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Echo, Ashleigh Hamilton, and Prevention: When One Paycheck Separates Home to Homelessness

Phyllis Everette BA, MS, CLC, Contributing Writer Non-Profit Executive | Driving Social Impact & Community Empowerment | Revolutionizing the Way We Think of and Engage I wasn’t prepared for what I witnessed at that meeting. None of us were. Miranda stood before us, her infant cradled against her chest, her voice steady despite the trembling in her hands. Just months ago, she was like many … Continue reading Echo, Ashleigh Hamilton, and Prevention: When One Paycheck Separates Home to Homelessness

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Harnessing the Power of the Moon

Christine “Satya” G, Contributing Writer If you’ve noticed, we have been experiencing many unique cosmic events this year. To those that practice spirituality and understand their significance, this is an exciting time to be alive. Just last month on 8/8, there was a powerful Lion’s Gate Portal that provided enhanced manifestation powers. When there are changes cosmically, we too are affected, since we are inextricably … Continue reading Harnessing the Power of the Moon

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Damita’s Viewpoint

Celebrating 17 years of Legacy. Growth. Community Ujima is celebrating its 17 year birthday! Woohoo🌻 This is another milestone that we are so excited about. My team has worked hard, including our writers, to share their stories that we hope resonated with you throughout the past year.  Thanks to Ujima’s Contributing Writers Jacqueline Johnson, Minister Sonya Hosey, Aubrie Edmond, and Christina “Satya” Gobert. These ladies … Continue reading Damita’s Viewpoint

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Ujima Celebrates 17 Years!! 🌻

Seventeen years ago, Ujima was born out of a simple need to tell our community’s stories. From glossy pages to digital media, our journey has been one of resilience, growth, and love for the people that make a difference in the world and our communities. In this issue we celebrate 17 years of Everyday Heroes, culture, and community. Thank you for walking this journey with … Continue reading Ujima Celebrates 17 Years!! 🌻

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Behind the Scenes: Finding Her Way

Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer For the past six months, I have been working on writing, recording, and producing an album called All Dogs Go to Heaven. I have been making music since I was a child, but I’ve never tried to release my work even though it has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. Recently, I have been trying … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Finding Her Way