Damita Miller-Shanklin Hello, Ujima Community I hope you are all doing well. We all feel the change in the weather where the mornings are cool and the evenings are warm to hot!. But we have to be grateful that Austin sits in a sweet spot where we don’t get too bad of weather. Wishing you all a wonderful rest of March. EVERYDAY HERO SPOTLIGHT FOR … Continue reading Ujima’s March Newsletter
Jacqueline Johnson Women’s History Month, celebrated every March, is a time to recognize the vital contributions of women throughout history. This month-long observance highlights the achievements of women in various fields, from politics and science to art and social justice, often spotlighting those whose accomplishments may have been overlooked or underappreciated. The celebration of Women’s History Month began in 1981 as a week-long event, but … Continue reading Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring Contributions and Empowering the Future
Christina Gobert, Contributing Writer When we think of practicing good hygiene, we often think of physical practices such as bathing, brushing our teeth and using deodorant. What if I told you there is another form of hygiene that many of us do not think about when it comes to taking care of ourselves. Spiritual Hygiene can be defined as the act of tending to the … Continue reading Spiritual Hygiene
On today, March 10, 2025, we will commemorate the day of Harriet Tubman’s passing as the ultimate day of rest for Black women. We will reclaim our right to rest from our daily labor, from our work on behalf of others and sow into ourselves. Today is a reminder to pause, reflect, and renew. Take a moment to check in with yourself—what’s working? What needs … Continue reading March 10-National Day of Rest for Black Women
I met L.A. Kendrick at an community event years ago. I was very interested in his work because of its sci-fi nature. I had not met an author that wrote sci-fi thrillers and fantasy. It was intriguing to me. I was glad to hear from him about his latest book Run Now Town. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Make sure you check out his … Continue reading A Story That Won’t Let You Go: “Run Now Town” by L.A. Kendrick
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