Voices of OUR Communities
Uzima means life, vitality, and wholeness. This is where we share the stories, wisdom, and conversations that help us live more fully.
A living collection of stories, wisdom, culture, and community.
Through written reflections, intimate conversations, films, photographs, and community voices, Uzima honors the people and experiences that shape our lives.
The Journal
Discover the journeys of resilience, connection, and growth from within our community.
What Is a Community Wellness Organization?
Building healthier communities through connection, belonging, and purpose. What if wellness wasn't just something we practiced individually, but something we built collectively?
What Does It Really Mean to Belong?
There is something deeply human about wanting to belong. Long before we think about success, achievement, or recognition, we seek connection.
Why Community Is One of the Most Powerful Forms of Wellness
When people think about wellness, they often think of exercise, healthy eating, quality sleep, or mindfulness. While these practices are important, one of the most powerful influences is often overlooked: community.
Why Are We Still Carrying So Much?
Exploring the concept of community healing and the importance of shared burden over isolated independence.
Healing the Mother Wound
The mother wound is one of the deepest and most powerful emotional wounds we experience — and one of the most important to heal.
Breaking Free from Generational Conditioning and Oppression
Breaking free from inherited conditioning is an act of healing, liberation, and self-determination for Black families.
The Power of Community in Healing Trauma
In many African and Indigenous cultures, healing has always been a collective experience rooted in community connection and shared wisdom.
Podcasts & Conversations
Listen to deep, unfiltered conversations with healers, elders, and community leaders. We explore the intersections of culture, wellness, and everyday life.
Photo Essays
Just a Peek!......Moments captured in time. A visual exploration of our community's beauty, strength, joy and unity!
Community Wellness
This volunteer initiative was the beginning of Moms of Color and Afro Yogi Kids. Working with children on Mindfulness and confidence. This day was a beautiful moment with beautiful children.
Cultivating Balance & Growth
Nicole from Amaru Homeschool in New Orleans helping her student maintain her balance during a yoga session.
Empowering Youth Through Literacy
A free literacy class, these two students are working on identifying their letters and sounds. This program was created to combat poor literacy in Louisiana.
Recognition
The moment I accepted a proclamation for the city of New Orleans for helping Mothers and children in need during hurricane Ida, by connecting them with sponsors. My son joined me on stage.
Serving Families
My mother joined in to help me organized hundreds of donations for a giveaway event. A tiresome moment, worth the energy, ultimately serving hundreds of mothers and children.
Community Working Together
New Orleans showed out for this event! A beautiful community act and the beauty that happens when community works together. Wonderful donations given to support mothers and children.
Behind the Scenes
We are getting ready to share a story in hopes that it reaches the community. Lights, camera, action!
Youth Wellness through Play
A young girl blowing bubbles as she practices controlling her breathing at one of our events. A fun way to help inspire the youth to relax their nervous systems.
Community Spotlight
We are surrounded by incredible organizations, volunteers, artists, educators, healers, and businesses making a positive impact every day. This space is dedicated to shining a light on their vital work.
Spotlights coming soon...
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Some of the most inspiring people never ask for attention.
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Media Requests
For journalists, organizations, podcasts, speaking invitations, and collaborations. We welcome opportunities to share our mission and stories with wider audiences.
- Interview Requests
- Press Inquiries
- Partnerships
- Documentary Collaborations
- Speaking Requests
Help Us Tell More Stories.
Become part of a movement dedicated to preserving the wisdom, resilience, and beauty of our communities.