Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor-in-Chief May is a month of new beginnings with graduations, entering into adulthood, going to college and making life decisions for the future. But even with the excitement and life changes, many people can struggle with sadness, anxiety, loneliness and more. May is Mental Health Awareness Month.This is important because many people in our community manage their mental health in silence. However, there … Continue reading Viewpoint
March is the celebration of all women around the world. I recently became aware of Women’s History Month. I’m excited that right after Black History Month, we celebrate Women. I love it! Women’s History Month is important to celebrate because it allows us to recognize all the women who have excelled and contributed in many different fields such as politics, science, arts, literature, activism and … Continue reading Damita’s Viewpoint
Celebrating Black History month has a powerful meaning at this time in our communities. As you hear on the news, many politicians and people in general want to say our history did not happen the way it was documented and our family members who know the stories, lived the history, got it wrong. How is that possible? The pain of erasing my history, your history, … Continue reading Black History: Our History. Our Present. Our Legacy
Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor-in-Chief Happy New Year Readers! This issue is about new beginnings and working toward feeling good, having clean spaces and leaning into a great new year. Happy 2024!! Continue reading New Issue: Eat Free. Eat Fierce. Leslie Jordan Garcia
Time sure goes by fast doesn’t it? Ujima Magazine is celebrating 15 years of storytelling in our Black community! What does that look like? Over the years, I have looked for people in our community making an impact and a difference in our community. They are considered our Everyday Heroes! The stories shared with our community range from Sickle Cell awareness, technology and innovation, the … Continue reading We Are Celebrating!! 15 Years in the Austin Community
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