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Ujima Magazine Celebrates 17 Years of Empowering the Community

by Jacqueline A. Johnson Jacquie has been a long time contributing writer for a while now. I can’t remember exactly when she started writing for us. She reached out to me and wanted to contribute her stories and the rest is history. We thank you Jacquie for being a part of Ujima and we are looking for more stories in the coming years. For 17 … Continue reading Ujima Magazine Celebrates 17 Years of Empowering the Community

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September 2025 Newsletter

Thoughts From Damita September is always very exciting. I celebrate my birthday and  we celebrate Ujima Magazine’s anniversary. This has also been a difficult year personally for me and my family. My mother passed away  on April 5, 2025 and my life has changed. She played a big part in Ujima from the beginning. She was proud of the magazine and what I contributed to … Continue reading September 2025 Newsletter

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Echo, Ashleigh Hamilton, and Prevention: When One Paycheck Separates Home to Homelessness

Phyllis Everette BA, MS, CLC, Contributing Writer Non-Profit Executive | Driving Social Impact & Community Empowerment | Revolutionizing the Way We Think of and Engage I wasn’t prepared for what I witnessed at that meeting. None of us were. Miranda stood before us, her infant cradled against her chest, her voice steady despite the trembling in her hands. Just months ago, she was like many … Continue reading Echo, Ashleigh Hamilton, and Prevention: When One Paycheck Separates Home to Homelessness

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Harnessing the Power of the Moon

Christine “Satya” G, Contributing Writer If you’ve noticed, we have been experiencing many unique cosmic events this year. To those that practice spirituality and understand their significance, this is an exciting time to be alive. Just last month on 8/8, there was a powerful Lion’s Gate Portal that provided enhanced manifestation powers. When there are changes cosmically, we too are affected, since we are inextricably … Continue reading Harnessing the Power of the Moon

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Damita’s Viewpoint

Celebrating 17 years of Legacy. Growth. Community Ujima is celebrating its 17 year birthday! Woohoo🌻 This is another milestone that we are so excited about. My team has worked hard, including our writers, to share their stories that we hope resonated with you throughout the past year.  Thanks to Ujima’s Contributing Writers Jacqueline Johnson, Minister Sonya Hosey, Aubrie Edmond, and Christina “Satya” Gobert. These ladies … Continue reading Damita’s Viewpoint