Chatrivia Kennedy was born and raised on the west side of Chicago, Illinois. Chatrivia began journaling her thoughts after being diagnosed with HIV, 19 years ago. Chatrivia lived in silence for many years before eagerly bringing HIV awareness through her stories. Chatrivia has now written over 30 books since 2019, most of which she self-published. Her pen name is Unique Kennedy. She's a 41 year old mother of four. Chatrivia is the CEO of Unique Presents LLC Publishing Company, Founder of 501c3 NonProfit Organization Unique Purpose Inc., YouTuber (Unique Presents), Women's Bible Study Teacher with Loving U 4 Life Ministers (Women's Ministry Woman 2 Woman), CEO of CNA ON THE MOVE LLC, Certified HIV Tester and Counselor, Certified Mental Health First AlD Professional, HIV and Abuse Advocate, Works as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Entrepreneur, Certified Life and Writing Coach, and a Full-Time Writer. Chatrivia is on a mission to bring awareness to HIV through her books, inspire others, and bring them hope.

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Chatrivia's story has been featured in the Chicago Tribune Newspaper as well as her Second Annual HIV Awareness event. She was featured in the Howard University STIGMA contest. Chatrivia's poem titled "My Children"' won Honorable Mention in the International Conference on Stigma Art contest. She was also featured in Art of Me Magazine Volume #9 as a HIV Book Spotlight. Chatrivia is a #1 Best Selling Author on Amazon in HIV/AIDS category for her collaboration book “Dating with HIV.” 

 

 

She has a passion for assisting individuals with making their dream of becoming a published other a reality. Chatrivia has published in genres for individuals in many categories. (help, urban street lit, children books, poetry, Christian fiction and memoirs). Chatrivia gives a voice to those that are incarcerated and those that’s re-entering society as well. She has published over 5 individual books incarcerated thus far.