WHO IS CHERISSE SCOTT? Exclusive Interview with CEO & Founder of SisterReach
The Unleashed Voice Magazine celebrates its four year anniversary. The November/December 2019 issue is dedicated to the 31st observation of World AIDS Day.
The 2019 World AIDS Issue is filled with dynamic articles that aim to highlight the HIV epidemic so many warriors are desperately fighting. In this issue TUV Magazine is unapologetic for writing about people and issues that directly affect us daily. As our magazine turns four years old, we are reminded to keep “Doing It Afraid.” https://www.worldaidsday.org/
On the cover is the remarkable Reproductive Justice Activist, Educator, and Advocate Ms. Cherisse Scott.
The incomparable Ms. Cherisse Scott is a fearless and fierce black sister who is ready to battle for the betterment of sisterhood. She stood in the face of white supremacy in the Tennessee state capital and refused to back down in a room filled with bigotry. Her organization SisterReach is doing just as the name implies, “reaching sisters” through dynamic reproductive justice & social advocacy work. We are excited to highlight a rising civil rights pioneer from Detroit, Chicago, and Memphis! https://www.sisterreach.com
Ms. Cherisse Scott, Founder & CEO of SisterReach
Fall Fashion
The House of Colby provides the Fall Fashion highlight. As expected fashion designer Colby Butler delivered by displaying his designs and putting the world on notice that his collection is made to be a COUTURE LINE!
House of Colby – Fashion Models
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
Jonathan M. Ealy and J. David Scruggs were joined together in an intimate ceremony at Butler Park overlooking the Mississippi River on October 06, 2019. The newlyweds plan to honeymoon in Italy in Fall 2020.
J. David Scruggs (L) Dr. Rosalind Nichols (C) Jonathan M. Ealy (R)
Meet two dynamic champions in the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic. LaWayne Childrey is a native of Birmingham, AL, an accomplished author who wrote his memoir “Peeling Back the Layers: A Story of Trauma, Grace and Triumph. Childrey is unapologetic in sharing his HIV diagnosis of over 20 + years in hopes of combating stigma and educating the community. http://www.lawaynechildrey.com
LaWayne Chlidrey ‘Positively a Champion’
Mildred Edwards ‘Positively Positive’
Mildred Edwards is a native of Memphis, TN and founder of ‘My Sisters Keepers’ a grassroot ministry of sorts for women diagnosed wtih HIV/AIDS. Mildred is unapologetic about her HIV positive status and has been the ‘Face of AIDS’ on numerous campaigns. Edwards is always eager to uses her voice to shine the brightest light on a very dark situation for some. Mildred has found her greatest joy through her beautiful granddaughter “Little Miss Milauni.”
BLACK MILLENNIALS 4 FLINT
Black Millennials 4 Flint, Founder CEO & President LaTricea Adams
When the Flint, Michigan water crisis began in 2014, the lead discovered to be seeping in the drinking water caused a massive public outcry. Whereas, Flint is a majority – black city where 40 percent of its residence live in poverty. The Black Millennials 4 Flint grassroot movement was birthed as an effort to take collective action and advocate against the crisis of lead exposure specifically in African-American & Latino communities throughout the nation. https://www.blackmillennials4flint.org/about-us
Headquartered in Memphis, TN Grind City Kicks is a movement and sneaker apparel community. Grind City Kicks (GCK) was founded in Memphis by a visionary but built by a group of people that had a high interest for shoes but had a greater passion for helping and impacting people. They combined their interest and passion and created a brand that is not only an online shoe and apparel store, but a brand that collaborates with nonprofit organizations and other businesses to impact the greater community. GCK uses its platform to motivate and encourage the youth towards excellence, and also uses the same platform to bring awareness to social issues in the community. https://chris-porter-94me.squarespace.com/gck-apparel?category=Sneakers
Each issue of TUV Magazine is filled with stories about lives of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. It is the intention of the publishers to create a holistic read for readers to see themselves through the lives of our featured guests. Do you have a story? Do you know someone that has a story and deserve an opportunity to gain media exposure? If so, please contact us at info@tuvmag.com.
Sources:
1) www.worldaidsday.org (2) www.wmcactionnews5.com
It is apparent to me as a voter and relative of Dr. Clemons that Matthews interest in District 6 is to pull potential voters from Clemons in favor of Edmund Ford, Sr. Matthews is using tactics similar to Donald Trump to appeal and arouse the so-called “Black Christian Voters” who oppose homosexuality. Matthews and the candidate who I believe paid him to assualt Dr. Clemons (Edmund Ford, Sr.) are clearly trying to use homophobia for political ends. This tactic is nothing new and has been used even by the most unscrupulous in the industry. This bait they are dangling to draw Dr. Clemons into an insidious war of words will not work.
According to a recent poll by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights there is a tendency for political leaders to stir up prejudice through homophobic rhetoric, especially during elections. It seems that the use of homophobia has become a ubiquitous part of the contemporary political landscape in the upcoming Memphis election.
Matthews is intentionally using homophobia for political ends in the upcoming District 6 race. This tactic is to draw attention away from the real issue District 6 is facing. District 6 has suffered enough under the hands of the Ford regime which has led to rampant unemployment, lack of viable political representation, poverty, blight, lack of equity, failing schools, failing infrastructure and not to mention that 38126 is the poorest zip code in the State of Tennessee.
Let’s be clear this bigoted attack from Matthews is more about stopping Dr. Clemons momentum against his paid endorser Edmond Ford, Sr. Why else would a meaningless talk show host spend an entire show dedicated to talking about Dr. Clemons and his family?
Dr. Davin D. Clemons, DMin (RECEIPTS)
To get a fuller sense of what it is like at Youth Ignite Memphis, watch this video from last spring:
Meet The Davis-Washingtons 
Education forums will devote a range of workshops to enlightenment on such topics as diversity and inclusion, business start-ups, politics, domestic violence, mindfulness, and purpose. Tri-State Talks will examine the intersections of racial, social, economic, and health disparities against minorities in the LGBT community by showcasing thought leaders and experts including Gwendolyn Clemons, Mildred Edwards, Cherisse Scott, Dr. Daniel Black, and Dr. Marye Bernard. This year’s Pride Weekend also welcomes special guests including P. London, D$, Monica Lusk, Dr. Marissa Richmond, Reverend Edie Love, Ashleigh D. Brock, JD, Olliette Drobot, Dr. Orisha Bowers, Harold Leffall, Alisha Dixon, Parker Bryant, and other notable leaders from among the LGBTQ community.
This 3rd Annual Tri-State Pride Weekend is made possible with special thanks to sponsors including Cathedral of Praise Church of Memphis, Cathedral Foundation, The Unleashed Voice, Relationships Unleashed, National Civil Rights Museum, Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, Memphis Ryan White Program, OUT Memphis, Friends for Life, Family Safety Center, HIV Treatment Works, Prevention from the Pulpit Initiative, Hope House, Center for Black Equity, Youth Leadership Initiative, Sister Reach, The Vision Community Foundation, Volunteers In Service To America, Planned Parenthood, Path 2 Parenthood, Gilead, Nike, Walmart, Paradox Catering and Consulting, AARP, Society for Human Resource Management, Kelly Services, ServiceMaster, Southwest Tennessee Community College, Shelby County Health Department, City of Memphis Public Safety Recruitment, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and City of Memphis.
