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, Holidays

Pajamas and Party For Battered Families In Need

Hey there friends and colleagues! My Foundation need your help! We have been collecting pajamas for the residents for SafePlace Austin and Hope Alliance Crisis Center and funds for the holiday party we are throwing this coming Monday, December 22, 2014. Please help us collect pairs of 1,000 pajamas and the funding to have a wonderful holiday party for the shelter residents! We need pajamas … Continue reading Pajamas and Party For Battered Families In Need

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Community, Health and Wellness

FITNESS SHOWCASE BY THE ALLIANCE FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN HEALTH IN CENTRAL TEXAS ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014 AT PRECINCT ONE

The public is invited to a Fitness Showcase hosted by the Alliance for African-American Health in Central Texas slated for Monday, December 8, 2014 from 5:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. at Travis County Precinct 1 – Community Room at 4717 Heflin Lane. The event is free. Guest instructors will be on hand to provide a variety of exercise opportunities and explain the benefits of exercise.   … Continue reading FITNESS SHOWCASE BY THE ALLIANCE FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN HEALTH IN CENTRAL TEXAS ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014 AT PRECINCT ONE

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Art and Entertainment, Community

Grammy®-Award Winning Austinite Gary Clark, Jr. to Headline Huston-Tillotson University’s President’s Mankind Assisting Students Kindle Educational Dreams Gala Grammy®-Award Winner Chrisette Michele Also Scheduled to Perform

Grammy®-Award winning Austinite blues guitarist Gary Clark, Jr. will headline Huston-Tillotson University’s Twelfth Annual President’s Mankind Assisting Students Kindle Educational Dreams (MASKED) Gala with his trademark guitar sound and engaging vocal style. The black-tie affair is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2015, at the JW Marriott, 110 E. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, at 6 p.m.  In addition, Grammy®-Award winning rhythm and blues singer Chrisette Michele … Continue reading Grammy®-Award Winning Austinite Gary Clark, Jr. to Headline Huston-Tillotson University’s President’s Mankind Assisting Students Kindle Educational Dreams Gala Grammy®-Award Winner Chrisette Michele Also Scheduled to Perform

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