News My Truth: If you are so bad… do what you do and say what you say all the time By: Cheryl Smith I’ve often heard folks say you should act and... Garland JournalAugust 28, 2025
News MY TRUTH: I NEED HELP BY: Cheryl Smith Ever heard of triggering? Call Dr. Brenda Wall. Call someone.I said I need help. Actually, I am in pain, trying to... Garland JournalAugust 21, 2025
News My Truth: 50 years of NABJ By: Cheryl Smith I was a senior in high school when the National Association of Black Journalists was founded. Last week, I attended what... Garland JournalAugust 14, 2025
Uncategorized MY TRUTH: What a blessing she was! BY: Cheryl Smith It was 40 years ago. Actually the anniversary date, August 2, 1985, has passed and I had to let it pass... Garland JournalAugust 7, 2025
Editorial My Truth: Why I keep living these memories By: Cheryl Smith Thirty years ago, I met the Bradleys at Love Field Airport. I was thrilled to have Mamie Till Bradley Mobley and... Garland JournalJuly 31, 2025
News My Truth: Lest We Forget By: Cheryl Smith Emmett Louis Till was born on July 25, 1941 in Chicago, IL. The only child of Mamie and Louis TIll, he... Garland JournalJuly 24, 2025
News MY TRUTH: About Gap Year By: Cheryl Smith When I first heard about it, I thought graduating seniors were saying they were going to spend a year working at... Garland JournalJuly 17, 2025
Editorial MY TRUTH: Stop the calls By: Cheryl Smith What I enjoyed most about this past Fourth of July is something I have been praying about for quite some time.... Garland JournalJuly 10, 2025
Editorial MY TRUTH: Dear College Freshman By: Cheryl Smith I hope this letter helps you navigate through your college years without some of the trials and obstacles that could sidetrack... Garland JournalJuly 3, 2025
Editorial My Truth: Keep your hands to yourself By: Cheryl Smith I had a conversation with a mother recently because she felt it necessary to teach her two young boys to defend... Garland JournalJune 25, 2025