Damita Miller-Shanklin We are all aware that healthy eating is the trend today. I believe in healthy eating and I know it’s the right choice. But I like Soul Food!! Most Black families feast on Soul Food when families gather or on special occasions. I remember having soul food for dinner. When I think of our Black History, I always think of good Soul Food. … Continue reading Soul Food for the Soul
By Contributing Writer Jacquie Parish To be a black woman to me means you’re confident in the skin you were born in and never feel like you’re not capable of the same opportunities as someone else. Not to ever second guess yourself, and to never let yourself wish your melanin away! Even though history and society have always worked against us in many ways, it’s … Continue reading Beauty and Lifestyle-“Me, A Black Woman! I’m Proud.”
Height spent decades working for racial equality and women’s rights, and her work often centered the ways in which racism and sexism were inextricably linked struggles for black women. As one of the organizers of the 1963 March on Washington, where King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, Height was the only woman seated on the speaker’s platform. But, as Height told NPR in 2003, the male-dominated planning … Continue reading Dorothy Height
Hey Everyone, I hope your new year is going well thus far. January has moved on and we are now in February which is stacking up to be a very busy month for events, awards and fun Austin activity. We are excited to celebrate Black History Month. Austin has a lot of history to celebrate. History that is not to be forgotten. UJIMA will be … Continue reading Publisher’s Note
What a great performance I witnessed last night! The show was magnificent! I’ve seen this play approximately 7 times over the years. This recent showing blew me away. Each year the cast, writing and production gets better in all phases. I’m proud to say that all participating cast members have grown and elevated this uplifting and motivating play to higher heights. The Who I Am; … Continue reading [New Post] From Portland To Austin~ Who I Am; Celebrating Me. A Black History Production
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