September is a special month for us at Ujima Magazine, as we celebrate another great milestone! Can you believe it’s been since September 15, 2008, that Ujima first launched in print? The excitement I felt then is still the same feeling I experience every time I see our finished issue each month.

If you’ve been with us on this journey, you already know our story. Our mission to tell the vibrant and powerful stories of the Black community remains as strong as ever. Our commitment to highlighting our “everyday heroes” is the heartbeat of Ujima. This is who we are, a niche digital community magazine, dedicated to uplifting and celebrating our community. And honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating this milestone and jump into this special issue dedicated to Ujima. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to my amazing team, our talented contributing writers, and the wonderful collaboration with Madelyn Patterson. Together, we’re ready to propel Ujima forward in the digital space!

Thank you for your continued support, and for sharing our stories with your friends and family. Let’s raise a toast to another year of great stories, new connections, and being a proud part of the Austin community!

Cheers to many more years of Ujima! 🥂

Embrace Your Community

Damita