THE FALL 2026 ISSUE IS HERE

Crowned
With Purpose

Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson's historic enstoolment as Queen Mother of Development in Ghana. Plus Ava DuVernay, Cicley Gay, Anita Hawkins, Dee M. Robinson and 88 pages of stories of resilience, vision and purpose.

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Cheryl Magazine Fall 2026 cover featuring Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson
Ava DuVernay Cicley Gay Anita Hawkins Dee M. Robinson Motherhood: Black Midwifery Collective
Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson in kente cloth and gold crown at her enstoolment

The cover story

A historic crowning, a royal honor

Enstooled as Nana Aba Kwekuwah Somah I, Queen Mother of Development for Abura Odonase, Dr. Cheryl joins a small number of American women to receive the title. Step inside the ceremony, the procession, and the purpose behind it.

"I asked God, 'Why did you choose me for this?'"
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Featured in this issue

Women who lead, create and begin again

Ava DuVernay

PAGE 26

Ava DuVernay

Beyond the Frame

The filmmaker on how storytelling preserves our history and makes room for voices too often overlooked.

"Stop waiting for someone to certify your curiosity."

Cicley Gay

PAGE 34

Cicley Gay

The Courage to Begin Again

The woman beyond the headlines, on leadership, resilience and protecting her peace while serving others.

Anita Hawkins

PAGE 44

Anita Hawkins

Becoming Her

On healing, happiness and becoming the woman she was always meant to be.

"Self-love isn't selfish, it's necessary."

Dee M. Robinson

PAGE 56

Dee M. Robinson

Finding Strength in the Quiet Moments

The CEO of Robinson Hill and GT Spirits on faith, reflection and the courage to ask "Why not me?"

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