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 2025 personal or work goals? I hope to finish most of my goals for Ujima by the end of the year. I wish you all the best in closing out the year in a good place. 

EVERYDAY HERO SPOTLIGHT

Read the full issue here Jamala Christopher October Issue

WHAT WE ARE LOVING

1. The Planner Season. I don’t know how many of you get crazy about choosing the right calendar for the next year? I do! I love trying to decide which one to use or how many. I’m a pen and paper person so I have to have the best planner and it has to be pretty. Do you use a  planner? Let me know your favorite planner. Mine is the Passion Planner. 
2. Tea. Our team has always enjoyed tea. I love Peppermint tea and Ginger Peach tea. One of our team members is enjoying the Pomegranate Tea. I drink tea at work because it helps me feel calm and less tense and stressed. 
3. Pilot Frixion Erasable Pens. These pens make writing things easy. When I make a mistake I can erase it and it is very clean. I use them everyday. If you write a lot and don’t like to cross through your mistakes, this pen is for you. 

UJIMA UPDATES

Ujima Magazine is seeking a Black male writer to share your voice and perspective on topics that impact Black men and our community. You are welcome to write about issues that matter to you, including personal experiences, culture, wellness, relationships, or current events. This is a once-a-month contribution to our digital magazine.

If you’re interested in contributing or learning more, please email Damita@Ujimamagazine.com

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Before We Go…

We Are Austin

If you did not know, Ujima collaborates with #GoneMadProductions and #CBSWeAreAustin to promote our monthly magazine issue. The issue is highlighted every 2nd Tuesday of each month. If you miss it, you can visit We Are Austin/Partnership or our website to view it. The link to the October highlight is here: https://cbsaustin.com/features/we-are-austin/ujima-10-15-2025

Make sure you check it out!

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Thanks for reading and being a part of the Sunflower Tribe.

KEEP BLOOMING