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January Issue: When Thinking Too Much Costs Us Movement
Overthinking, Perfection and Procrastination Continue reading January Issue: When Thinking Too Much Costs Us Movement
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6 Ways to be successful into 2026 as a Teenager
Destiny Miller, Contributing Writer By creating goals for yourself, you can look forward to accomplishing them. They don’t have to be complex goals but sometimes small, like smiling at strangers or waking up earlier than usual. 2. Try to practice cleanliness in the new year. How you keep the space around you reflects your state of mind, so if you try and keep things tidy … Continue reading 6 Ways to be successful into 2026 as a Teenager
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Thrifting
Destiny Miller, Youth Voice Contributor Want to save money and be more sustainable and mindful this holiday season? Youshould try thrifting. Thrifting was created many decades back as a way to keep items out of the landfill and serve lower-class communities. The etymology of the word “thrift” comes from the 1300s Middle English “fact orcondition of thriving” and “prosperity, savings.” Its origins can be seen … Continue reading Thrifting
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Finding Peace In A Busy Season
Damita Miller-Shanklin The season has arrived for sparkling lights, tinsel, beautifully decorated Christmas Trees and all the songs of the season coming through our television and radios. This year seems different. The chaos of uncertainty, trying to make sure your family and friends have a great holiday season as well. I get it! But we all have to slow down and find our peace. The … Continue reading Finding Peace In A Busy Season
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Finding Her Way:East Coast Fall
Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer Aubrie spoke about buying the right coat for the winter she will endure on the East Coast. I personally have not had a decent coat since the 90’s, I stopped buying them because I never wore them. If I did, it would be 2-3 days. I have learned to layer so I can get cooler when needed and warm when needed, … Continue reading Finding Her Way:East Coast Fall
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Ujima Conversations: Coffee Festival 2025
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TableTogether-A Saffron Trust Initiative
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Ujima November Newsletter
FROM THE EDITOR As I write this on a Sunday evening, I am happy about celebrating Thanksgiving with my family. This has been a difficult year for me and many other people. But I have faith and belief things will change for the better. But in the meantime, as we gather with family and friends. Celebrate the love, the laughter, the food and the feeling … Continue reading Ujima November Newsletter
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November/December Issue 2025
Hello Sunflower Tribe- We hope you like our new format of sharing our stories. Please let us know so we can make adjustments if needed. We want you to be able to read Ujima much easier and get the most out of each page. This is the last issue for the year of 2025. We have enjoyed all the stories of our “everyday people” and … Continue reading November/December Issue 2025
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Clutter to Clarity
Meredith Sisnett, Contributing Writer Have you found yourself living with a pile of laundry on your bed or in the laundry room, dishes stacked on the counter, products covering the bathroom sink, or stacks of mail collecting on the kitchen table? If you answered yes, you are not alone. Many of us live with clutter, but chances are it leaves you feeling stressed and overwhelmed. … Continue reading Clutter to Clarity
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Finding Her Way: The Perfect Home
Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writers Ujima is praying for all the students at Howard University. We hope everyone is safe and well after the shooting reported at the campus last week. Stay safe. I recently moved into my first studio apartment. While I’ve been living away from home since I was 18, there have always been roommates or housemates or people around. My apartment in California … Continue reading Finding Her Way: The Perfect Home
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The Power of Testimony: Why Women Must Speak Their Truth
Minister Sonya Hosey, Contributing Writer “When women speak, silence breaks and legacy is born.” Faith and mental health unite when we dare to share our stories. Every woman carries a story — not just for herself, but for the daughters, sisters, and young women who are coming behind her. When we share our journeys, we hand the next generation keys of wisdom, courage, and faith … Continue reading The Power of Testimony: Why Women Must Speak Their Truth
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October 2025 Newsletter
FROM THE EDITOR Happy October Everyone 🎃. Halloween is coming up. Are you trick or treating this year? I know kids really enjoy it. I hope everyone will be safe. This has been a good month. It was busy but I got a lot done. This is the fourth quarter for getting goals completed for the year. How are you doing with finishing up your … Continue reading October 2025 Newsletter
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Seasonal Wellness: Embracing Health Through Every Season
By Jacqueline “Ooh” Johnson Wellness is not a one-size-fits-all journey it changes with the seasons. Each season brings its own rhythm, challenges, and opportunities for renewal. By aligning our self-care practices with the natural cycles of the year, we can create a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Spring is a season of renewal and growth. After the heaviness of winter, it’s the perfect time to refresh … Continue reading Seasonal Wellness: Embracing Health Through Every Season
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Embracing Fall
Christina “Satya” G, Contributing Writer When we think of Fall, many of us think of all the yummy pumpkin-spiced themed food and drinks, and of course Halloween. When we think in terms of what is happening in the natural world around us, Fall signals the start of the Fall Equinox, a portal to a new season of being. This year’s Fall Equinox began on 9/22/25. … Continue reading Embracing Fall
Damita’s October Viewpoint
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October Issue: Jamala Christopher, RD, Planting Seeds of Change
Our issue this month is about Seasonal Wellness and Health. Jamala Christopher, who is a Registered Dietician, gives us important nuggets of information about how she assist people reaching their health goals for their success. We hope this issue inspires and encourages you to be healthy and if you need assistance, Jamala can help. Do you have a health goal? Continue reading October Issue: Jamala Christopher, RD, Planting Seeds of Change
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Finding Her Way: NEW CHAPTERS
By Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer There has been a lot of change around me recently. A little over two weeks ago, I arrived in D.C. for the second time in my life, this time with the majority of my belongings for the next three years in tow. A month ago, I was living my life under the impression that I was moving to Boston. I … Continue reading Finding Her Way: NEW CHAPTERS
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She Speaks Wellness: Healing the Wounds We Didn’t Create-But Refuse to Pass On
By Minister Sonya Hosey What Is Trauma? Trauma is the emotional, mental, and physical response to deeply distressing events. Left unhealed, it can echo across generations. This is generational trauma—yesterday’s suffering showing up in today’s decisions, relationships, and self-worth. Many of us carry the imprint of history—slavery, segregation, poverty, systemic injustice—and the silent struggles of our mothers and grandmothers. We’ve inherited their strength, but also … Continue reading She Speaks Wellness: Healing the Wounds We Didn’t Create-But Refuse to Pass On
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Ujima Magazine Celebrates 17 Years of Empowering the Community
by Jacqueline A. Johnson Jacquie has been a long time contributing writer for a while now. I can’t remember exactly when she started writing for us. She reached out to me and wanted to contribute her stories and the rest is history. We thank you Jacquie for being a part of Ujima and we are looking for more stories in the coming years. For 17 … Continue reading Ujima Magazine Celebrates 17 Years of Empowering the Community
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September 2025 Newsletter
Thoughts From Damita September is always very exciting. I celebrate my birthday and we celebrate Ujima Magazine’s anniversary. This has also been a difficult year personally for me and my family. My mother passed away on April 5, 2025 and my life has changed. She played a big part in Ujima from the beginning. She was proud of the magazine and what I contributed to … Continue reading September 2025 Newsletter
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Echo, Ashleigh Hamilton, and Prevention: When One Paycheck Separates Home to Homelessness
Phyllis Everette BA, MS, CLC, Contributing Writer Non-Profit Executive | Driving Social Impact & Community Empowerment | Revolutionizing the Way We Think of and Engage I wasn’t prepared for what I witnessed at that meeting. None of us were. Miranda stood before us, her infant cradled against her chest, her voice steady despite the trembling in her hands. Just months ago, she was like many … Continue reading Echo, Ashleigh Hamilton, and Prevention: When One Paycheck Separates Home to Homelessness
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Harnessing the Power of the Moon
Christine “Satya” G, Contributing Writer If you’ve noticed, we have been experiencing many unique cosmic events this year. To those that practice spirituality and understand their significance, this is an exciting time to be alive. Just last month on 8/8, there was a powerful Lion’s Gate Portal that provided enhanced manifestation powers. When there are changes cosmically, we too are affected, since we are inextricably … Continue reading Harnessing the Power of the Moon
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Damita’s Viewpoint
Celebrating 17 years of Legacy. Growth. Community Ujima is celebrating its 17 year birthday! Woohoo🌻 This is another milestone that we are so excited about. My team has worked hard, including our writers, to share their stories that we hope resonated with you throughout the past year. Thanks to Ujima’s Contributing Writers Jacqueline Johnson, Minister Sonya Hosey, Aubrie Edmond, and Christina “Satya” Gobert. These ladies … Continue reading Damita’s Viewpoint
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Ujima Celebrates 17 Years!! 🌻
Seventeen years ago, Ujima was born out of a simple need to tell our community’s stories. From glossy pages to digital media, our journey has been one of resilience, growth, and love for the people that make a difference in the world and our communities. In this issue we celebrate 17 years of Everyday Heroes, culture, and community. Thank you for walking this journey with … Continue reading Ujima Celebrates 17 Years!! 🌻
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Behind the Scenes: Finding Her Way
Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer For the past six months, I have been working on writing, recording, and producing an album called All Dogs Go to Heaven. I have been making music since I was a child, but I’ve never tried to release my work even though it has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. Recently, I have been trying … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Finding Her Way
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SHE SPEAKS WELLNESS: God Is Not Concerned About Your Title—He’s Concerned About Your Temple
Minister Sonya Hosey, Contributing Writer In a recent Beacons of Hope interview with Dr. T in Florida, I shared what many clergy quietly wrestle with: the disconnect between serving faithfully and living fully. Too often, churches focus on spiritual strength while ignoring holistic health—leaving leaders, especially women, exhausted and overlooked. The Issue:We lead well but live weary. Ministry becomes performance. We pour into others while … Continue reading SHE SPEAKS WELLNESS: God Is Not Concerned About Your Title—He’s Concerned About Your Temple
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Walkie Talkies, Wisdom & the Will to Hope: A Journey Through Generations
By Meredith Sisnett, Freelance Writer Morning Glooooʻory Erŕeeeboooooddddyyyy! The words echo in my mind like a rallying cry — a burst of joy and nostalgia wrapped in a childhood memory. I was in junior high when I received the best Christmas gift ever: a set of brand-new walkie talkies. These weren’t just toys to me — they were portals to adventure. The excitement was electric. … Continue reading Walkie Talkies, Wisdom & the Will to Hope: A Journey Through Generations
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Celebrating Black Business Month: We’re Rooted, We’re Rising, and We’re Ready
Jacqueline Johnson, Contributing Writer August is Black Business Month—and let me just say, it’s more than a moment, it’s a movement. It’s a celebration of resilience, innovation, and Black excellence in business. We’ve been building tables, launching brands, and showing up boldly in spaces that once tried to count us out. And this month? We’re giving all the flowers. Let’s talk about Jacquie Ooh—my lifestyle … Continue reading Celebrating Black Business Month: We’re Rooted, We’re Rising, and We’re Ready
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August 2025 Newsletter
From The Editor August reminds us to pause, breathe, and celebrate the happiness within our community. Even as summer winds down, the spirit of Ujima continues — lifting everyday heroes, honoring our roots, and reminding us that together, we create history, prosperity and legacies. This month we celebrate Black Business Month. It’s a time to recognize, support, and uplift the entrepreneurs and visionaries who pour … Continue reading August 2025 Newsletter
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Walkie Talkies, Wisdom & the Will to Hope: A Journey Through Generations
By Meredith Sisnett, Freelance Writer Morning Glooooʻory Erŕeeeboooooddddyyyy! The words echo in my mind like a rallying cry — a burst of joy and nostalgia wrapped in a childhood memory. I was in junior high when I received the best Christmas gift ever: a set of brand-new walkie talkies. These weren’t just toys to me — they were portals to adventure. The excitement was electric. … Continue reading Walkie Talkies, Wisdom & the Will to Hope: A Journey Through Generations
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Sacred Slience
Has life ever become so stressful that you feel you need a break in order to recalibrate? As an empath I often feel that way as my sensory awareness is more finely tuned than others. As a result, I often find myself needing to retreat fully from engaging in all senses in order to feel whole again. At the beginning of July I had an … Continue reading Sacred Slience
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Sacred Silence
Christina “Satya” G.-Contributing Writer Has life ever become so stressful that you feel you need a break in order to recalibrate? As an empath I often feel that way as my sensory awareness is more finely tuned than others. As a result, I often find myself needing to retreat fully from engaging in all senses in order to feel whole again. At the beginning of … Continue reading Sacred Silence
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August 2025 Issue: Arnikia ‘Nicky’Robinson
Bendable But Unbreakable August is Black Business Month. Our Everyday Heroes Feature is Arnikia ‘Nicky’ Robinson. She is an author, motivational speaker, advocate and the Executive Director of her own TV show and host. We hope you find this issue inspiring and motivating to go after your dreams. *There’s no elevator to success you have to take the stairs *- Nicky Robinson Continue reading August 2025 Issue: Arnikia ‘Nicky’Robinson
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Ujima July Sunflower Tribe Newsletter
From the Editor The weather this July has been rainy, stormy and flooding. I want to take this opportunity to say my condolences to all the people that were lost in the flood and for all the people who are going to be rebuilding their lives. I can’t imagine what they are going through. Praying for all of them. I’m moving forward in my life … Continue reading Ujima July Sunflower Tribe Newsletter
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Mary’s June-July Tips and Ideas
Mary Linnen, Editor Are you out and about swimming and being in the sun? Make sure you take a look at Mary’s Tips and Ideas as a reminder to remember to be safe in the sun and in the pool. If you have any safety tips, please share them. #marystipsandideas #vacations #sunsafety #poolsafety #blackcommunitymagazine #everydayheroes #sunflowertribe Continue reading Mary’s June-July Tips and Ideas
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Finding Her Way: Graduating the Unknown
Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer When I first read this reflection from one of our contributing writers, I thought about my college graduation. She captures something many of us know deeply—that mix of pride and fear when we step into something new. Her words remind me how often we celebrate the finish line without acknowledging the quiet courage it took just to keep going. As Black … Continue reading Finding Her Way: Graduating the Unknown
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Bring It In The House: Celebrating 5 Years 🎉
Celebrations are precious milestones. It can be your marriage, work, or your business anniversary. Summertime is when people celebrate family reunions, vacations and more. But there is one celebration you should definitely know about… You know Milli Mills from our June-July Everyday Hero Spotlight. She is inviting Austin to her 5th Year Celebration of her Bring It In The House Podcast Show. How did you … Continue reading Bring It In The House: Celebrating 5 Years 🎉
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SHE SPEAKS WELLNESS – Healed in Every Layer: Becoming Whole While Becoming Her
By Minister Sonya Hosey I often tell women: You are like an onion. Life adds layers—trauma, heartbreak, anxiety, burnout, church hurt, survival mode. We carry so much in our minds, bodies, and souls. But healing doesn’t happen all at once. God peels us back gently—layer by layer. Some layers come off easily. Others bring tears. But with each one removed, God doesn’t just expose—He restores. … Continue reading SHE SPEAKS WELLNESS – Healed in Every Layer: Becoming Whole While Becoming Her
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Ujima June Sunflower Tribe Newsletter:
From The Editor We are cruising into the summer. It has arrived. I have been on vacation (that went too fast) with my family. We had a beautiful time. It gave me time to sit, relax and enjoy the ocean. I missed my mama 💔 It gave me some alone time. With all the grief, I have to say Ujima has kept me going and … Continue reading Ujima June Sunflower Tribe Newsletter:
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Why Fine Arts Matter: Your Soul’s Favorite Self-Care
By Jacqueline Johnson, Contributing Writer Ooh girl, yes! Let’s take a moment to give fine arts the standing ovation they deserve. We’re talking about music, dance, painting, theater, poetry—yes, ALL the things that make our souls do a little happy dance. The fine arts aren’t just for the elite or “super creative” folks. They’re for everybody, and trust me when I say, they are essential … Continue reading Why Fine Arts Matter: Your Soul’s Favorite Self-Care
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Gratitude For Water
Christina Gobert, Contributing Writer We are in the full swing of summer, which means staying hydrated is at the top of most people’s minds. Of course one of the best ways to stay hydrated is by replenishing our physical body with water and high water-content fruits. It is said we are unable to survive more than three days without it. And yet, we often take … Continue reading Gratitude For Water
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Ujima Highlight: One Thing To Know This Week 🌻
Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor Another Impactful Loss: Gary Job Corp A Second Chance, A New Beginning: For countless young people across Texas, Gary Job Corps has been more than just a training center—it’s been a second chance. Located in San Marcos, it opened its doors to young people ages 16 to 24 who needed direction, support, and the chance to dream bigger. At Gary, education was … Continue reading Ujima Highlight: One Thing To Know This Week 🌻
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June/July Issue: Meet Mildred “Milli” Batts-Art in Motion, Where Purpose Meets Passion
Our June/July Issue is about the arts. Meet our Everyday Heroes Spotlight Mildred “Milli” Batts, the CEO of Millhouse Entertainment. You will also find great stories from our featured writers and tips and ideas from Margaret Linnen. If you like what you have read, please share with your followers. Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor @theoriginalmillimills @millhouseentertainment #artsandentertaiment #mildredbatts #blackentertainment #youngartist #artinmotion #purposemeetspassion #blackcommunitymagazine #digitalmagazine #everydayheroes #austintexas #ujimamagazine … Continue reading June/July Issue: Meet Mildred “Milli” Batts-Art in Motion, Where Purpose Meets Passion
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Ujima’s May Newsletter
From Damita, Editor Hey Sunflower Tribe 🌻Welcome to May. The heat has came in early. The month has been going well Ujima as I continue to heal from a hard April. I do hope you are doing well. I know you are all busy with graduations, honoring our mothers 💔 and being a part of our Black Community. I wanted to share a few things with … Continue reading Ujima’s May Newsletter
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Achievement, Mothers, and the Power of Community
By Jacqueline A. Johnson, Contributing Writer Achievement doesn’t happen in isolation. Behind every milestone, every breakthrough, every quiet victory, there is a story — and often at the heart of that story is a mother and a community that refused to let go. Mothers are the first architects of dreams. We nurture vision in the small, daily moments — a whispered encouragement, a proud glance, … Continue reading Achievement, Mothers, and the Power of Community
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Mental Holistic Mental Health Support
Christina Gobert, Contributing Writer Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! As a Holistic Therapist, Herbalist, and Ayurveda and Meditation Teacher, I am all too aware the toll mental unwellness can take on one’s life. There are many ways we can stay in balance and ensure we have enough mental fortitude to face life’s challenges. We are all aware of how supportive going to therapy, meeting with … Continue reading Mental Holistic Mental Health Support
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Viewpoint
Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor The months of the year are rolling along and for me it seems quickly. But it may be just me. We have entered Spring and it is my favorite season. I love the Bluebonnets and other colorful flowers that come to life and brighten our days. For many of our young people, this is the time they move up a grade, or … Continue reading Viewpoint
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A Tribute to Achievements, Love and Community
This issue is a tribute to our graduates, our mothers and our community. May is an exciting time for our young people who are heading to a new grade or preparing to enter adulthood to find their way. We also celebrate our black community who is resilient and fighting to continue being visible and counted in our society today. We hope you take time to … Continue reading A Tribute to Achievements, Love and Community
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Soul Care for the Multidimensional Being
Christina Gobert, Contributing Writer Have you been struggling to keep up with a routine that prevents burnout, exhaustion and prioritizes time for yourself? Often our attempts at balance can be superficial, as we often only focus on the physical. This misses the mark, as we are multi-layered beings and require constant attention to and support of all layers of ourselves for true wholeness. From a … Continue reading Soul Care for the Multidimensional Being
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