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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City Seeks Artists For Two Major Public Art Opportunities At Airport

Art in Public Places (AIPP), a program of the City of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division of the Economic Development Department, is pleased to announce two open Calls to Artists, seeking  to commission professional artists, or artist teams, to design and fabricate artwork for large-scale projects at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA). The opportunities are open to professional visual artists, or artist teams, who live in … Continue reading City Seeks Artists For Two Major Public Art Opportunities At Airport

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Capital City Black Film Festival Starting Tomorrow!!

Capital City Black Film Festival is Back in Austin for               Another Successful Showing August 21-23, 2014 Capital City Black Film Festival (CCBFF) is back after a tremendous inaugural year in September 2013. In 2013, CCBFF kicked off its inaugural year with screen two days of independent films expressing the African American experience. Now, the 2014 festival is staged … Continue reading Capital City Black Film Festival Starting Tomorrow!!

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Sunni Soper~ For Public Consumption

Sunni Soper – For Public Consumption – Debut Album Release Party August 28 – 8 p.m. Neo Soul Lounge at Mr. Catfish and More – 1144 Airport Boulevard, Austin, Texas   Sunni Soper is a poet and music advocate based in Austin, TX. Her pieces have aired on KAZI 88.7 FM, KOOP 91.7 FM and Syren Entertainment’s internet station. At the 2014 Austin Hip Hop … Continue reading Sunni Soper~ For Public Consumption

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Issues of National Importance… Loyal’Tee Speaks

Why is it so hard for Our Young Black Men to get “it”? Why is it that they’re more focused on becoming a rapper or pro basketball player rather than going to school to further their education and becoming more than the expected? I believe that social media, society and their environment play a big role in their decision making. Yes I know I can’t … Continue reading Issues of National Importance… Loyal’Tee Speaks

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First Annual Summer Sip and Shop!

JazzEvents is hosting it’s first Annual Summer Sip & Shop Featuring Makeup artist extraordinaire Mei Ling Williams in the makeover lounge, Mia Johnson with “It works” and the talented Violinist Thomas McGregor and a host of other great vendors. Click the link to purchase your ticket for only $5. If you are interested in being a vendor please email jazzevents@msn.com. Here is the ticket link … Continue reading First Annual Summer Sip and Shop!

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