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
Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer Last weekend my boyfriend and I decided to abandon civilization and drive up into the mountains for a few days. We drove six hours from the bay to northern California down windy roads that pushed the limits of my boyfriend’s Mazda. My boyfriend and I travel together often, but we rarely go on drives like this. This is the longest drive … Continue reading Finding Her Way: Miranda, CA
Jacqueline Johnson, Contributing Writer Ujima Magazine marks a significant milestone this year as it celebrates its 16th anniversary. Founded with a mission to uplift and empower, the magazine has been a beacon of light for the community, providing a platform for voices often unheard and stories often untold. Over the past 16 years, Ujima Magazine has not only chronicled the achievements and challenges of the … Continue reading Ujima Magazine: Celebrating 16 Years of Building Community
Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer I’ve been feeling a little sluggish recently, bored and slow with the haze of summer. Things haven’t happened the way I’d planned, they often don’t, but I’ve been trying to make the most of it. I’m going outside most days, being prosocial, getting some sun. The sun in California just doesn’t feel the same as it does in Texas, it’s more … Continue reading Finding Her Way: Musing
Aubrie Edmond, Contributor When I was about fourteen or fifteen years old, I was prescribed birth control for the first time. I had been struggling with hormonal acne for years, and my doctor thought it would be the best solution. I knew nothing about birth control besides the fact that most of the women and girls that I knew were on it or had been … Continue reading Finding Her Way: Life Takes Time
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