Black History: Our History. Our Present. Our Legacy

Celebrating Black History month has a powerful meaning at this time in our communities. As you hear on the news, many politicians and people in general want to say our history did not happen the way it was documented and our family members who know the stories, lived the history, got it wrong. How is that possible? The pain of erasing my history, your history, … Continue reading Black History: Our History. Our Present. Our Legacy

Black History Issue: Black History and the Arts: Featuring Jeanette Hill, AUDELCO Award Winning Playwright

We hope you enjoy this issue and please share with our friends and family. Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor-in-Chief Continue reading Black History Issue: Black History and the Arts: Featuring Jeanette Hill, AUDELCO Award Winning Playwright

Ujima Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Damita Miller-Shanklin As I sit and write this post today, it is 21 degrees with a wind chill advisory. This means the MLK Day celebration has been canceled but postponed for a better weather day. We may cannot march or meet at the MLK statue on the UT campus, however we can still each celebrate his memory and continue our fight for justice and equality for … Continue reading Ujima Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Events of Interest: Celebrating MLK Day 2024

Damita Miller-Shanklin Source: Austin Center for Events If you plan to attend the MLK Celebration on Monday, January 15, you will need to plan to dress warmly. I don’t remember a time I have attended the event and it was not cold. The morning will start with a short program starting at 9am. You can make your way to the MLK Statue on the UT … Continue reading Events of Interest: Celebrating MLK Day 2024

60 Minutes: [Video]Uncovering Black cemeteries paved over in Florida

Shared by: Damita Miller-Shanklin A friend of mine shared this video with me. I found it interesting and disturbing at the same time. This is another way our ancestors and families are being disrespected. Our family members should rest peaceful and not be under a parking lot. This is happening around the world including Texas. Take a look. What are your thoughts? Video Courtesy of … Continue reading 60 Minutes: [Video]Uncovering Black cemeteries paved over in Florida