be able to trust our intentions when we pray, but God sees our heart. The […]
WHOLE RESTORATION Our God is a God of restoration. He shows us his kindness, through his love, in that he cares for our entire being. Not only does god want to restore a right relationship with you, he also wants to restore your body to health. When we are spiritually or physically weak, we can […]
SATISFIED There are time in our lives when we really need answers or a breakthrough, and sometimes we just want to be blessed. Our loving Father says to simply ask. God wants to give us good gifts. You might not want to ask for things because you fee they are too much, or too specific. […]
HIS RICHES The Lord’s riches are found in his goodness, his grace, and his sovereignty as king over all. God is always able to provide for all of our needs. Sometimes we may feel as though we are not worthy to receive from the Lord. Sometimes we find it hard and we worry about our […]
RESTORING LIFE Our God loves to restore life to his creation. When Jesus came to earth, he healed many physical needs. Greater than physical healing, Jesus came to restore our spiritual brokenness. He opened eyes to the truth, ministered to the poor in spirit, and restored believers to righteousness. How blessed you are. He has […]
TELL YOUR STORY What’s your story? Whether it’s so complex you barely know where to begin, or you think it’s too insignificant to tell, be assured that it matters. From the beginning, God had you in mind. He planned you out to the tiniest detail. He has loved you forever. The way in which you […]
PLANNER The month of August is one that creates a sense of eager anticipation. Summer is wrapping up, and with September usually comes new beginnings. There is excitement in the air as the school buses start up their engines, sports seasons get underway, and Labor Day plans come and go. August can be a great […]
PEACE AND QUIET Peace and Quiet. Just saying those words together can bring comfort. It can also bring despair, if they seem out of reach. How, oh how can we claim them? Through righteousness comes peace, quietness, and assurance. Forever. It’s a big word, righteousness, and one you may have shield away from. If so, […]
SHELTERED Like an eagle, God shelters us beneath his wings from storms and attacks. The image is powerful, yet also tender. How wonderful it is to be tucked in, right up against him, absorbing his warmth. Do you rest in this promise of protection, or do you struggle, always poking your head out to see […]