Category: Black Women

Black Women, Contributing Writers, Religion, Women's Ministry

She Speaks Wellness: Breaking Glass Ceilings

Written by Minister Sonya Hosey I have always admired black-led nonprofit visionaries, women entrepreneurs, and political leaders of faith. These leaders started with a passion in their hearts and life experiences to make a change beyond their communities. These are women on the front line who are not afraid to break glass ceilings. Women such as Shirley Chisholm, in 1969, became the first Black woman … Continue reading She Speaks Wellness: Breaking Glass Ceilings

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Black Men, Black Women, Education, Viewpoint

Affirmative Action: What Does It Mean For The Black Community?

The decision by the Supreme Court to discontinue the need for Affirmative Action will once again change how black people move ahead. This scares me because it is a way to act on racism without justice. Have you thought about this? This is especially important for our generations of tomorrow. But today’s impact will also be significant.  What is Affirmative Action? Affirmative action in the … Continue reading Affirmative Action: What Does It Mean For The Black Community?

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Black Women, Health and Wellness, Women's Ministry

She Speaks Wellness: Reclaimed Sisterhood

Eight African American Women clergy and leaders gathered for the She Speaks Hope Retreat at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and were greeted by Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer, the first African American Woman Dean in the history of the seminary. I am amazed because we were the first African American women’s group. This Spirit-led retreat demonstrated powerful moments of sisterhood.  As women leaders, where do … Continue reading She Speaks Wellness: Reclaimed Sisterhood

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Black Women, Community Magazine, Inspiration, Ujima Magazine

Our Women, Their Contributions

by Jacquie Johnson, founder of Jacquie ooh The conversation surrounding influential moments and people in black history often focuses on the contributions of men — leaving the vital efforts of black women by the wayside. That’s why it’s important to make sure black women’s contributions are always part of our conversations about history. While some are more well-known than others, lack of mainstream recognition doesn’t … Continue reading Our Women, Their Contributions

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Beauty, Black Women, Contributing Writers, Lifestyle, Ujima Magazine

January Issue: Renewal, Rejuvenation is More Than Just Going to a Spa

by Jacquie Johnson, founder of Jacquie ooh As I have been thinking about what to write for this month’s issue, I began to think about the topic of relationships.  How do relationships fit with the theme of renewal and rejuvenation? I started thinking about the topic more, and I realized that renewal and rejuvenation are necessary components of establishing, maintaining, and ending relationships. If we … Continue reading January Issue: Renewal, Rejuvenation is More Than Just Going to a Spa

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