Why Fine Arts Matter: Your Soul’s Favorite Self-Care

By Jacqueline Johnson, Contributing Writer Ooh girl, yes! Let’s take a moment to give fine arts the standing ovation they deserve. We’re talking about music, dance, painting, theater, poetry—yes, ALL the things that make our souls do a little happy dance. The fine arts aren’t just for the elite or “super creative” folks. They’re for everybody, and trust me when I say, they are essential … Continue reading Why Fine Arts Matter: Your Soul’s Favorite Self-Care

Damita M-SJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025Leave a comment

June-July Issue

Gratitude For Water

Christina Gobert, Contributing Writer We are in the full swing of summer, which means staying hydrated is at the top of most people’s minds. Of course one of the best ways to stay hydrated is by replenishing our physical body with water and high water-content fruits. It is said we are unable to survive more than three days without it. And yet, we often take … Continue reading Gratitude For Water

Damita M-SJune 9, 2025June 9, 2025Leave a comment

June-July Issue

June/July Issue: Meet Mildred “Milli” Batts-Art in Motion, Where Purpose Meets Passion

Our June/July Issue is about the arts. Meet our Everyday Heroes Spotlight Mildred “Milli” Batts, the CEO of Millhouse Entertainment. You will also find great stories from our featured writers and tips and ideas from Margaret Linnen. If you like what you have read, please share with your followers. Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor @theoriginalmillimills @millhouseentertainment #artsandentertaiment #mildredbatts #blackentertainment #youngartist #artinmotion #purposemeetspassion #blackcommunitymagazine #digitalmagazine #everydayheroes #austintexas #ujimamagazine … Continue reading June/July Issue: Meet Mildred “Milli” Batts-Art in Motion, Where Purpose Meets Passion

Damita M-SJune 1, 2025June 2, 2025Leave a comment

May Issue

Viewpoint

Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor The months of the year are rolling along and for me it seems quickly. But it may be just me. We have entered Spring and it is my favorite season. I love the Bluebonnets and other colorful flowers that come to life and brighten our days. For many of our young people, this is the time they move up a grade, or … Continue reading Viewpoint

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March Issue

March Issue: Black Women Leading in PR and Media: Shaping Our Narratives, Owning our Stories

Damita Miller-Shanklin Ujima’s March Issue is about Women’s History Month and Black Media. Meet Shuronda Robinson, Founder of Adisa Communication. She is a forward thinking communicator which shows in her work with companies and entrepreneurs. Read her story and find out her perspective on communicating and black media today. Continue reading March Issue: Black Women Leading in PR and Media: Shaping Our Narratives, Owning our Stories

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