Happy 2021!! New Year. New Beginnings.

January 2021

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V I E WPO I N T Happy New Year! How excited are you to put 2020 behind you? I’m looking forward to what 2021 will bring. Life is different for all of us but moving forward I will make it a positive experience.

The past year has given us a deadly virus, stay-at-home orders, wearing a mask, working from home, death of black men and women causing a worldwide protest, and staying away from our friends and families. But there is hope on the horizon of a vaccine that is showing promise to help save many lives.

My hope for 2021 is our country is less chaotic. I hope our black men and women will not die every day from racism and hatred and if they do, they receive justice. I hope the vaccine saves many people and provide relief for our economy. I hope for business growth and more community connections.

I am looking forward to the new year and blessings to you and yours.

Embrace Your Community

Damita Miller-Shanklin EDITOR IN CHIEF Damita@Ujimamagazine.com

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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Damita Miller-Shanklin | Source: History.com We will be celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday on January 15, 2021. He was born in 1929 in Atlanta Georgia. Dr. King was a great motivator and speaker.

Here are 10 things you may not know about Dr. King: 1. King’s birth name was Michael, not Martin.

2. King entered college at the age of 15.

3. King received his doctorate in systematic theology.

4. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech was not his first at the Lincoln Memorial.

5. King was imprisoned nearly 30 times.

6. King narrowly escaped an assassination attempt a decade before his death.

7. King’s last public speech foretold his death.

8. Members of King’s family did not believe James Earl Ray acted alone.

9. King’s mother was also slain by a bullet.

10. George Washington is the only other American to have had his birthday observed as a national holiday.

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As we remember Dr. King’s work and his speeches, think about how he has affected your life. Without the voice of Dr. King and others, we would not experience the freedom we have today. We still have a long way to go but Dr. King taught us to fight for what is right and work together to accomplish our goal as a community and an individual.

In today’s world, we have many people working to fight injustice and racial discrimination. There are organizations, Black Lives Matter, being one that works with other groups for a common outcome. For more detailed information about Dr. Martin Luther King, visit www.history.com.

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BEAUTY AND LIFESTYLE

GOT LIPS?

By Jacquie Ooh | jacquieooh.com Wearing lip balm is something that everyone should get on board with. Our lips need hydration in order to maintain youthful, wrinkle-free lips. Our lips are exposed to the elements every minute of the day. Our lips endure so much!

They endure the intense cold, dry air, and heat. Whew, that’s a lot! It is important to take care of our lips just as we do the other parts of our bodies. Our lips are a very important part of our everyday lives. We need them to speak, eat, and keep foreign objects out of our bodies.

Here are some tips on how to take care of one of the most important parts of our bodies.

HYDRATE Our lips really do have to put up with so much throughout our lives. They don’t get a break from exposure. So, it’s important to help them out every so often by keeping them hydrated and moist with lip balm. Lips can easily become intensely chapped and can even crack and bleed if you ignore or avoid applying any hydration to them.

AGING There’s no denying that our lips can age us. With too much exposure and not enough care, it doesn’t take long for them to shrivel up and develop creases and wrinkles throughout them.

This can rapidly age your appearance. Alternatively, when you take good care of them, they take good care of you by maintaining that attractive, healthy, and youthful plumpness.

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AVOID LICKING THEM We are all guilty of being a tad lazy once in a while and instead of looking for our lip balm when we need it; we just lick them instead in hopes that they will look and feel just as good.

But licking can actually do more harm than good. Each time you apply saliva to your lips it actually causes the air to quickly evaporate and suck up any of that moisture, which can dry out and chap your lips even more so than before. So be mindful whenever your lips feel dry and you get the urge to lick them. Make the effort to find your lip balm to properly moisturize them.

DON’T FORGET TO EXFOLIATE Exfoliating your lips is also an important way to allow lip balm to properly hydrate your lips. Lips can accumulate layers of dead skin just like your skin. By exfoliating them with a specific lip-based product you can remove that layer and allow that moisture to thoroughly hydrate your lips.

Don’t neglect your lips during the winter. Think about just how much they’re exposed to the weather. They need every bit of care as your skin does, so always be mindful about applying lip balm to them before exposing them to any weather – cold or hot!

RECIPE FOR DIY LIP SCRUB 4 tablespoons of organic brown sugar 2 tablespoons of organic honey 2 tablespoons of organic coconut oil Mix together in a glass bowl. Store in a cool place and an airtight glass jar.

Use within 3 weeks. When using be sure to wash your hands and use a spoon dipper or something to dip out the scrub without using your fingers.

Once you get the desired amount on the spoon you then rub on your libs in a circular motion for 30 seconds. Let sit for another 30 seconds. Rinse off with warm water, not hot water. Pat your lips dry and apply organic lip balm or any lip balm you may have!

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LIFESTYLE

Organizing Your Stay At Home Office

By Damita Miller-Shanklin Most of you will most likely still work from home in 2021. If you haven’t organized your space, this is the best time to do it. It’s a new year and a new fresh start. You want your home office to be as functional as your space at work.

Here are a few things you can do to get your space organized and ready for work in your home space. ● Take a look at the space and determine where to place your desk for fewer distractions ● Place your file cabinet or your most-used files close to your desk ● At the end of each day, clear your desk of clutter and papers. Leave your desk clean for the next day. ● Have a trash can nearby your desk ● Add shelving that is functional. Place books and office supplies on the shelving.

The above list is a way to get organized with limited distractions to get your work done while working at home. We hope these ideas will help make your working at home a little easier. Good Luck!

Are You Planning Your Goals?

By Damita Miller-Shanklin | Source: Mindtools.com During the first of the year, many people sit down and think about what goals they want to accomplish. Goals are important to have, they help guide you to an end goal. This plan requires deciding on what your goal will be, the steps you need to take and complete.

Here are things to consider when planning, according to mindtools.com 1. Your goal should be specific 2. Measurable 3. Attainable 4. Relevant 5. And set timebound goals If you want to read more details go to mindtools.com/timemanagement. One last thing to consider is to review your goals quarterly to stay on top of what you are reaching for.

You can adjust your goals at any time. I hope you make goals that will inspire you, push you out of your comfort zone and move you forward to your identified success. p4

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Health and Wellness

How To Know The Difference Between The Flu and Covid-19 Source: Center for Disease Control

Did you get your flu shot? Now that Covid-19 is a factor in your life you now have to differentiate between what is the flu and what is the Coronavirus. It’s not that easy to know anymore.

The flu and Covid-19 has some similarities that are key to knowing which illness you may have. According to the CDC, they provide some information to help you determine what course you may need to take.

Common symptoms that COVID-19 and flu share include: • Fever or feeling feverish/chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue (tiredness) • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Muscle pain or body aches • Headache • Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults The differences are with the flu are People who have flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: • fever* or feeling feverish/chills • cough • sore throat UjimaMagazine.com

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runny or stuffy nose muscle or body aches headaches fatigue (tiredness) Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

*It’s important to note that not everyone with the flu will have a fever.

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • New loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea Be careful, wear your mask and stay safe.

For more detailed information, follow this link - https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptomstesting/symptoms.html

What to Eat and Avoid When You Have A Cold Source: WebMD When you are sick you usually don’t have an appetite but in order to keep up your strength, eating can help get you well. Most of the time, you eat soups, broth, and crackers.

But let’s look at foods that are good for you when you have a cold and what foods you should avoid.

We know Chicken Soup is always the first thing that helps when you are sick with a cold. Vitamin C, germ fighters such as Kale, Broccoli, and Green Tea are always helpful. Ginger hot tea is also very good for a cold. So what should you avoid? Well, that’s easy, Caffeine and Alcohol.

For more information about how to eat healthy when you have a cold, visit https://www.webmd.com/coldand-flu/ss/slideshow-foods-cold

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COMMUNITY

VIRTUAL VISION BOARD PARTY With Meshell Baker

2020 has been a year of unexpected change! We will be talking about what happened for many years to come...

• So what is the story you will tell?

• What part of what happened will you share?

• Will you focus on difficulties and disappointment? Or will you celebrate all of the good things you experienced despite the craziness of the world around you?

I am setting my sights on creating the greatest version of the grandest vision possible! And I am super psyched about the upcoming Virtual Vision Board Party 2021: It All Begins With A Big Dream my friend and colleague, Meshell Baker, is throwing on January 9th from 12:00-2:00 pm!

the stuff you want. Don’t get me wrong you can and will get what you want. But there is so much more. You can create a vision that inspires you to face challenges, obstacles, and your greatest fears. A vision done well will draw out your heart’s deepest desire lighting your soul on fire!

How would your professional and personal life change if you had more joy and enthusiasm? A vision board isn’t just about posting pictures to get

Register here to receive the links and information to attend: https://visionwithmeshell. eventbrite.com

Martin Luther King Celebration Event Source: Austin Area Heritage Council Due to Covid-19, the 2021 Community Festival has been canceled. The annual march has been canceled as well. However, there will still be a celebration. There are two events the Oratory contest and the Youth Legacy Awards that will proceed.

On Thursday, January 14, 2021, there will be the Oratory Competition. It is a virtual program starting at 6:30 pm. Come out and listen to 4th, 5th & 6th-grade students compete in a five-minute speech based on the theme, “As we continue with the legacy of Dr. King and if he were alive today, what dream would you personally discuss with him to promote and deliver to the people of the world in hopes of creating a better place for everyone to live in?”

On Saturday, January 16th @ 3 pm – 5 pm Virtual Program the MLK Youth Legacy Scholarship reception. This will be a virtual ceremony. The MLK Youth Scholarship Awards were created to recognize youth in the Austin community for their outstanding commitment and achievement, as well as inspire the next generation.

For more events and information go to https://www.mlkcelebration.com/celebration-events/.

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FOR SENIORS | ACTIVE LIVING MARY LINNEN | EDITOR

HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST How to Reduce Falls in the Home

Top 10 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions 1. Eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, low-fat dairy and healthy fats 2. Be active 3. See your provider regularly 4. Quit smoking 5. Toast with a smaller glass 6. Guard against falls 7. Give your brain a workout 8. Speak up when you feel down or anxious 9. Get enough sleep 10. Reconsider multivitamins

Did you know falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal traumarelated hospital admissions among older adults?

General Household Tips: • Make sure all walkways are clear.

• Keep frequently used items easily accessible to avoid overreaching or dizziness after bending.

• Arrange furniture so there is sufficient room to move around and clear pathways of newspapers, magazines or boxes.

• Put nightlights in each room so that no room is completely dark.

• Add a comfortable reclining lift chair to eliminate falls that occur from trying to stand up with weak muscles

Of course, ensuring the home is as safe as possible is just the first step in fall prevention. There could be a health issue that can increase falls as well.

Always consult your physician after a fall.

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RELAX WITH A CUP OF GREEN TEA Courtesy of WebMd

Green tea has been shown to improve blood flow and lower cholesterol. A review of many studies found green tea helped prevent a range of heartrelated issues, from high blood pressure to congestive heart failure.

What's good for the heart is usually good for the brain; your brain needs healthy blood vessels, too.

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ASPARAGUS STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU EAT CHICKEN! Compliments of Jazzy Pixley Ingredients: 4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts about 1 1/2 lb 1 Tsp Italian seasoning mix 1 Tsp Garlic Powder 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika Sea salt and pepper 12 Asparagus stalks end trimmed 1 oz Tomatoes chopped up 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese (I also like to use Swiss) 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Instructions: Preheat your oven to 400 F. Place the chicken on a clean chopping board and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper.

Start cutting each one lengthwise to create the pockets. Be careful not to cut all the way through.

Add 3 sprigs of asparagus and a couple of pieces of tomatoes to a mozzarella slice, then roll it to hold them inside. Stuff the chicken breasts with it.

Close the pocket with a toothpick. Heat oil in skillet.

Add in the chicken and sear it until nicely golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side. Bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes.