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Beauty and Lifestyle, Community Magazine, Health and Beauty, Latest Issue, Ujima Magazine

Beauty and Lifestyle: Celebrations, The Universal Language

Jacqueline Johnson, Creator of Jacquie Ooh The saying life is but a vapor is so true. One minute you are here and the next you’re not. No one knows what tomorrow will bring. Therefore, it is important to celebrate life while we breathe in our bodies. We should celebrate milestones such as graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. These things represent continuity and growth, … Continue reading Beauty and Lifestyle: Celebrations, The Universal Language

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Celebrating the Vision, Celebration, Community Magazine, Digital Magazine, Latest Issue, Ujima Magazine

Feature: The Last Fourteen Years

Celebrations are a time to enjoy your accomplishments and reflect on the journey. The magazine’s foundation was always to uphold our community by sharing stories of our “everyday heroes.” I wanted to have our stories told from a positive perspective to show how we are a part of the world with hopes and dreams as everyone else. Our culture matters. Our history and legacy are … Continue reading Feature: The Last Fourteen Years

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Austin Texas, Community, Community Magazine, Digital Magazine, Education, Feature Story, Inspiration, Latest Issue, Purpose

Juneteenth. A Day of History, Pride, and Cultural Identity

By Damita MIller-Shanklin Sources: NHPR, Golden West College “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor. The freedmen are … Continue reading Juneteenth. A Day of History, Pride, and Cultural Identity

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Around Town, Austin Texas, Black Women, Business, Community, Community Magazine, Digital Issue, Digital Magazine, Education, Feature Story, Latest Issue, Ujima Magazine

Edie Phillips

The Housing War and How It Impacts our Black Community Damita Miller-Shanklin Edie Phillips is a Licensed Real Estate Professional. Her career path into Real Estate has been a good one. Phillips came to Austin to attend St. Edwards University. This was a happy medium for her mother as to what college she would attend. Her mother felt SMU in Dallas was too far. Phillps … Continue reading Edie Phillips

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Black Women, Business, Community, Connecting, Digital Issue, Feature Story, Health and Wellness, Inspiration, Latest Issue, Ujima Magazine

March Feature: Dr. Monica “Moe” Anderson

A Speaker, Author, and Advocate My Life Is My Testimony Damita Miller-Shanklin I caught up with Dr. Monica “Moe” Anderson to discuss her business and empower others to be their best every day. I enjoyed our conversation because she is a fun person to talk with, especially about her business and what she does. Anderson is a Dentist, Author, Speaker, and Advocate.  The business that … Continue reading March Feature: Dr. Monica “Moe” Anderson

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