L. Cecillia Morris

The heart of Ms. Cecillia “CeCe” Morris is rooted in love for youth and the young at heart. The scripture, “They asked Jesus, "Do you hear what these children are saying?" "Yes," Jesus replied. "Haven't you ever read the Scriptures? For they say, 'You have taught children and infants to give you praise.'" From Matthew 21:16 is indicative of her heart. Born as Lillian Cecillia Brown in Camilla, Georgia and raised in Miami, Florida, Cecillia “Ce Ce” Morris as we know her today, was shaped by God’s Word, helping people, and entertaining people, all alike.

In looking back over Morris’ life in entertainment and education, since the age of 15, she began working in radio as a part-time co-host of WMBM 1490 in Miami Beach, Florida, proudly graduating with her high school diploma and broadcast communications degree, simultaneously. Continuing her stint in radio, Morris later worked as a Former Broadcast Radio Manager for Silver Star Communications, Keys Communications, and Williams Broadcasting; and as an On-Air Personality past and present. Today, she continues her legacy in radio as an On-Air Personality for WZBN Praise 105.5 FM.

Cecillia Morris’ legacy is also extended in the health arena. Currently, she is a retired health educator who began her career with the Southwest Health District 8-2 in Dougherty County, Georgia. Following this, Morris rose to become the Senior Manager for the Southeast Division of the American Cancer Society of Georgia, managing 17 counties.

Cecillia Morris is also renowned for her community service. Morris is co-founder of her nonprofit organization, Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc., which is a character education and community support organization. Under this mantra, Morris has created a curriculum for youth and young adults, facilitated workshops which brings families together with the educators, created and hosted talk radio community programming, brought entertainers together with community and families for positive influence, and fostered programming to support relationships between faith-based organizations and local law enforcement. Morris has also co-founded a program called the Women of Grace Connection which celebrates women achievement.

Recently Morris co-authored a book with her oldest daughter, Talia Ashley, entitled Mind Your Manna: 12 Steps to Receive Your Blessing. In addition to being a commendable published author, some of Ms. Morris’ other notable accolades include becoming a Mentor for Returning Citizens for the Department of Community Supervision for the State of Georgia in 2018; serving as a two-term (2010 and 2017 Chair of Emory University’s Health Advisory Board of Southwest Georgia – Member since 2010; receiving a United States Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition presented by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. in recognition of Outstanding Achievement, Service, and Public Distinction in 2012; gracing the cover of Albany State University’s alumni magazine called, Aspire, in 2010; assisted in writing the cancer plan for the state of Georgia; chartering the Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, member since inception in 2005; and serving as Editor and Creator of the Community Access News (The C.A.N.) of southwest Georgia from 1991 to 1994.

Cecillia Morris education stems from Davenport University of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Miami Dade College, Miami Jackson Senior High School, both of Miami, Florida. Morris is a loving widower since 2007, devoted mother of four amazing children, and proud grandmother of the best 8 young people ever.