Author: Damita M-S

I am the Founder/Publisher of a digital magazine called Ujima, located in Austin, Texas. We highlight our "everyday heroes." Ujima focuses on the "everyday hero" in our Black community. We promote, inspire and educate through writing positive stories. I also love art, dogs, photography, journaling, blogging and wine.
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Austin Texas, Community Magazine, Inspiration, Ujima Magazine

Something Grander Still: A Journey of Soul and Ancestry

By Phyllis Everette, Contributing Writer One Tuesday evening, I was invited to a small dialogue, Big Impact: An Evening with the UT African and African Diaspora Studies Department. It was there I met Dr. Philip Townsend, a phenomenal Austin curator who invited me to visit the exhibit of Carrie Mae Weems. I had not heard of Carrie Mae Weems, but the rich conversation taking place … Continue reading Something Grander Still: A Journey of Soul and Ancestry

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Community Magazine, Health and Wellness, May Issue, Ujima Magazine

Ujima’s May Issue: The Honorable Dr. Larry Wallace, Jr. -The Black Men’s Health Clinic

We hope you enjoy our inaugural issue about Black Men’s Health. We hope the information will start conversations with loved ones so our Black Men can be healthier and teach their sons Continue reading Ujima’s May Issue: The Honorable Dr. Larry Wallace, Jr. -The Black Men’s Health Clinic

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Austin Texas, Community Magazine, Digital Magazine, Education, Ujima Magazine, Website Stories

The Jewel Institute: Building Confidence in Math: How Autumn Shead Is Helping Students Succeed

Damita Miller-Shanklin, Writer When I was in school, math was always a challenge for me. From learning the abacus in elementary school to taking courses in college, it never quite clicked. Looking back, I realize one thing I didn’t take advantage of was tutoring—something that might have made a real difference. That’s why I found the work of Autumn Shead so interesting. As the Founder … Continue reading The Jewel Institute: Building Confidence in Math: How Autumn Shead Is Helping Students Succeed

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