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.
Business, Entrepreneur, Passion

[New Post] See Mikaila Take On The Sharks!!

Watch Austin’s Own Mikaila take her business to the next step by tackling the Sharks on ABC’s Shark Tank.  You don’t wan to miss this!!!!  Ujima wishes Mikaila best wishes and we are very proud of you. Go Get’em!!!! #beesweetlemonade, #beesweetsharks, @abcsharktank, #mikailaulmer, #austin, #entrepreneur, #business, #ujimamagazine, @lovebeesweet Posted by Damita Miller-Shanklin damita@ujimamagazine.com Continue reading [New Post] See Mikaila Take On The Sharks!!

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Publisher's Note

[New Post] Publisher’s Note

I’m ready for Spring and I hope you are as well. I love colorful flowers, especially Sunflowers, because they make me smile and feel good. I hope your March will be full of color and joy. The city is buzzing and there will be a lot to enjoy. Get out and live life. Ujima is transitioning into Spring! @meintheatx, #ujimamagazine, #paigeturna, #spring, #livelife, #colorfulflowers, #happiness … Continue reading [New Post] Publisher’s Note

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Business, Entrepreneur

[New Post] A New Design In Gift Giving~Pillocks Pillows

Ethel Scott and her company Pillocks Pillows are diligently at work preparing for their Kickstarter launch. Ujima wanted to assist by sharing and making people aware of the project. Pillocks Pillows is a small entity created in 2006, opening its doors for business in 2014, however it started out with the name Pillow Talk etc., and eventually changing the name as the design improved. Pillocks … Continue reading [New Post] A New Design In Gift Giving~Pillocks Pillows

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Authors, Ujima Reading Lounge

[New Post] Meet Julia Blues; Storyteller, Visionary and Purpose Mentor

I recently met Julia Blues through social media. I noticed she was an author and I wanted to introduce her and her books to Austin. This is what she had to say. Ujima: My understanding is you moved to Austin recently. Can you tell me a little about yourself and what made you move to Austin? Julia: That is correct. March will be my year … Continue reading [New Post] Meet Julia Blues; Storyteller, Visionary and Purpose Mentor

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Art and Entertainment, Black History, Contributing Writers

[New Post] From Portland To Austin~ Who I Am; Celebrating Me. A Black History Production

What a great performance I witnessed last night! The show was magnificent! I’ve seen this play approximately 7 times over the years. This recent showing blew me away. Each year the cast, writing and production gets better in all phases. I’m proud to say that all participating cast members have grown and elevated this uplifting and motivating play to higher heights. The Who I Am; … Continue reading [New Post] From Portland To Austin~ Who I Am; Celebrating Me. A Black History Production

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