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Black Women, Business

Feature: Rose Smith-Celebrating Women’s History Month: Black Women in Business Enriching Lives, Families and Communities

By Damita Miller-Shanklin Ujima is celebrating Women’s History Month. There are many women who have made history and women who are making history today. Rose Smith, CEO of Black Women in Business, is making a difference through her food program and by supporting and engaging entrepreneurs who want to build their businesses. Black Women In Business is a non-profit organization founded in 2014. The mission … Continue reading Feature: Rose Smith-Celebrating Women’s History Month: Black Women in Business Enriching Lives, Families and Communities

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Austin Texas, Black History, Celebrating the Vision, Entrepreneur, Inspiration, Purpose, Talk Of The Week, Women's Ministry

Ujima Magazine Speaks with She Speaks Wellness! Minister Sonya Hosey

As the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Ujima Magazine, I recently spoke with Minister Sonya Hosey, Founder of She Speaks Wellness-Iron Sharpens Iron 4MySisters about the journey of Ujima Magazine . Continue reading Ujima Magazine Speaks with She Speaks Wellness! Minister Sonya Hosey

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Black History, Black Men, Black Women, Contributing Writers, Goals

Celebrating Black History: A Tapestry of Resilience, Achievements, and Cultural Riches

by Jacqueline Johnson Black History Month stands as a vibrant tapestry woven with stories of resilience, achievements, and cultural richness. This annual observance, held every February, is a powerful reminder of the profound impact that Black individuals have had on history and society. The roots of Black History Month trace back to the pioneering work of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, often hailed as the “Father … Continue reading Celebrating Black History: A Tapestry of Resilience, Achievements, and Cultural Riches

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Black History, Black Men, Black Women, Viewpoint

Black History: Our History. Our Present. Our Legacy

Celebrating Black History month has a powerful meaning at this time in our communities. As you hear on the news, many politicians and people in general want to say our history did not happen the way it was documented and our family members who know the stories, lived the history, got it wrong. How is that possible? The pain of erasing my history, your history, … Continue reading Black History: Our History. Our Present. Our Legacy

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Education, Goals, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Empowering Yourself in the New Year

A Guide to Starting Fresh with Depression Damita Miller-Shanklin Starting the new year with a focus on mental health is a positive step, and it’s good to seek ways to support yourself. If you’re dealing with depression, it’s important to approach self-care and improvement with patience and self-compassion. In the quiet embrace of a new year, you may find yourself standing at the beginning of … Continue reading Empowering Yourself in the New Year

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