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.
Community

Are You Going To the Pflugerville Book Festival?

The festival is free and will be held in the Poppy, Cosmos and Lantana rooms on Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Guests KAZI Book Review’s Hopeton Hay Nationally bestselling & Edgar Award winning author Meg Gardiner Newbery Honor Medal winner Jacqueline Kelly St. Martin’s Minotaur Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Award winner Janice Hamrick Chris … Continue reading Are You Going To the Pflugerville Book Festival?

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Beauty, Publisher's Journal

Rebirth and Renew Yourself In April  

April has arrived and with it Spring has sprung as well. My favorite thing about Spring is watching the flowers begin to grow and come alive. April is always a re-birth and a time to renew my life and the things around me. I have been getting outdoors and enjoying all the flowers and sunlight. If you want to enjoy a walk and surround yourself … Continue reading Rebirth and Renew Yourself In April  

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Community

Are You Purposefully Branding Your Business?

Click Here To Register Today! #embraceyourcommunity #janesanford #thrivesimple #communityspotlight @orangecoworking #networking #ujimamagazine2016 #behindthescenes #marchevent2016 @meintheatx @paigturna @marylinnen @lifemusicatx #austin #business2016 @demarcorealtalk @jeanettewhill @mbcaustin If you have any questions, please email Damita@Ujimamagazine.com Damita Miller-Shanklin, Ujima Magazine Continue reading Are You Purposefully Branding Your Business?

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Community, Education, Networking

Are You Purposefully Branding?

Community Spotlight and Networking with Ujima Magazine Community Spotlight and Networking with Ujima #embraceyourcommunity #janesanford #thrivesimple #nayajones #communityspotlight @orangecoworking #networking #ujimamagazine2016 #behindthescenes #marchevent2016 @meintheatx @paigturna @marylinnen @lifemusicatx #austin #business2016 @demarcorealtalk @jeanettewhill @mbcaustin #kimholiday #karenmaxfieldlunkin @sunflower_vir #branding If you have any questions, please email Damita@Ujimamagazine.com Continue reading Are You Purposefully Branding?

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Business, Publisher's Journal

Focusing on Business

March has arrived and I hope you are enjoying the cool weather because you know it will be getting much warmer soon. Austin will be bustling with SXSW participants, festivals and all the fun things Austin does around this time. This month Ujima will focus on business trends, networking tips and tools every entrepreneur can use. If you are in business you are most likely … Continue reading Focusing on Business

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