Damita Miller-Shanklin From the June Issue 2022 “If the cruelties of slavery could not stop us, the opposition we now face will surely fail. Because the goal of America is freedom, abused and scorned tho’ we may be, our destiny is tied up with America’s destiny.”- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader June is a month of celebration and remembrance. Our ancestors withstood … Continue reading Viewpoint
By Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor-in-Chief Spring brings renewal. This fresh start can look like many things to different people. For me, Spring makes me feel energized and full of light. I think about how a bear hibernates and comes out with a fresh beginning. The world is an unknown place at this time. I feel the pressure of the pandemic, war in Ukraine and everyday life … Continue reading Viewpoint
Happy New Year to you all!!. Whew, we made it through another holiday season now we start all over again. I think most of us take the first of January to refocus on our goals and look at what we will take forward and what we will leave behind. This issue will look at starting new, getting a fresh perspective, and moving forward. Leaving things … Continue reading Viewpoint
How is your summer going? I have slowed down just a bit but I’m moving at a steady and purposeful pace. I have find most people are traveling and having some respite from their day to day grind. When I think of summertime I think of food and cool refreshing drinks. This month we will visit some of our favorite food trucks, restaurants and share … Continue reading Slow But Steady
Hey Everyone, I hope your new year is going well thus far. January has moved on and we are now in February which is stacking up to be a very busy month for events, awards and fun Austin activity. We are excited to celebrate Black History Month. Austin has a lot of history to celebrate. History that is not to be forgotten. UJIMA will be … Continue reading Publisher’s Note
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