What Do You Know About Autism?
April is National Autism Month. There is a concern in many communities that Black children with Autism are behind in receiving the resources and assistance they need in comparison to other ethnic groups. Raising a child with Autism is difficult for most people, but in the Black community there are additional issues that affect our families and children. Early Intervention is the key however African American … Continue reading What Do You Know About Autism?
ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
I love sweet potatoes, almost anyway you can fix ’em but this is really a YUMMY & Healthy recipe!! 3 Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite size cubes 2 tsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp of brown sugar (organic) 1 tsp of ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp of ground nutmeg Pinch of ground ginger Sea salt, to taste Directions: Preheat the oven to … Continue reading ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
Austin Is Bursting With Fashion This Week!
Austin Fashion Week has begun. I love to see what the designers will share this year. We have attended for several years and we can actually see change and fashion innovation that keeps us returning. There is plenty of activities to participate in around Austin but Ujima will focus on Thursday and Friday runway shows. On both Thursday and Friday evenings there will be … Continue reading Austin Is Bursting With Fashion This Week!
Crowdsourcing? Kickstarter? What About Diversity Fund?
I met Charlie Jackson at Metropolitan Breakfast Club a few years ago. At the time, he was with another company but I was intrigued by how he always has a new company he was starting or supporting. When he introduced Diversity Fund as his new company, the words “diversity” and “fund” perked my ears. As a entrepreneur, you realize how important funding can be to … Continue reading Crowdsourcing? Kickstarter? What About Diversity Fund?
The Bumps and Bruises of Becoming an Entrepreneur
Community Spotlight and Networking with Ujima Magazine. Our speaker this month will be Kelley Glover of “U Better Sing!” Kelley Glover is the creator of a children’s music literacy cartoon and sight singing game app called, “U BETTER Sing!” Her show has been featured on KVUE Austin, Ujima Magazine, KLBJ radio, KOOP radio, and was approved by PBS-KLRU Austin’s Greenlights Committee in 2011. In February … Continue reading The Bumps and Bruises of Becoming an Entrepreneur
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