Contributing Writer: Aubrie Edmond Coming home for the summer after being on my own for a while is a strange feeling. Waking up in my childhood bedroom every morning is jarring, I feel like I’m being jolted back in time. It always hits me like a truck that I’m older, it’s the first thing that I think of each time I wake up. I start … Continue reading Growing Up
October 2008 I initially saw Alphonse Dotson interview with a local channel in Austin. I was amazed and happy to hear that a Black man owned a vineyard and it was close in the Texas Hill Country. I reached out to him and he agreed to do an interview. We are sharing snippets from our fun time with him and his wife Martha at the … Continue reading The Biggest Gamble of All
When I met Courtney Sanchez (Santana), who was recently remarried, Ujima was captivated by her strong will and ability to escape a harsh life of abuse from her children’s father. But throughout her struggle, she found music and the heart to help other women who were also going through a tough time. She continues to sing and advocate for women and men who struggle to … Continue reading Ujima Magazine Birthday Memories: Courtney Sanchez (Santana) and Daniel and David Poku
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