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August Issue, Books, Website Stories

New Book: Full Circles: The Circles of Life Navigated to Become the Father I Wish I Had

Author-Kenneth Thompson, Sr. When Mr. Thompson shared his new book was being released on August 3 and shared the cover, I reached out and asked if he would share his new book with our Ujima readers. I wanted to share the book because as a community, many young black men grow up without a father in their life. Thompson books speaks to that and his … Continue reading New Book: Full Circles: The Circles of Life Navigated to Become the Father I Wish I Had

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Around Town, Art and Entertainment, Contributing Writers, Website Stories

When Silence Speaks Volumes: How Another Kind of Silence Reignited My Purpose

Love. Silence. Desire – Signed, Spoken, and Felt. Lady Madelyn Patterson, GoneMad Production Contributor I walked into The Vortex in Austin last week expecting a play. What I experienced was a divine appointment that reignited my purpose and reminded me that God speaks in more languages than I had imagined. When I learned that Another Kind of Silence would be performed in both English and … Continue reading When Silence Speaks Volumes: How Another Kind of Silence Reignited My Purpose

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Education, Website Stories

The Jewel Institute: Building Confidence in Math: How Autumn Shead Is Helping Students Succeed

Damita Miller-Shanklin, Writer When I was in school, math was always a challenge for me. From learning the abacus in elementary school to taking courses in college, it never quite clicked. Looking back, I realize one thing I didn’t take advantage of was tutoring—something that might have made a real difference. That’s why I found the work of Autumn Shead so interesting. As the Founder … Continue reading The Jewel Institute: Building Confidence in Math: How Autumn Shead Is Helping Students Succeed

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Website Stories

From Survival to Purpose: A Woman’s Journey from Trauma to Freedom

Interview with Dannece Shawnta Crocker By Cheri’ Angelique’ Grant-July Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing with a beautiful woman who had experienced various trials and obstacles before becoming the D.I.V.A. (Divine Inspired Valued Asset) she is today. There are moments in life that divide time into “before” and “after.”For her, that moment came at thirteen. Before that age, she was like many children — … Continue reading From Survival to Purpose: A Woman’s Journey from Trauma to Freedom

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Black History Month: Standing on the Shoulders of Survivors

A Legacy of Faith, Excellence, and Unshakable Roots Lady Madelyn Patterson, Contributor There’s something profound about looking back with older eyes on memories that seemed ordinary when you were young. What once felt like simple family visits now reveal themselves as sacred inheritances—moments when legacy was being quietly transferred from weathered hands to eager hearts. The Geography of Memory As an Air Force brat, my … Continue reading Black History Month: Standing on the Shoulders of Survivors

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