Tag: Black History

Black History, Community Magazine, Education, Friday Wrap, News, Talking Point, Video

60 Minutes: [Video]Uncovering Black cemeteries paved over in Florida

Shared by: Damita Miller-Shanklin A friend of mine shared this video with me. I found it interesting and disturbing at the same time. This is another way our ancestors and families are being disrespected. Our family members should rest peaceful and not be under a parking lot. This is happening around the world including Texas. Take a look. What are your thoughts? Video Courtesy of … Continue reading 60 Minutes: [Video]Uncovering Black cemeteries paved over in Florida

Damita M-S1 Comment
Around Town, Austin Texas, Community, Community Magazine, Food and Drink, Holidays

Ujima Magazine Juneteenth

Damita Miller-Shanklin As another Juneteenth comes to an end, I am reflecting on my day. For some reason, I kept going back and forth about taking off from work or just going in. I ended up going in but I only worked half the day. I missed the events over the weekend but I was determined to do something to celebrate. Growing up I celebrated … Continue reading Ujima Magazine Juneteenth

Damita M-SLeave a comment
Austin Texas, Black History, Celebration, Community, Community Magazine, Digital Magazine, Inspiration, Publisher's Note, Ujima Magazine, Viewpoint

Viewpoint

Damita Miller-Shanklin From the June Issue 2022 “If the cruelties of slavery could not stop us, the opposition we now face will surely fail. Because the goal of America is freedom, abused and scorned tho’ we may be, our destiny is tied up with America’s destiny.”- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader June is a month of celebration and remembrance. Our ancestors withstood … Continue reading Viewpoint

Damita M-SLeave a comment
Austin Texas, Black Men, Black Women, Community Magazine, Digital Magazine, Education, Memories, Ujima Magazine

Famous Mothers of Black History

Source: Mom’s Choice Awards Mom’s Choice Awards ‘Cause I’m A Woman… Enjoli – Retroist In our current times, due to social media, we all know when most women become mothers. This is from famous moms to friends and acquaintances. Looking at our history, we did not always know who had children unless they caught a photo or after they pass away you may see their … Continue reading Famous Mothers of Black History

Damita M-SLeave a comment