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.
Community

Zeta Phi Beta Announces Its Third Annual Finer Womanhood Conference

Area youth are invited to attend the “Zeta Finer Womanhood Conference: Your Purpose Defined” sponsored by the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Pi Omega Zeta Chapter. The event will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Old Settlers, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. Motivational speakers to include: KVUE Journalist – Ashley Goudeau, NFL NY Giants Super bowl … Continue reading Zeta Phi Beta Announces Its Third Annual Finer Womanhood Conference

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Art and Entertainment

A Review: THE MOUNTAINTOP

THEATRE: I will preface this by saying that I viewed the epic movie, SELMA! and the stirring play, The Mountaintop, within twenty-four hours of each other. While I was fairly young and living in the north when these events took place, I do have memories of dinner table conversations, front porch discussions, back porch arguments about the pros and cons of stirring up white folks … Continue reading A Review: THE MOUNTAINTOP

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Beauty, Fashion

Fashion: At The Golden Globe Awards

Just a few of the beautiful fashions from the Golden Globe Awards. Photo Credit: Jason Merrit/Getty Images, Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, Frazier Harrison/Getty, and John Shearer/Invision/AP #2015GoldenGlobeAwards, #ujimamagazine, #fashion, #glamour, #celebrities, #paigeturner, #beauty, Posted by Damita Miller-Shanklin Damita@Ujimamagazine.com Continue reading Fashion: At The Golden Globe Awards

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Publisher's Note

Publisher’s Note

I’m off and running. It’s January 2015 and I’m excited about what lies ahead. Ujima continues to evolve and we love the challenge and the fun. I’m looking forward to meeting new people and sharing their stories that will enhance our community. This month Ujima is focusing on renewal, refreshing ourselves and moving ahead. Look for stories that will help you start your year feeling … Continue reading Publisher’s Note

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Beauty, Entrepreneur, Fashion

Destinee Duncan, Designer of Glossy Girls Fashion

Fashion I first met Destinee and her mother Danette Duncan at the 2014 Austin Fashion Week show. When I saw this cute little girl and her models walk down the runway and it was announced that Destinee was the designer, I got so excited. I knew I had to speak to her and her mom. I immediately went over and introduced myself to both of … Continue reading Destinee Duncan, Designer of Glossy Girls Fashion

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