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
Mrs. Polly Lee Harris, Devoted and Loving Grandmother of Marion Christopher Barry Announces Funeral Plans. Marion Christopher Barry, son of the late Mayor Marion S. Barry, Jr. and the late Effi Slaughter Barry, transitioned early Sunday morning, August 14, 2016. Mrs. Polly Lee Harris announced Mr. Barry’s funeral plans, which are as follows: On Sunday, […]
The 2016 Olympics in Rio has been amazing and today we salute those out standing athletes from the DMV! Here’s a list of athletes that are competing on the World’s Stage! Michael Phelps Towson, Maryland Swimming Matthew Centrowitz Annapolis Track & Field Jack Conger Rockville Swimming Kevin Durant Washington, D.C Basketball Carmen Farmer Richmond, Va. […]
Today on the mid-day show with Cheryl Jackson, we stopped the music for a moment to talk about race in america. Radio One, Inc, released an in-depth study on the true state of race relations in this country, “Black, White and Blue: A Spotlight on Race in America.“ Special guest, Brian Courtney Wilson, has a […]
BET introduces Joyful Noise an all new Sunday morning gospel show hosted by Tye Tribbett and Willie Moore Jr. The tapings will take place two consecutive weekends at BET Studio 2, 1235 W Street, NE, Washington, DC. For tickets and information log on to http://www.bet.com/shows/joyful-noise/more/joyful-noise-tickets.html Also, keep listening to Cheryl Jackson from 10:00am – 3:00pm for […]
Its no secret that Fantasia loves the Lord. Her live performances always takes us to church. This morning Fantasia introduced and performed her new single “I Made It” on Good Morning America and continues to give God thanks. Tye Tribbett collaborates with her on the new record which releases “The Definition of…” which releases […]
Crystal Marable, Author, Certified Etiquette Consultant, Mentor and Advocate for girls, is the founder of the Graceful Girlz ministry and author. Crystal has a sincere desire for girls to succeed in their lives spiritually, socially, academically and morally. The Graceful Girlz ministry is leading the path to inspire, encourage and teach girls how to display and […]
We spotted this breath of fresh air on Avery Sunshine’s Facebook page. With all that we are facing in society…it’s refreshing to see these two powerhouse vocalist reminding us that “Everything’s Going to Get Better”! Check it out!
Controversial street artist Plastic Jesus is making his distaste for Donald Trump known with a miniature act of vandalism that is drawing massive attention. Flocks of onlookers swarmed the Los Angeles-based “provocateur’s” latest piece of political art: a 6-inch tall “border wall” encircling Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. See the full story here: […]
Gaye Arbuckle Sings “Total Praise” at the Interfaith Memorial for Officers Who Were Killed in Dallas
Gaye Arbuckle lived through an extraordinary moment Tuesday afternoon. She sang a solo, a gospel song, which for her is nothing unusual. But on this day, there was nothing even remotely usual, or normal, or commonplace about whom she sang for. The crowd included President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama; Vice President Joe Biden […]
Bishop Hezekiah Walker shares a worldwide message with the debut of his worldwide video. The message is clear, it’s going to get “Better”.
In response to police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana and the deadly attack upon law enforcement in Dallas, more than 20 churches, community leaders and law enforcement leaders from around the Washington, DC region came together at the invitation of Rev. Dr. Lee P. Washington, Rev. Matthew Watley and Reid Temple AME Church to Stand […]