This weekend, Saturday November 3rd, the East Austin Community Fall Festival will take place at the George Washington Carver Library. Come out and join the fun starting at 11:00am. The Founder, Shametra McGregor, has enlisted a great musical talent Kevin Sandbloom. Ujima had the opportunity to discuss his music. Check him out at the festival.… Read More Hey Y’all It’s Kevin Sandbloom!
Today ten years ago, Ujima was born and shared with the community. As we celebrate today, I want to thank everyone who has wrote an article, shared their stories, took a photograph and read the magazine. Each one of your contributions is woven into our history. I can’t say it enough… Thank You, Thank You… Read More Celebrating Ten Years 👏🏽👏🏽🎉🎉
Rose Smith (Coach Smith) birthed the idea of the Authentically East Austin Food Tour as a result of the work and legacy left behind by so many business owners and community advocates of these historic neighborhoods. Her father-in-law (Charles Smith Sr. – Founder of Blackland Neighborhood Association) was determined to fight the University of Texas’… Read More Authentically East Food Tour: Are You Ready?
New Issue of Ujima News Magazine is out! Grab your copy next week while you are out and about. If you like, you can read it digitally at the link below. If you would like to learn more about advertising options, please contact us now at Ujimamagazine.com. #ujimanewsmag #ujimaatx #rosevelthawkins #leadership #celebratingthevision #embraceyourcommunity #ujimamagazine… Read More Welcome to Ujima News Magazine!
Last week I had the opportunity give back to my community by volunteering at the Central Texas Food Bank. The new facility is nice and it houses a kitchen as well. I didn’t know what to expect being it was my first time there. The staff was prepared and had a workflow that got us… Read More Giving Back at the Central Texas Food Bank
Where did the love of the Kentucky Derby come from? Me. Watching horses running around a track. Why am I enjoying this sport? Who am I? This was the second year I watched the Kentucky Derby and I find myself intrigued by the horses, their owners, and jockeys. It is the world that I am… Read More Blacks And The Kentucky Derby
April is Autism awareness month. It is a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts. There are several ways you can support Autism Awareness month by doing the following. Share the puzzle ribbon. Share it on your social… Read More Remembering Autism Awareness Month
