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Cheryl Worrell Brown

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Journalist, producer, and neighbor who enjoys meeting people, being involved in community and living a simple life of respect and harmony. Graduate of Cleveland State University, Ohio B.A. Psychology and Business Administration. Graduate certificate American University, Washington, DC in Film, Radio, Video and Television Broadcast Media; Harvard Institute of Learning in Retirement, Member; DCTV (DC); PGCTV (MD); AIM (VA); CCTV (MA); Chamber of Commerce (AL)& (MD) Mother of three adult sons (husband Houston Brown, Jr. of 20 years deceased/Cancer) Currently a resident of Cambridge, MA. Retired from The Boeing Company occassionally work as a contractor to various corporations/organizations such as Novartis, BioGen, etc. Also I am a BeLive producer/host of "The Ordinary Show" about Ordinary People doing Extraordinary Things watch Channel 9 or webseries at myordinaryshow.com cctvcambridge.org and NeighborMedia.org Journalist. I love to read, travel and take pictures of life.Currently serve on Board of Directors CCTV; Fundrasing Committee, Chair

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Ready or Not? Emergency Preparedness

Whether it's hurricanes, earthquakes, fire, or floods, disasters come upon us quickly and unexpectedly. A part of us empathize with others, but another part of us believe "it's not likely to happen to me."

September is Emergency Preparedness month, it's time to get ready by at least making a plan. Visit My Ordinary Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr5VxE5X0b4 where we talk about Emergency Preparedness

In the words of a phenomenally wise man, Bishop T.D. Jakes "Get ready, get ready, get ready"

Alternative Facts?

I was reading an interesting article in the Cambridge Chronicle about the old Harvard Square Theater.

The building is located on Church Street and I walk past it every week on my way to class.

It has always caught my eye because of the beautiful nostalgic murals painted on the building's exterior.

The artwork reminds me of simpler happier times. Just puts me in a good mood.

Sign of the Times

Cambridge is a city of "squares". If you're new to the area or a traveler passing through, it might be a challenge finding the "downtown" area of the town. Once you come to grips with the layout, one can appreciate the culture, attitude, and attributes of the many "squares" of Cambridge. Of course, Harvard Square has been covered in the media lately because of the perceived extinction of it's smaller traditional "mom & pop" style stores that have been around for close to 100 years.

#RaceInBoston

The President of the United States spoke to the nation tonight about race relations

Why now?

Perhaps the exponential numbers of murders of citizens by police officers warranted the conversation

Or it could be the recent murder of police officers by a private citizen?

Whatever the reason,

African American children are crying for their fathers tonight,

Caucasian children are crying for their fathers tonight,

Hispanic and Latino children are crying for their fathers tonight...

because they are not.

Beyond the Couch

Are you a couch potato contributing to the nightmare of life?

As we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I pause to reflect on why.

Superficially we remember his humanitarian efforts, his walk with Gandhi, talks with Malcolm, negotiations with nations and presidents, and his humble beginnings of marching and breaking bread with everyday people like you and me. His life was truly a testament to what it means to "love thy neighbor".

Subconsciously, what's going on in our minds?

Somewhere nestled between our jubilation and indignation we remember the injustices that he preached against.

Pride & Prejudice

Multicultural Reporting Assignment w Patricia Egessa, CCTV Instructor

Assuming that the class focus would be on covering journalism in only “black and white”, I thought the class would not be interesting or of value. Instead, we were immediately challenged to face evil within ourselves, revealing elitist attitudes and deep seated fears.

Say it Loud...

Nassir "NAS" Jones Prestigious Award Honoree at Harvard

Ever since James Brown introduced this epic anthem in 1968, I’ve struggled with this phrase. Don’t get me wrong, the concept is worth embracing. It’s just the word “proud” that gives me pause. But tonight I felt proud. Not in an ostentatious way. I was proud in a humbling 1968 celebratory way. Tonight, in Cambridge, history was made…again. As it was brought to my attention, 1930 Wiley College debate team from Marshall, Texas was filmed in the very same Memorial Hall Sanders Theater at Harvard University.

Sayonara Summer

Labor Day...the final frontier before we put away the mementos of summer.

Whether it be a final visit to the beach, back yard BBQs (hint hint), or catching the latest movie blockbuster, Labor Day is sort of the last Hoorah before returning to school or the routine of work.

For many in the Cambridge area (i.e.. students), summer means returning home to catch a breather from university studies.

Hence, the real experience of a Cambridge summer is always missed.

Peonies for your Thoughts!

My first winter in Cambridge and we're hit with the storm of biblical proportions.

What's even more ironic is the fact that the eight foot snow fall record was broken...by an inch or two.

Nevertheless we made it through and now you can share a moment in history with me by having an exclusive look at my year in review.

Actually, I haven't been here a whole year yet, but after this winter, it think I have something to talk about..

So, are you ready to reminisce?

Tune in to BeLIVE Tuesday at 6pm on Channel 9,, sit back and enjoy!

Riots in Baltimore - History Repeats Itself

Jonathan Daniels Freedom Rider from Massachusetts Murdered for the Cause

Because I am from the Maryland area, I watch events unfold in Baltimore here in Cambridge with sorrowful objectivism. I always hope for the best in mankind, but my heart is heavy for yet another mother that mourns her son.