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Gwendolyn Brooks
TONIGHT at 6PM: Co-Direct with Ujima Staff
Our next Ujima Open Meeting is TONIGHT on Zoom
Wednesday, January 6th, from 6:00pm-8:30pm.
Time: Wednesday, January 6th, 6:00PM | Location: Zoom Only
- 6:00-7:15pm #CoDirect: Deeper organizational updates with Ujima Staff
- 7:15-8:30pm #CoCreation: Arts and Cultural Organizing and Podcast Member Teams
PLEASE RSVP. Thank you!
- January 6 - Co-Direct with Ujima Staff
- January 6 - Arts and Cultural Organizing Member Team
- January 6 - Podcast Member Team
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Featured Events
JAN - #UjimaWednesdays Political and Financial Education Workshops (Zoom)
JAN 6 - Ujima Arts & Cultural Organizing Micro Learning Pod (Zoom)
JAN 6 - Ujima Podcast Member Team (Zoom)
JAN 7 - LFOD x The ARTery Present: The State of New England Hip-Hop (Virtual)
JAN 14 - Boston MLK Online Community Tribute (Virtual)
JAN 14 - Drag Story Hour: Worm Loves Worm with Neon Calypso (Virtual)
JAN 15 - Isabel Wilkerson: Caste (Virtual)
JAN 18 - Stories From The Black Community (Virtual)
JAN 21 - Introducing the Harriet Hayden Albums | Boston Athenæum (Virtual)
JAN 24 - Cooking at Home with Zoe Adjonyoh (Virtual)
More January Events
Opportunities to Listen
- African Folktales Podcast - Tale of an Old Woman EP
- NPR All Things Considered Podcast - 'Small Axe': Steve McQueen Talks 5-Part Anthology EP
- Ikechúkwú Casmir Onyewuenyi - chez baldwin (James Baldwin's Record Collection) Playlist
Join the Ujima Time Bank!
What is a time bank?
A Timebank is a system of exchange where the unit of value is person-hours. When a member of a timebank performs one hour of service for another member, they are awarded one hour of credit in the Timebank, which can then be redeemed for one hour of service from another member. For example: Samantha can fix Jess’s blinds, and then Jess can teach Freddie Spanish, then Freddie later gives Samantha a ride, and the Timebank keeps track so it’s fair.
*Featured Request: "Portuguese Lessons" Expires in 5 months
"Hi there, I'm a physician assistant who speaks Spanish and is working towards getting certified to practice medicine in Portuguese. I'd love to get to know a neighbor who could help me over the next few months to improve my Portuguese before I take my test in April."
Join the time bank to respond and see more! Anyone who lives in Boston can join the Time Bank at www.ujimaboston.com/timebank!
How to Become a Co-Investor in the Ujima Fund
- Read Ujima's Offering Memorandum. This document describes the risks, regulations, and background of the fund. The Offering Memorandum should be read in it's entirety, with careful attention to the Risk Factors (page 11), Description of Notes (39), and Subordination Agreement (77).
- Consult the personal finance worksheet if you are unsure of how much to invest.
- Invest online (multiple payment options available):
- Choose the option next to the type of investment you are making.
- Complete and sign all forms via Docusign (Investment Agreement, W-9, and Demographic Information).
- After submitting, select your payment option. (You will see instructions on how to send a check if that is your preferred payment.)
- OR: Invest via mail:
- Choose the option next to the type of investment you are making.
- Select the print option on Docusign.
- Complete and sign all forms manually (Investment Agreement, W-9, and Demographic Information).
- Write a check, payable to the Fund, for the amount you wish to invest in the applicable Notes.
- Send the Investment Agreement and your check to the Fund [PO BOX 180310 Boston MA 02118].
- Email invest@ujimaboston.com
or call 617-446-3863 with any questions
Please contact invest@ujimaboston.com
#UjimAppreciations
Thank you to...
- Union Capital Boston for their hard work and partnership on our People, Power and Participation Campaign.
- Cassandria Campbell for affirming our 'Power' letter during our People, Power and Participation Campaign.
- Cierra and James for their hard work and stewardship of our People, Power and Participation Campaign.
- All of our new members who have joined Ujima!
- Lauren
- Kathleen
- John
- Betty
- All of the members who have renewed their Ujima memberships!
- Weezy
- Tariana
- Eli
- Toba
- Roxanne
- Kathryn
- All of our recent investors!
- Abby
- Pierce
- Elizabeth
- Shana
- Jessica
- Rebecca
- Chaunte
- To Peers, Partners, and Community Members who are doing their part to keep us informed, safe, and loved during this time.
Ujima Neighborhood Economics Study Group
We are excited that the Ujima Neighborhood Economics Study Group is underway, continuing to explore the feasibility of projects that address our community-wide needs. The group will meet every second Wednesday, and the next meeting is Wednesday January 13th. This study group is co-coordinated by Ujima members and staff. Some participants will focus on a specific area of study and some writ-large. The group will build on the learnings from the exploration that Ujima members have already done, and will carry this research forward to get even closer to implementation and investment in projects that meet our needs.
The topics include:
- Community Land Trust
- Community Owned Internet
- Community Owned Energy
- Urban Farming
- Creative Economic Placemaking (Black Market)
- Community Space
- Arts/Cultural Organizing Space
- Childcare
There is also space for members to coordinate study groups on additional topics of interest. Please email lynchcasey2@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved or want more information!
Internship Opportunities
We need your help to find great interns to grow our team. Ujima is offering these internship opportunities on an ongoing basis. Please share widely!
To apply, email intern@ujimaboston.com to express interest and get further information.
Ujima Membership Renewal
Renew your Ujima Membership today. We need dedicated members to build a just future, and we’re asking you to join us again for year two. Our goal is to reach 95% member renewals; while growing our overall membership to 750. Help spread the word about our network and activities!
Jobs in the Ujima Network
The Ujima Jobs Board has moved! Click here to access all of the job listings in our network.
If you are hiring and would like to be included on our biweekly newsletter, send your listing to comms@ujimaboston.com!
Upcoming Ujima Meetings
We hold Open Meetings every Wednesday at 6pm, on Zoom! Check out our January Calendar below!
