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.
Black History, Celebrating the Vision, Education

Fannie Lou Hamer

As we celebrate Black History Month, Ujima Magazine will be looking at Women in Black History. These women are heroes of a time that has come full circle. Women are marching and protesting to ensure our rights are not taken for granted or compromised. This month is dedicated to all women who stand up for freedom, empowerment and equal opportunity. Welcome to Black History Month! … Continue reading Fannie Lou Hamer

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Education, Health and Wellness, Uncategorized

Are You Practicing Self-Care?

Last year, I started looking into self-care for myself. We all have things we enjoy, but what I found to be the key is scheduling time for whatever you do to take the time to care for yourself.  At one point in my life, I made a prayer alter which I used daily. I would meditate with the Bible, pray and then just listen. I … Continue reading Are You Practicing Self-Care?

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Cancer, Celebrating the Vision, Health and Wellness

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among African American women. … Among younger women (under age 45), however, the mortality rate of breast cancer is higher in African Americans than in whites. The median age of diagnosis is 57 years for African American women, compared to 62 years for white women. Nothing speaks more clearly to the shocking breast cancer health disparities than … Continue reading Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Business, Celebrating the Vision, Entrepreneur, Five Things Learned, Friday Wrap

5 Things We Have Learned On Our Business Journey

How often do you reflect on your dream? This can be business or your personal life. Reflection has become important for us to stay focus and evaluate where we are in response to growth, our mission and goal setting for the next quarter. Ujima has been reflecting on our progress and this is what we learned last month.   1- Sacrifice for the larger goal … Continue reading 5 Things We Have Learned On Our Business Journey

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