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Austin Texas, Community Magazine, Inspiration, Ujima Magazine

Something Grander Still: A Journey of Soul and Ancestry

By Phyllis Everette, Contributing Writer One Tuesday evening, I was invited to a small dialogue, Big Impact: An Evening with the UT African and African Diaspora Studies Department. It was there I met Dr. Philip Townsend, a phenomenal Austin curator who invited me to visit the exhibit of Carrie Mae Weems. I had not heard of Carrie Mae Weems, but the rich conversation taking place … Continue reading Something Grander Still: A Journey of Soul and Ancestry

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Community Magazine, Health and Wellness, May Issue, Ujima Magazine

Ujima’s May Issue: The Honorable Dr. Larry Wallace, Jr. -The Black Men’s Health Clinic

We hope you enjoy our inaugural issue about Black Men’s Health. We hope the information will start conversations with loved ones so our Black Men can be healthier and teach their sons Continue reading Ujima’s May Issue: The Honorable Dr. Larry Wallace, Jr. -The Black Men’s Health Clinic

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Austin Texas, Ujima Magazine, Youth

Thrifting

Destiny Miller, Youth Voice Contributor Want to save money and be more sustainable and mindful this holiday season? Youshould try thrifting. Thrifting was created many decades back as a way to keep items out of the landfill and serve lower-class communities. The etymology of the word “thrift” comes from the 1300s Middle English “fact orcondition of thriving” and “prosperity, savings.” Its origins can be seen … Continue reading Thrifting

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