What advantages do you feel this program offers to students setting it apart from other opportunities at the University? I often joke with Dr. Cherwitz by asking him where he and IE were when I was at the University of Texas. I still remember my time at UT being happy to be in college because it was expected of me but not really knowing what … Continue reading Intellectual Entrepreneurship Consortium
When you think of an actress moving to America to become a Hollywood star, you may not think about a young beautiful girl from Lagos Nigeria. Well, now you can. I had the opportunity to meet Tessy Oragwa, who is an actress in her own right in Nigeria, but wants to make her mark in America. This is her first trip to America and being … Continue reading Tessy Oragwa- Living her Passion
Punctuating a string of recent successes, Central Texas-based celebrity photojournalist and urban affairs reporter Naomi Richard has been invited to report coverage of the 2014 Stellar Awards on January 18 in Nashville, TN. Her credentials were selected from among an extensive list of hopefuls to cover the prestigious series of events from a unique and exclusive perspective. The All-Access Pass provides personal interaction with the … Continue reading Press Release: Heralded Stellar Awards Taps Local Photojournalist with All-Access Pass
When I was looking for a strong name for the magazine, I looked at the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Not sure why, I just thought of the list. The magazine would be about the community and the responsibility I had to define my community in a positive and inspiring way- Ujima Magazine came to life. The third principle Ujima reminds us that we should … Continue reading Ujima and Ujamaa And Nia
Heri za Kwanzaa- Happy Kwanzaa!!! Today, is the second day of the Kwanzaa celebration. The principle for today is Kujichagulia (Self-Determination). This principle demands that we as African people define, defend and develop ourselves. There are three questions we must asked ourselves. 1. Who Am I? 2. Am I really who I say I am? 3. Am I all that I ought to be? These … Continue reading Kujichagulia-Self Determination
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