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Newsletter

Newsletter: June-July Sunflower Tribe

June-July 2026 | Sunflower Tribe Newsletter Welcome from the Damita Hello Friends, Technology is woven into nearly every part of our lives. It shapes how we work, learn, communicate, care for our health, and stay connected to our communities. Yet technology is about more than devices and screens—it is about people. In this June-July issue of Ujima Magazine, we explore the impact technology is having … Continue reading Newsletter: June-July Sunflower Tribe

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Around Town, Art and Entertainment, Contributing Writers, Website Stories

When Silence Speaks Volumes: How Another Kind of Silence Reignited My Purpose

Love. Silence. Desire – Signed, Spoken, and Felt. Lady Madelyn Patterson, GoneMad Production Contributor I walked into The Vortex in Austin last week expecting a play. What I experienced was a divine appointment that reignited my purpose and reminded me that God speaks in more languages than I had imagined. When I learned that Another Kind of Silence would be performed in both English and … Continue reading When Silence Speaks Volumes: How Another Kind of Silence Reignited My Purpose

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Contributing Writers, Inspiration

Something Grander Still: A Journey of Soul and Ancestry

By Phyllis Everette, Contributing Writer One Tuesday evening, I was invited to a small dialogue, Big Impact: An Evening with the UT African and African Diaspora Studies Department. It was there I met Dr. Philip Townsend, a phenomenal Austin curator who invited me to visit the exhibit of Carrie Mae Weems. I had not heard of Carrie Mae Weems, but the rich conversation taking place … Continue reading Something Grander Still: A Journey of Soul and Ancestry

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Health and Wellness, May Issue

Ujima’s May Issue: The Honorable Dr. Larry Wallace, Jr. -The Black Men’s Health Clinic

We hope you enjoy our inaugural issue about Black Men’s Health. We hope the information will start conversations with loved ones so our Black Men can be healthier and teach their sons Continue reading Ujima’s May Issue: The Honorable Dr. Larry Wallace, Jr. -The Black Men’s Health Clinic

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