Healthier Food Options at the Corner Store

The More At My Store Campaign WE live in an age where everyone works to stay healthy either through exercise or making healthier food choices. Childhood obesity has been a topic of news as well as America’s overall obesity standing, compared to other countries. The City of Austin is leading their support to a new initiative that can change our local communities. The initiative which … Continue reading Healthier Food Options at the Corner Store

Ujima Magazine Remembers Breast Cancer Awareness Month  

What is Breast Cancer? Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast divide and grow without their normal control. Tumors in the breast tend to grow slowly. By the time a lump is large enough to feel, it may have been growing for as long as 10 years. Warning Signs A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm that persists … Continue reading Ujima Magazine Remembers Breast Cancer Awareness Month  

Ophelia Dabney-Reese “I Am A Survivor” A Tale Of Two Sisters

Ophelia Dabney-Reese is the sister to Joy Dabney-Howard. They are two blood sisters who had been diagnosed with cancer. Ophelia Dabney-Reese is from Austin, Texas. She is a retired school teacher, gospel singer, poet and author. Both of these fabulous women with their strong faith were able to overcome their battle with cancer. Shola: I just want to thank you for allowing me to interview you … Continue reading Ophelia Dabney-Reese “I Am A Survivor” A Tale Of Two Sisters

What to Eat for Healthy Skin

A healthy diet and exercise regimen can very much aid to a healthy lifestyle. Put these foods (and drinks) on your shopping list to have healthy skin all season long. Strawberries Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C (one cup gives you over a day’s worth of this antioxidant). Vitamin C helps your body make collagen, which helps skin stay plump and wrinkle-free, and it … Continue reading What to Eat for Healthy Skin

Radio Show: Let’s Get Fit with Alyassia Ruiz

Join Ujima Magazine Sistah Talk on Thursday, November 7th at 10:30am to discuss fitness. Our guest will be Alyassia Ruiz, owner of Get It Body Fitness located in Round Rock Texas. She is a entrepreneur that followed her passion for fitness and health to begin her business. We can’t wait to talk with her about her entrepreneurial journey and getting fit. To join in on … Continue reading Radio Show: Let’s Get Fit with Alyassia Ruiz