Eve Ensler’s A MEMORY, A MONOLOGUE, A RANT & A PRAYER a groundbreaking collection of monologues

 On February 25, 2016– Eve Ensler’s a MEMORY, A MONOLOGUE, A RANT & A PRAYER, hosted by First Unitarian Universalist Church, is a groundbreaking collection of monologues by world-renowned authors and playwrights, edited by Eve Ensler and Mollie Doyle. MMRP Organizer, Laramie Gorbett says,” this year’s dynamic cast embraces the powerful words of these writings, and their voices rise up to stop the violence against … Continue reading Eve Ensler’s A MEMORY, A MONOLOGUE, A RANT & A PRAYER a groundbreaking collection of monologues

ON THE MOUNTAINTOP (A TRIBUTE TO MLK JR)

I heard the cries in the night before my life was laid to rest upon the mountaintop of fires. Heeding the call to resurrect the injustice that was produced in the minds of unfiltered lies. I began to reach towards heaven for sophisticated words to encounter the molecules of despair. On the mountaintop I was transfused into a vessel of democracy of love, only to … Continue reading ON THE MOUNTAINTOP (A TRIBUTE TO MLK JR)

Self-Care for Soulpreneurs with Naya Jones

Please get your early bird tickets today. You can register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-spotlight-and-networking-hosted-by-ujima-magazine-tickets-360252525. If you are unable to attend, please share the link with your network.  This event is part of our mission to promote and highlight people in our community that are inspiring and doing positive things. If you have any questions, please contact me at damita@ujimamagazine.com. #embraceyourcommunity #nayajones #communityspotlight @orangecoworking #networking #ujimamagazine2016 #behindthescenes #febevent2016 @meintheatx … Continue reading Self-Care for Soulpreneurs with Naya Jones

Remembering Clarksville-The Hezikiah Haskell House

Imagine a beautiful sunny day in Austin Texas enjoying a photo walk in the Historic Clarksville District. Have you visited this area of town lately? As a native Austinite, I have visited Clarksville on several occasions but not to specifically become aware of, or to learn about the Black community that once thrived right here in my backyard. The History of Clarksville During the photo walk, you are surrounded … Continue reading Remembering Clarksville-The Hezikiah Haskell House

CTAAFSC And The Support of the Hogg Foundation

Ujima met with Vicky Coffee-Fletcher to discuss the Hogg Foundation has supported the Central Texas African American Family Support Conference and the impact it makes in the community. Ujima: Thanks Vicky for taking time to meet with me today. Tell me a little about the Hogg Foundation. Vicky: The Hogg Foundation was started 75 years ago by Ima Hogg and her brother Will Hogg. She was the only … Continue reading CTAAFSC And The Support of the Hogg Foundation