Black History Month: Standing on the Shoulders of Survivors

A Legacy of Faith, Excellence, and Unshakable Roots Lady Madelyn Patterson, Contributor There’s something profound about looking back with older eyes on memories that seemed ordinary when you were young. What once felt like simple family visits now reveal themselves as sacred inheritances—moments when legacy was being quietly transferred from weathered hands to eager hearts. The Geography of Memory As an Air Force brat, my … Continue reading Black History Month: Standing on the Shoulders of Survivors

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February Issue

February Viewpoint

Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor/Writer Growing up I remember every February in my class we would discuss Martin Luther King, Jr. He was the main focus for our Black History Month. That was it. I learned about our other heroes later as I read books and watched movies. This February, as I celebrate Black History Month, I feel a heavy weight on my shoulders. We are bombarded … Continue reading February Viewpoint

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February Issue

Feb. Issue: Ujima Celebrating Black History Month

Austin Landmarks We Love What landmark in Austin has great memories for you? Make sure you share stories of our history, your personal history to keep our legacies growing for our new generation. Keep Blooming Continue reading Feb. Issue: Ujima Celebrating Black History Month

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Black History, February Issue, Latest Issue

Celebrating Black History

Jacquie Johnson, Contributing Writer Correction Note: This piece was written by Jacquie Johnson. We apologize for the mistake. How are you continuing your black history month celebration? Continue reading Celebrating Black History

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