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Ujima: August Newsletter

Editor’s Viewpoint As the Editor, I felt I had worked hard on each issue and the topics were serious and heavy. It was information that needed to be shared but a feeling of heaviness all the same. As always, the feature stories were “everyday heroes” doing what they do to make our community better. I needed to slow down a little myself, so when thinking … Continue reading Ujima: August Newsletter

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The Jewel Institute: Building Confidence in Math: How Autumn Shead Is Helping Students Succeed

Damita Miller-Shanklin, Writer When I was in school, math was always a challenge for me. From learning the abacus in elementary school to taking courses in college, it never quite clicked. Looking back, I realize one thing I didn’t take advantage of was tutoring—something that might have made a real difference. That’s why I found the work of Autumn Shead so interesting. As the Founder … Continue reading The Jewel Institute: Building Confidence in Math: How Autumn Shead Is Helping Students Succeed

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Celebrating Black Business Month: We’re Rooted, We’re Rising, and We’re Ready

Jacqueline Johnson, Contributing Writer August is Black Business Month—and let me just say, it’s more than a moment, it’s a movement. It’s a celebration of resilience, innovation, and Black excellence in business. We’ve been building tables, launching brands, and showing up boldly in spaces that once tried to count us out. And this month? We’re giving all the flowers. Let’s talk about Jacquie Ooh—my lifestyle … Continue reading Celebrating Black Business Month: We’re Rooted, We’re Rising, and We’re Ready