Category: Education

Community, Connecting, Education, Health and Wellness, Networking

CTAAFSC And The Support of the Hogg Foundation

Ujima met with Vicky Coffee-Fletcher to discuss the Hogg Foundation has supported the Central Texas African American Family Support Conference and the impact it makes in the community. Ujima: Thanks Vicky for taking time to meet with me today. Tell me a little about the Hogg Foundation. Vicky: The Hogg Foundation was started 75 years ago by Ima Hogg and her brother Will Hogg. She was the only … Continue reading CTAAFSC And The Support of the Hogg Foundation

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Austin Texas, Community, Community, Connecting, Education, Health and Wellness, Networking, Parenting

The Central Texas African American Family Support Conference Making A Difference

The Central Texas African American Family Support Conference (CTAAFSC) is around the corner. This is a yearly conference that helps to support consumers, family members and practitioners in learning more about coping with Mental Health as well as supporting someone who has Mental Health. I spent time with a young woman and her mother who has attended the conference for the last five years. I … Continue reading The Central Texas African American Family Support Conference Making A Difference

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Black Men, Black Women, Community, Education, Health and Wellness

Do You Have Glaucoma?

Did you know it is the leading cause of Blindness for Black people? January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a complicated disease in which damage to the optic nerve leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss. After cataracts, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African Americans. Half of those with glaucoma don’t know they have it. Have you received an eye exam recently? … Continue reading Do You Have Glaucoma?

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Authors, Books, Business, Celebration, Community, Education, Entrepreneur, UM7

Motivating Others Through The Story Selling Advantage

Paul Cartwright and I grew up together in the same neighborhood. We played outside together when we were young and remained “family.” In 2009, he was a part of Ujima Magazine’s father’s day issue. It also featured Heath Muhammad and my nephew Damon Miller. In the issue, Paul spoke about his role as a new father. He is the father of two children who were … Continue reading Motivating Others Through The Story Selling Advantage

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Back To School, Children, Education

Tips For Starting The School Year Right!

With the summer coming to an end, many young people and college students are gearing up for the return to school and college. When I was coming up, the first of August, my mom and I would begin shopping for school supplies and school clothes. It was my favorite memory because I loved school supplies, especially pens. I still look for great writing pens. However, … Continue reading Tips For Starting The School Year Right!

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