Tag: Everyday Heroes

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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Active Living, Art and Entertainment, Black History, Contributing Writers, Entrepreneur, Latest Issue, Ujima Magazine

Black History Issue: Black History and the Arts: Featuring Jeanette Hill, AUDELCO Award Winning Playwright

We hope you enjoy this issue and please share with our friends and family. Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor-in-Chief Continue reading Black History Issue: Black History and the Arts: Featuring Jeanette Hill, AUDELCO Award Winning Playwright

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Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, Shout Out Wednesday, Uncategorized

The Love of Charcuterie Boxes

Damita Miller-Shanklin Source: Regain Your Sparkle I don’t know about you, but I love a good hearty charcuterie board. I love to make them on the weekend while I watch movies or just as a snack that last the whole day. But what I miss is being able to take this great snack to work without having to take the board and the good food … Continue reading The Love of Charcuterie Boxes

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Active Living, Feature Story, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Feature Story: Eat Free, Live Fierce: A Conversation with a Wellness Advocate Leslie Jordan Garcia

Damita Miller-Shanklin Leslie Jordan Garcia, MBA, MPH: Leslie is a multi-certified ED Recovery and Wellness professional who is on a mission to help heal the food and movement relationships of BIPOC so they can thrive from within systems of oppression. Her career spans across the industries of community health, diversity initiatives, education, and non-profit sectors and includes positions as educator, campus mentor, program directors, and … Continue reading Feature Story: Eat Free, Live Fierce: A Conversation with a Wellness Advocate Leslie Jordan Garcia

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