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.
Austin Texas, Black Women, Cancer, Community, Feature Story, Health and Wellness

Ophelia Dabney-Reese “I Am A Survivor” A Tale Of Two Sisters

Ophelia Dabney-Reese is the sister to Joy Dabney-Howard. They are two blood sisters who had been diagnosed with cancer. Ophelia Dabney-Reese is from Austin, Texas. She is a retired school teacher, gospel singer, poet and author. Both of these fabulous women with their strong faith were able to overcome their battle with cancer. Shola: I just want to thank you for allowing me to interview you … Continue reading Ophelia Dabney-Reese “I Am A Survivor” A Tale Of Two Sisters

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Community

DHills Photography and #MyLifeMatters

If you take the time and look at Dwayne Hills Photography, you will see beautiful images of people, locations around Austin, business people and fun photos. He also has photos of people representing their causes such as breast cancer and his latest project #MyLifeMatters. We sat down and discussed photography and his latest community project. UM:When did you fall in love with photography? DH: I … Continue reading DHills Photography and #MyLifeMatters

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Children, Community, Education

Manos de Cristo Set for Back-to-School Serving 2,000 Low-Income Children

Austin nonprofit agency Manos de Cristo is set to help thousands of Central Texas children, Pre-K through 5th grades with this year’s annual Back-to-School program July 20 – 24. The program prepares low-income students for the school year by providing each child with two sets of new clothing, socks, underwear, and a brand new backpack filled with school supplies. WHEN:       July 20-24, 8:00 a.m. to … Continue reading Manos de Cristo Set for Back-to-School Serving 2,000 Low-Income Children

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Business, Education, Entrepreneur, Motivation

Networking Like A Pro with Anthony Abron – The Magnetic Networker™

If you are a new entrepreneur or you been in business for a while, you have heard about the importance of networking. There are people that find networking to be intimidating and difficult to master others find to be an open door to connecting to new people and prospects. The bottom line is if you do not network, at some level, your business will not … Continue reading Networking Like A Pro with Anthony Abron – The Magnetic Networker™

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