Eliza Edwards: A Snapshot of Memories from a Black Woman Air Force Veteran

By Damita Miller-Shanklin Eliza Edwards is a veteran of the United States Air Force. She shares a small snapshot about her time in the military. This is what she had to say during our conversation. Edwards remember graduating from high school wondering what was ROTC about but decided to go to college. After graduating from college feeling lost and stuck Edwards decided to explore what … Continue reading Eliza Edwards: A Snapshot of Memories from a Black Woman Air Force Veteran

Damita M-SApril 24, 2024Leave a comment

Austin Texas, Black History, Community, Memories

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

Damita M-SJanuary 15, 2024Leave a comment

Community Magazine, Contributing Writers, Digital Magazine, Holidays, Memories

Finding Her Way: Home For The Holidays

Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer My favorite time of year is when the temperature drops below 65. The sky is dark and pensive, the breeze whistles and bends as it cuts through the trees. For the past few years, I’ve spent this time of year alone, watching slush become snow and hands become gloved. This time around, I’m living at home. It doesn’t get as cold … Continue reading Finding Her Way: Home For The Holidays

Damita M-SNovember 19, 2023Leave a comment

Back To School, Contributing Writers, Goals, Memories, Writing

Growing Up

Contributing Writer: Aubrie Edmond Coming home for the summer after being on my own for a while is a strange feeling. Waking up in my childhood bedroom every morning is jarring, I feel like I’m being jolted back in time. It always hits me like a truck that I’m older, it’s the first thing that I think of each time I wake up. I start … Continue reading Growing Up

Damita M-SSeptember 13, 2023September 10, 2023Leave a comment

Memories, Monday with Ujima

Where Were You? In Memory of 911

Damita Miller-Shanklin Where were you the morning of 911? Do you remember what you were doing? I do. I was in my office listening to the JB and Sandy radio show. One of DJ’s said someone just flew a plane into the Twin Tower in New York. It was said like can’t you believe someone got off course that bad. But then their serious voice … Continue reading Where Were You? In Memory of 911

Damita M-SSeptember 11, 2023Leave a comment

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