Hi, Everyone!
Today’s Black History Spotlight shines upon my closest aunt, Cheryl Yvette Jones Cunningham—or as I call her, Auntie Cherri.
Cheryl Yvette was born March 24, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee to Clark and Vivian Jones. She is the third of five children, and the oldest daughter.
Affectionately known as Cherri, she has admitted that she is a true blue “Daddy’s Girl,” as she always followed Grampa Clark around everywhere he went. However, Auntie Cherri is also her mother’s daughter; she has that same upbeat, lively, and feisty spirit with an unbelievable boldness that takes anyone by surprise.
Auntie Cherri graduated from the University of Southern California in 1990 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. While earning her degree, she met, fell in love with, and ultimately married Alexander James Cunningham. Ironically enough, the two had gone to the same elementary school all nine years, and hadn’t seen each other until their freshman year at USC. The two were wed in 1989, and to this union, two children were born—one daughter Vanessa, and one son Calvin.
Auntie Cherri is a historic figure in my family because she is the very first family member to pursue getting a book published. Since she was five years old, it has always been Auntie Cherri’s dream to write a book. As a matter of fact, she is currently in the process of writing her autobiography. Though she has not yet found a title for her latest project, she already has five chapters written, one of which is a sweet, poignant dedication to the memory of Grampa Clark.
Auntie Cherri currently lives in Long Beach, California with her husband (my uncle) and their two children (my older cousins).
And you know something—I think I may have found the perfect title for Auntie Cherri’s autobiography. I’m gonna call her this evening and see if she likes it.
Tomorrow’s Spotlight: My great grandfather, Gregory Otis Coleman!
Hugs & Kisses,
Natasha
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