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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The 2nd Annual East Austin Community Fall Festival

The McKinley Heights, Clifford Sanchez and Homewood Heights Neighborhood Association presents: The 2nd Annual East Austin Community Fall Festival Saturday, November 7, 2015, 1:00p – 6:00p It’s a fact that East Austin is rapidly growing and changing. Get a chance to meet your new neighbors at The East Austin Community Fall Festival Saturday, November 7, 2015, 1:00p – 6:00p at Space12 located at 3121 E. 12th St. … Continue reading The 2nd Annual East Austin Community Fall Festival

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Gabriel George, Sickle Cell
Celebrating the Vision, Health and Wellness, Memories

Thriving With Sickle Cell

Meeting Gabriel George was one of the great highlights for Ujima Magazine.   In 2009 he was the National Poster child for Sickle Cell.  When we met this awesome young fellow he had been to the White House to meet President Obama in the Oval Office along with his mother. Today Gabriel is a an 11th grader at a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math school (STEM).  … Continue reading Thriving With Sickle Cell

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Birthday, Celebrating the Vision, Celebration, Community, Food and Drink, UM7

Celebrating Our Food Connections

Ujima Magazine has always had the love of good food. From healthy drinks to good down home meats. The goal was to share ideas with the community to help with the family meals. Thank you to everyone that shared a recipe or a web site with good ideas!! Look for more recipes in the near future. #ujimamagazine7yrs #um7 #celebratingthevision #community #birthday #food #recipes @meintheatx @rock_theone … Continue reading Celebrating Our Food Connections

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