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.
Back To School, Children, Education

Tips For Starting The School Year Right!

With the summer coming to an end, many young people and college students are gearing up for the return to school and college. When I was coming up, the first of August, my mom and I would begin shopping for school supplies and school clothes. It was my favorite memory because I loved school supplies, especially pens. I still look for great writing pens. However, … Continue reading Tips For Starting The School Year Right!

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Publisher's Journal

Returning To “Real” Life Soon

Wow! These months are flying by quickly. The hope is you are managing the heat. August brings to mind a restart. Children return to school, colleges gear up for fresh faces, and family life returns to a more focused routine. This month we will share stories about back to school and starting fresh for the second half of the year. We will share tips to … Continue reading Returning To “Real” Life Soon

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Black Women, Cancer, Community, Education, Feature Story, Inspiration

Joy Dabney-Howard “I Am A Survivor” The Tale of Two Sisters

Cancer has been recognized as one of the world’s number one killer. There have been more than one million people in the United States whom have been diagnosed with cancer each year. Two out of three people who have been diagnosed with cancer in today’s society and are able to survive at the minimum of 5 years due to extensive studies, research, test and support. … Continue reading Joy Dabney-Howard “I Am A Survivor” The Tale of Two Sisters

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