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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[New Post] Huston-Tillotson Welcomes New President

Huston-Tillotson has named Colette Pierce Burnette as the new university president. Please see link from Austin-American Statesman for more information. http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/huston-tillotson-names-colette-pierce-burnette-its/nkkG8/ #hustontillotsonuniversity, #colettepierceburnette, #austinamericanstatesman, #ujimamagazine, #university, #education, @mbcaustin, #austintx Posted by Damita Miller-Shanklin Damita@ujimamagazine.com Continue reading [New Post] Huston-Tillotson Welcomes New President

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Publisher's Note

[New Post] Publisher’s Journal

Growing up I would hear the saying “April showers bring May flowers.” The saying always made me smile because I love colorful
 flowers, especially Sunflowers.  When I think of April, I think of the beautiful Martin birds come to lay their eggs and have their children in a nest by my front door. I look forward to the two families each year. I also  think … Continue reading [New Post] Publisher’s Journal

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Talk Of The Week

[New Post] Ujima Talk of The Week

Just In Case You MIssed It! Here are list of our stories Ujima readers enjoyed this week Storyteller, Visionary and Purpose Mentor- Meet Julie Blues Entrepreneur, Ethel Scott- Pillocks Pillows Bryan Smith- Breaking Out of Co-Dependency Loyal’Tee Speaks- When I Woke Up… Young Entrepreneur- Mikaila Takes On The Sharks I wanted to share my personal blog that may enjoy. Living LIfe To The Fullest- Damita’s … Continue reading [New Post] Ujima Talk of The Week

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