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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Active Living, Beauty and Lifestyle, Community Magazine, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, Women's Ministry

[New Issue] The Great Storyteller Javier Wallace

By Damita Miller-Shanklin The new issue of Ujima Magazine is all about summer. Our feature story is Javier Wallace who is the founder of Black Austin Tours a great storyteller and historian that offers fun and educational history all at the same time. You want to read his story and share it with your friends and followers. Enjoy our summer issue!! Continue reading [New Issue] The Great Storyteller Javier Wallace

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Active Living, Community Magazine, Digital Magazine, Ujima Magazine

Indoor Garden

Mary Linnen YES YOU CAN HAVE A GARDENINDOORS! To plant your indoor vegetable garden you’ll want to followthese simple steps: Step 1: Moisten the soil. Fill yourtray or pot with soil. Step 2: 1 or 2 seeds per pod.Add your desired seed to each pod. Step 3: Cover seeds. Cover the seeds with some soil. Step 4: Water. Add some water over the top. Another … Continue reading Indoor Garden

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Around Town, Austin Texas, Business, Community, Community Magazine, Digital Magazine

Thanking Our Sponsor: Estrada’s Cleaners!!

Estrada’s Cleaners has been a sponsor of Ujima Magazine for many years. They provide excellent services for cleaning your clothes and more. If you need a special outfit cleaned for an event or you just want your shirts and jeans looking crisp and neat, you want to go to Estrada’s Cleaners. Ask them about their Tuesday Special as well. Estrada’s Cleaners is family owned and … Continue reading Thanking Our Sponsor: Estrada’s Cleaners!!

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Contributing Writers, Digital Magazine, Women's Ministry

SHE SPEAKS WELLNESS: CAN WE TALK 4REAL?

By Minister Sonya Hosey “Mental health needs more sunlight, candor, andunashamed conversation.”– Glenn Close I am unashamed to saythat I dealt with threedeaths, all within a yearand a half – my sisterand two nieces. At onepoint, I thought after onedeath, I could breatheagain; two more tookmy breath away. I recently went to asalon, and the Nail Techand I began chit-chatting. Curious, I asked how Asianculture … Continue reading SHE SPEAKS WELLNESS: CAN WE TALK 4REAL?

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Books, Community Magazine, Digital Magazine

ARE YOU READING BANNED BOOKS?

By Damita Miller-Shanklin I have been a reader since I was a child. It startedwith my mama reading a book of my choiceevery night before I went to bed. Reading hasalways been a part of my life. My life withoutbooks would be like coffee without sugar. I carrya book in my backpack so when I stop for lunchor I’m under the hair dryer at the … Continue reading ARE YOU READING BANNED BOOKS?

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