Ujamaa Collective

04/23/2026

Ujamaa Boutique will be closed this Friday and Saturday as we step out into community!

Ujamaa Collective Sisters will be present at
A Taste of the Hill, a vibrant, community-powered gathering in Pittsburgh’s historic Hill District.

📍 Location: 2007 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA (Centre Ave between Elmore St. & Devillers St.)
📅 Dates: April 23–25, 2026

This special event, held during NFL Draft weekend, celebrates the culture, creativity, and resilience of the Hill District.

✨ Expect:

Local vendors & small businesses
Food trucks & art
Community connection & cultural celebration

See you there 🙏🏽💐🙏🏽

04/20/2026

Now that we’re here… let’s be human. 💛 comUNITY showed up and showed out at the 7th Annual Africana Wellness Conference. Thank you to every soul who continues to make this possible, year after year. We see you. 🙏🏾

04/15/2026

📣✨ The second edition of *Voices of Ujamaa* is here ✨📖

Our quarterly newsletter from the Creative Community Engagement Circle is filled with collective wisdom from Ujamaa staff, featured entrepreneurs 💼, and our Cooperative Circles.

In this edition, we take a deeper dive into our values in action 🌱 alongside our incredible community partners and supporters. 💛

Click the link in our bio to read
📖 Voices of Ujamaa Vol. 2

We’re inviting you to share your voice too ✍🏾 through our *Dear Ujamaa Sisters*. Have questions? Drop them in the comments or send us a message @ujamaacollective.org, we’d love to hear from you 💌

Thank you for reading and growing with us 🌱 Your presence, support, and shared wisdom mean everything. We’re grateful to be on this journey together.

03/21/2026

🤎 Greetings Community 🌍

Today’s the day! 🤎✨ The Africana Wellness Conference is happening today from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and we would love for you to join us.

Start your Saturday with Morning Yoga with Jackie Walker 🧘🏾‍♀️ or Drumming & Meditation with Opare Agyeman 🥁🙏🏾 at 9:00 AM.

The perfect way to ground and center for the day ahead. 🤎

Come experience a full day of offerings, including:

A conversation on Menopause with Tia Baker 🤎

An Esusu demonstration with LaKeisha Wolf 💫

A creative No-Sew Tote workshop with
our Fashion Circle ♻️👕

A nourishing Raw Food “Insperience”
with Monifa Miller 🥗🌿

A special preview of “ReImagine We”
with Anita Russell 🌱🤎

Check out the presenters who will be offering their gifts today!

Don't forget to shop the free Community Closet during the Africana Wellness Conference.

Come for a session or stay all day, there’s space for you here. Bring a friend and join us in cultivating wellness, connection, and community care. 🤎

We can’t wait to see you! 🤎

With deep gratitude and steady love.

Ujamaa Collective!

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03/20/2026

✨ Member Spotlight ✨ Meet Germaine Gooden-Patterson, the hands and heart behind Wellness Withn. Handcrafted candles. Aromatherapy mists. Flaxseed eye pillows. All made with intention, all designed to bring you back to yourself. 🕯️🌿 She’ll be at the Africana Wellness Conference tomorrow 😊 so come through, meet her, and support her work in person! Register FREE at LegacyArtsProject.org 💚

03/19/2026

🤎 Greetings
Beloved Community 🌍

We’re excited to remind you that the Africana Wellness Conference is happening this Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and we warmly invite you to join us for a full day of restoration, learning, and connection. 🤎

This Saturday, March 21, 2026:

Start your morning grounded and energized with Morning Yoga led by Jackie Walker 🧘🏾‍♀️, followed by a powerful Drumming and Meditation session led by Opare Agyeman 🥁🙏🏾 at 9:00 AM.

🌿 Throughout the day, we’ll offer a rich lineup of workshops and conversations, including:

A meaningful conversation on menopause with our Membership Director, Tia Baker 🤎

An interactive Esusu demonstration with our Executive Director, LaKeisha Wolf, exploring community-based financial practices 💫

A hands-on upcycling workshop with Ujamaa's Fashion Circle members Marsha Ekunfeo, Carmella Jones, and Nisha Blackwell, where you’ll transform an old t-shirt into a No-Sew Tote Bag ♻️!
👕Please bring a t-shirt!

A Raw Food “Insperience” led by Ujamaa Collective member Monifa Miller, inviting you to explore nourishment in a new way 🥗🌿

A special preview, from Ujamaa Collective member Anita Russell, of “Reimagine We: How Inner Perception Shapes Personal and Community Well-Being.” 🌱🤎
This powerful session is a sneak peek into her upcoming 12-month workshop series launching this summer, stay tuned for more details, and don’t miss this opportunity to experience it firsthand at the conference.

We’ll close the day in joy and connection with InterPlay, led by Ujamaa Collective member Toni McClendon, a beautiful way to reflect, move, and celebrate together 💃🏾🎶.

Check out all of the Presenters for the
7th Annual Africana Wellness Conference!

Whether you come for one session, stay all day, or swing by to shop the free Community Closet, there is something here for everyone.

We hope you’ll join us in cultivating wellness, community, and collective care. 🤎

With deep gratitude and steady love.

Ujamaa Collective!

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03/19/2026

Greetings Beloved Community!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Fashion Circle interest meeting on Monday, March 16th. It was truly grounding to be in space together. 🤎

We are excited about what we’re building: a collaborative space where community members co-create upcycled fashion pieces rooted in cultural expression, environmental responsibility, and cooperation.

If you weren’t able to attend, or if you’re still feeling called to join us, there’s still time! We currently have a few spots remaining and would love to welcome more beloveds into this creative journey.

✨ Participants will

• Collaboratively design and create sustainable, upcycled fashion pieces
• Receive a $150 stipend
• Showcase their work at a culminating community event

🗓 Interest Survey Closes: March 21st

📣 Participant notifications will be shared the following week.

If this resonates with you, we invite you to complete the interest form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePPYNjkB1PMkVGWPTv5m4_--cKCiE896QAFIYIsYjGcdCscw/viewform?usp=header) and step into this co-creative experience with us.

Thank you again for your presence, energy, and commitment to building something meaningful together.

With gratitude and care,
Ujamaa Team 🤎

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03/18/2026

We showed up, showed out, and showed LOVE. 🌿✨ The Africana Wellness Conference is BACK, March 21, 2026 | FREE | Community Empowerment Association. Register now at LegacyArtsProject.org 💚

03/17/2026

🤎 Gentle Greetings
Beloved Community 🌍

As we move deeper into this season of renewal, we are reminded that wellness is not a destination; it is a daily practice, a shared experience, and a sacred act of care. 🤎

This month, we’re grounding ourselves in intention as we prepare for our upcoming Africana Wellness Conference, while also uplifting the healing offerings within our own community. 🙌🏾

Join us in a gentle pause…
May we take 3 collective breaths together...

Inhale the wisdom of infinite timeline possibilities,
exhale what feels important to release...

You are a manifestation of Infinite Possibilities!
🌬️✨

🌿 Wellness Withn: A Journey to Collective Care 🌿

This week, we are honored to highlight Ujamaa Collective member Germaine Gooden-Patterson, creator of Wellness Withn, a line of intentional, handcrafted products designed to nurture rest, restoration, and balance.

🌿 Aromatherapy Candles

8 oz | 40–50 hr burn time

Each candle is made with a natural wax blend, essential oils, and love 🤎:

Calm: Tea Tree & Lavender for grounding and peace
Clearing: Lavender, Bergamot & Eucalyptus to refresh your spirit
Lavender: A gentle, classic scent for relaxation
Relief: Tea Tree, Lemongrass & Bergamot to ease tension

Light a candle. Set an intention.
Let the moment you created
hold you with good care. 🕯️✨

😌 Eye Pillow with Flaxseed & Lavender

Designed for deep relaxation and meditation, this eye pillow supports rest for both body and mind.

✨ Helps relieve tension & tired eyes
✨ Supports sleep & reduces inflammation
✨ Use warm or cool for customized comfort

Made with 100% cotton fabric, organic flaxseed, optional lavender, and love 🤎
A simple ritual for deep restoration. 🙌🏾

🌬️ Yoga Mat & Aromatherapy

Air Mist 4 oz

A multi-use spray to cleanse your space and uplift your energy:

Clearing: Bergamot, Lavender, Eucalyptus
Relief: Lemongrass, Tea Tree, Bergamot
Restore: Grapefruit, Sweet Lime, Lemon
Calm: Lavender & Tea Tree
Breathe: Sweet Orange & Peppermint

Use it on your yoga mat, in your home, or wherever you need a reset. 🌿✨

💛 Enjoy 10% off every Tuesday.

Online and In-person. 💛
🖥️ TENOFFTUESDAY

🌍 Upcoming Events

This Saturday, join us for the

7th Annual
Africana Wellness Conference!!!

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

We are excited to gather for our 7th Annual Africana Wellness Conference, a space where healing, culture, and community meet.

Meet our Presenters!

🎥 Hear From Our Community!

With deep gratitude and steady love.

Ujamaa Collective!

Click here for an update from Ujamaa Collective!

03/17/2026

🤎 Gentle Greetings
Beloved Community 🌍

As we move deeper into this season of renewal, we are reminded that wellness is not a destination; it is a daily practice, a shared experience, and a sacred act of care. 🤎

This month, we’re grounding ourselves in intention as we prepare for our upcoming Africana Wellness Conference, while also uplifting the healing offerings within our own community. 🙌🏾

Join us in a gentle pause…
May we take 3 collective breaths together...

Inhale the wisdom of infinite timeline possibilities,
exhale what feels important to release...

You are a manifestation of Infinite Possibilities!
🌬️✨

🌿 Wellness Withn

with Ujamaa Collective
Ambassador Member and speaker at the 7th Annual Africana Wellness Conference Germaine Patterson 🤎✊🏾!

This week, we are honored to highlight Ujamaa Collective member Germaine Gooden-Patterson, creator of Wellness Withn, a line of intentional, handcrafted products designed to nurture rest, restoration, and balance.

🌿 Aromatherapy Candles

8 oz | 40–50 hr burn time

Each candle is made with a natural wax blend, essential oils, and love 🤎:

Calm: Tea Tree & Lavender for grounding and peace
Clearing: Lavender, Bergamot & Eucalyptus to refresh your spirit
Lavender: A gentle, classic scent for relaxation
Relief: Tea Tree, Lemongrass & Bergamot to ease tension

Light a candle. Set an intention.
Let the moment you created
hold you with good care. 🕯️✨

😌 Eye Pillow with Flaxseed & Lavender

Designed for deep relaxation and meditation, this eye pillow supports rest for both body and mind.

✨ Helps relieve tension & tired eyes
✨ Supports sleep & reduces inflammation
✨ Use warm or cool for customized comfort

Made with 100% cotton fabric, organic flaxseed, optional lavender, and love 🤎
A simple ritual for deep restoration. 🙌🏾

🌬️ Yoga Mat & Aromatherapy

Air Mist 4 oz

A multi-use spray to cleanse your space and uplift your energy:

Clearing: Bergamot, Lavender, Eucalyptus
Relief: Lemongrass, Tea Tree, Bergamot
Restore: Grapefruit, Sweet Lime, Lemon
Calm: Lavender & Tea Tree
Breathe: Sweet Orange & Peppermint

Use it on your yoga mat, in your home, or wherever you need a reset. 🌿✨

💛 Enjoy 10% off every Tuesday.

Online and In-person. 💛
🖥️ TENOFFTUESDAY

🌍 Upcoming Events

This Saturday, join us for the

7th Annual
Africana Wellness Conference!!!

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

We are excited to gather for our 7th Annual Africana Wellness Conference, a space where healing, culture, and community meet.

Meet our Presenters!

🎥 Hear From Our Community!

With deep gratitude and steady love.

Ujamaa Collective!

Click here for an update from Ujamaa Collective!