Business Spotlight: This Lil’ Dog of Mine

Austin’s Top Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Choice Damita Miller-Shanklin This Lil’ Dog of Mine is a black-owned business that services pets. Mark Carter is the owner. I wanted to share his story and the how they care of many pets in Austin, Texas. Ujima: What made you start This Lil’ Dog of Mine Pet Services? How long have you been providing services to the … Continue reading Business Spotlight: This Lil’ Dog of Mine

Digestion is Everything

Christina Gobert, Contributing Writer In Ayurveda, having good digestion is one of the most important aspects of well-being. Digestion of food and digestion of life experiences are paramount to feeling well. Ayurveda says that we all have a digestive fire that burns and metabolizes the food we eat and turns it into nutrients that power our cells. This digestive fire also processes emotions we experience. … Continue reading Digestion is Everything

Before We Go…

Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor-in-Chief As we close out our summer issue highlighting our Black men, these are some things to remember. Black men have made significant strides in political and social leadership. We have men like Chas Moore, with the Justice Coalition, fighting for justice and the rights of black people. He also fights for the equality of all people fighting for equality and equity.  Many … Continue reading Before We Go…

There is Still Time for Grilling

Mary Linnen, Tips and Ideas We still have time to grill outside. We wanted to share some tips for cleaning your grill before adding your favorite meats. There are so many grills to choose from, but they all require preparation before you get started with your favorite meats and recipes.  For an interesting grill hack, cut a potato in half and rub the cut side … Continue reading There is Still Time for Grilling