Viewpoint: Celebrating 16 Years

September is a special month for us at Ujima Magazine, as we celebrate another great milestone! Can you believe it’s been since September 15, 2008, that Ujima first launched in print? The excitement I felt then is still the same feeling I experience every time I see our finished issue each month. If you’ve been with us on this journey, you already know our story. … Continue reading Viewpoint: Celebrating 16 Years

Celebrating 16 Years and Growing…

This issue is all about celebrating 16 years of telling stories of the “everyday heroes” in our black community. The highlight is explaining how the petal of the sunflower is our foundation. We look forward to another year of growth and being a part of the Austin Community. We hope you enjoy the issue. Share the link with your followers, friends and family. We would … Continue reading Celebrating 16 Years and Growing…

Don’t Forget to Celebrate National Dog Month

Damita Miller-Shanklin August is known as the “Dog Days of Summer” but do you know it is also known as National Dog Month. It is the perfect time to do something special for your fur babies. Having pets plays a big part in your life. They are your companion, they keep you safe, they love you unconditionally and they make you laugh and happy. Here … Continue reading Don’t Forget to Celebrate National Dog Month

Finding Her Way: Musing

Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer I’ve been feeling a little sluggish recently, bored and slow with the haze of summer. Things haven’t happened the way I’d planned, they often don’t, but I’ve been trying to make the most of it. I’m going outside most days, being prosocial, getting some sun. The sun in California just doesn’t feel the same as it does in Texas, it’s more … Continue reading Finding Her Way: Musing