By Damita Miller-Shanklin The new issue of Ujima Magazine is all about summer. Our feature story is Javier Wallace who is the founder of Black Austin Tours a great storyteller and historian that offers fun and educational history all at the same time. You want to read his story and share it with your friends and followers. Enjoy our summer issue!! Continue reading [New Issue] The Great Storyteller Javier Wallace
Mary Linnen YES YOU CAN HAVE A GARDENINDOORS! To plant your indoor vegetable garden you’ll want to followthese simple steps: Step 1: Moisten the soil. Fill yourtray or pot with soil. Step 2: 1 or 2 seeds per pod.Add your desired seed to each pod. Step 3: Cover seeds. Cover the seeds with some soil. Step 4: Water. Add some water over the top. Another … Continue reading Indoor Garden
By Minister Sonya Hosey “Mental health needs more sunlight, candor, andunashamed conversation.”– Glenn Close I am unashamed to saythat I dealt with threedeaths, all within a yearand a half – my sisterand two nieces. At onepoint, I thought after onedeath, I could breatheagain; two more tookmy breath away. I recently went to asalon, and the Nail Techand I began chit-chatting. Curious, I asked how Asianculture … Continue reading SHE SPEAKS WELLNESS: CAN WE TALK 4REAL?
By Damita Miller-Shanklin I have been a reader since I was a child. It startedwith my mama reading a book of my choiceevery night before I went to bed. Reading hasalways been a part of my life. My life withoutbooks would be like coffee without sugar. I carrya book in my backpack so when I stop for lunchor I’m under the hair dryer at the … Continue reading ARE YOU READING BANNED BOOKS?
When kindness is a way of life, we don’task ourselves, “what’s in it for me?” Wechoose to be kind not because of anypersonal gain, but because it aligns with ourvalues and principles. Serving others helps us toshift our focus away from our own concerns andcircumstances. Kindness possesses the ability togenerate long-lasting joy within us and those wetouch. Additionally, being kind has the potentialto bring happiness … Continue reading BUILDING UP!
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