Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor-in-Chief Summertime has arrived. We are feeling the hot weather creeping into our lives making it hard to breathe. But we also know the summer brings family time and vacations and just an overall time of joy! In June, many Fathers will be celebrated. My father passed away in 1993 and there has been a void in my life since that time. I … Continue reading Viewpoint
Source: Monica Peña, Director of Community Relations, Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) According to a recent survey from childcare platform Care.com, the average cost to enroll a child in a licensed day care can set you back $16,692 annually in 2024, or $321 a week for just one child, a little less for infants. That’s 25% of the average U.S. income putting childcare out of … Continue reading Central Texas Business Incubator Launches Innovative Program to Support Childcare Providers
Summer Issue-June/July 2024 Ujima’s Summer features Chris Marshall, Founder and Owner of Sans Bar. It is a place for everyone can enjoy non-alcoholic cocktails while being a part of a fun community. This issue also mentions summer and other holidays. We hope you enjoy reading our latest issue. Please share with your followers, friends and family. Continue reading Black Men Shaping Our Future: Featuring Chris Marshall
Finding Her Way Aubrie Edmond, Contributor Last weekend, I went to the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz, California. If you’ve ever been to Northern California, you see at least one bumper sticker for this place on the back of a car in most parking lots, regardless of the city. I’ve been to Santa Cruz at least a dozen times and my boyfriend goes to school … Continue reading Optical Illusions
She Speaks Wellness Minister Sonya Hosey, Contributor Women wear T-shirts with the empowering phrase “I don’t look like what I’ve been through” and openly discuss their experiences. Despite spending billions of dollars on makeup and hair and achieving success in our careers, we share stories that, at one time, only our inner selves can hear. Transparency is critical, but listening to your inner voice and … Continue reading Don’t Look Like What You Have Gone Through
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