Preparing For the New Year

There is no use looking back at the last two years. We all know that story. Plus we are still living parts of it. It is time to move forward and see what life can be. But it’s all based on what is important to you. Here are the things I will do in the next two months: Clear Your Mind- Sit in a quiet … Continue reading Preparing For the New Year

Celebrating Ten Years πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Today ten years ago, Ujima was born and shared with the community. As we celebrate today, I want to thank everyone who has wrote an article, shared their stories, took a photograph and read the magazine. Each one of your contributions is woven into our history. I can’t say it enough… Thank You, Thank You and Thank you!! 🌻🌻🌻 Damita Miller-Shanklin Founder and Publisher Continue reading Celebrating Ten Years πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

What Are You Passionate About?

    As we finish up the first week of the New Year, we have a fresh opportunity to reach a never before set and targeted goal.Β  No more creating New Year resolutions that may not pan out. It’s time to set goals that are personal and meaningful to the pursuit of our passions in life. Stop chasing your goals and move toward them using … Continue reading What Are You Passionate About?

The Biggest Gamble of All

October 2008 I initially saw Alphonse Dotson interview with a local channel in Austin. I was amazed and happy to hear that a Black man owned a vineyard and it was close in the Texas Hill Country. I reached out to him and he agreed to do an interview. We are sharing snippets from our fun time with him and his wife Martha at the … Continue reading The Biggest Gamble of All