​Keeping It 401 With Cherie Cruz #5 10/29/25 -  In this episode of “Keepin it 401” w/Cherie Cruz, we hear from two incredible volunteers with the Deportation Defense Network, Josh and Alicia. You will learn about all the great work of the Deportation Defense Network, how you can get involved and trained up to protect your neighbors, and build collective power to stop the destruction of ICE in our communities.

Keeping It 401 With Cherie Cruz #4 10/22/25 -  On tonight’s show of Keeping it 401, we had the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Manuela Raposo, founding Director of the Rhode Island Welcome Back Center and Executive Director of the Welcome Back Initiative, a national initiative, as well as a dear friend and mentor of mine. Tune in to hear about Dr. Raposo’s life growing up in Providence by a strong single mother, navigating the challenges and overcoming the barriers throughout life, all while throughout giving back and lifting others up to success, Keeping it 401 style! Tune in to hear all about the many success and ways to get involved. You don’t want to miss this episode!​

Keeping It 401 With Cherie Cruz #3 10/15/25 -  In this episode listen in to learn about the the Prince Hall Mason’s and the Prince Hall Grand Lodge here in Rhode Island, a space that stands as a cornerstone of faith, leadership, and community for Rhode Island’s Black and Cape Verdean families.
We are joined by Kyle Bennett, the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Rhode Island as we discuss the Prince Hall Mason's history here in Rhode Island, to the 2020 devastating fire, the rebuild through the Restoring Hope, Transforming Lives – Rebuilding campaign, and how you can support this historically deeply impactful organization to so many in our Rhode Island community.  ​

Keeping It 401 With Cherie Cruz #2 10/08/25 -  Tonight’s show we welcomed Cindy Miranda, community leader and advocate who shares her experience growing up in Providence, her work with Olneyville Neighborhood Association (ONA), the Multilingual Language Learners Coalition and her work as a tenant leader of the first commercial tenant’s union right here in Providence, Atlantic Mills Tenant Union.

We also had a special guest appearance and debut on the show, JC is Laughable with Jazzlynn Cruz. Listen in to her her scary movie pics and favorite roasts.​

Keeping It 401 With Cherie Cruz Pilot 10/01/25 -  Tonight on the first episode of many to come, we talked to the Triple OG Mr. Richard Addison Sr. Coach, Veteran and life long fighter for justice. We talked about life growing up in Pawtucket and the struggles for the Black community, coming back from serving your country as a veteran, coming together as a community for equal rights and employment opportunities, and more. You don't want to miss this.