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October Issue

October Issue: Full Circles-Becoming The Father He Needed-From a “Hole In My Soul” to Fatherhood, Advocacy, and Purpose

October 2026 Issue In this month’s issue of Ujima Magazine, we feature Kenneth D. Thompson Sr. and his new book, Full Circles: The Circles of Life Navigated to Become the Father I Wish I Had. Thompson shares his journey, the experiences that shaped him, and how life brought him full circle as a father and a man. Throughout the issue, readers will also find personal … Continue reading October Issue: Full Circles-Becoming The Father He Needed-From a “Hole In My Soul” to Fatherhood, Advocacy, and Purpose

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Newsletter

Ujima September Newsletter

The Sunflower Tribe 🌻 Stories from Ujima Magazine Damita’s Viewpoint Ujima is Still Here. Still Learning. Still Telling Stories. “Growth doesn’t always look like you thought it would. Sometimes growth simply means you’re still here, still learning, still telling the story.” As Ujima celebrates 18 years, growth isn’t always about becoming bigger or doing more. Sometimes it’s looking back and realizing we kept going.  Ujima … Continue reading Ujima September Newsletter

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August Issue, Uncategorized

(Full Story) Finding Joy In Everyday Moments

Destiny Miller, Teen Contributing Writer Let’s be real for a minute. Most of our days may seem utterly boring to us. If you look at TikTok or Instagram or social media in general , it feels like everyone in our age group is constantly on a fun vacation, shopping at expensive stores, going to late-night concerts with friends, participating in new trends or living out … Continue reading (Full Story) Finding Joy In Everyday Moments

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August Issue, Books, Website Stories

New Book: Full Circles: The Circles of Life Navigated to Become the Father I Wish I Had

Author-Kenneth Thompson, Sr. When Mr. Thompson shared his new book was being released on August 3 and shared the cover, I reached out and asked if he would share his new book with our Ujima readers. I wanted to share the book because as a community, many young black men grow up without a father in their life. Thompson books speaks to that and his … Continue reading New Book: Full Circles: The Circles of Life Navigated to Become the Father I Wish I Had

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