Time sure goes by fast doesn’t it? Ujima Magazine is celebrating 15 years of storytelling in our Black community! What does that look like? Over the years, I have looked for people in our community making an impact and a difference in our community. They are considered our Everyday Heroes! 

The stories shared with our community range from Sickle Cell awareness, technology and innovation, the love Black Father’s have from raising their children, black love and relationships, being a voice for our foster care system, pet parents, young men caring for others by organizing a giving campaign, young religious leaders, awareness of food deserts, art and young people, educational impact on our children, natural healing, entrepreneurs, the importance of water, women who are incarcerated, having a black-owned radio station, homelessness and more.

Ujima’s staff and readers are thankful for the heroes who have shared their experiences and stories of inspiration, devotion, empowerment and leadership in our community. It is important that we continue shining a light on all the contributions we make everyday to our community and surrounding areas. We are an important part of Austin and I will continue to tell stories of how we contribute everyday.

Thank you to our storytellers, our readers and people who contribute their time and love for Ujima Magazine. I can’t put into words the importance you all are to Ujima Magazine and its community mission. We look forward to introducing you to more great people in our community, especially our young people who are our future.

Embrace Your Community

Damita Miller-Shanklin

Editor-in-Chief