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2019 WAS FULL OF TOP-NOTCH BLACK EXCELLENCE!

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TAJI MAG CELEBRATED 5 YEARS!

Most companies don't see 2 years, others fail just before 5, but we made it and will continue to make it! I want to deeply thank you for all of your love over the last 5 years and 21 volumes! Major recognition to our contributors, Felipe Patterson, Delliz Hazell, dCarrie, Jashua Sa'Ra, Janelle Rouse, Melissa, Lamarre, Coco, Floww J0, Africa Jackson, Clair Daniels, and Will Focus and ALL of our ADVERTISERS for making this last year (and years past) so phenomenal! Here's to 2020 and beyond! - NayMarie

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TAJI AWARDED 2 BLACK BUSINESS OWNERS $1250 CASH & $1000 IN SERVICES

The Safe Place and Precious Bartending were the grateful recipients of Taji Mag's Black Business Grant!

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TAJI CONTRIBUTOR, FELIPE PATTERSON (AKA DAPPER DR FEEL), HAS BEEN SPREADING OUR NARRATIVES AT SOME HUGE EVENTS

In case you missed it, here are some great reads featuring a lot of your favs!

▪ Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is a Necessary Watch
▪ Waves Premiere featuring Sterling K. Brown (featured in Vol 21 of Taji Mag)
▪ Exclusive: Harriet director, Kasi Lemmons, Discusses Film, Eve’s Bayou, Candy Man
▪ Dave Chappelle, Social Commentator and Comedic Griot, is Mark Twain Prize Recipient
▪ Hip Hop Visionary Missy Elliott To Receive the 2019 MTV VMA Video Vanguard Award
▪ Smithsonian Af-Am Museum Brings Classic Movie Posters and Augmented Reality in New Exhibit
▪ The DC Black Film Festival Rocked its Third Year
▪ Tribeca Film Festival
▪  Hip-Politics Awards is Aiming to Become the Mecca of Black Politics (featuring Scarface)
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is a Necessary Watch
Waves Premiere featuring Sterling K. Brown (featured in Vol 21 of Taji Mag)
Exclusive: Harriet director, Kasi Lemmons, Discusses Film, Eve’s Bayou, Candy Man
Dave Chappelle, Social Commentator and Comedic Griot, is Mark Twain Prize Recipient
Hip Hop Visionary Missy Elliott To Receive the 2019 MTV VMA Video Vanguard Award
Smithsonian Af-Am Museum Brings Classic Movie Posters and Augmented Reality in New Exhibit
The DC Black Film Festival Rocked its Third Year
Tribeca Film Festival
Hip-Politics Awards is Aiming to Become the Mecca of Black Politics (featuring Scarface)
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WE LAUNCHED OUR SHOP, ADORNED IN TAJI

We haven't quite gone public with it yet so you're sort of the first to know (other than those paying close attention on IG)! Our jewel adornments, wall art, one of a kind printed bags, and more are all available at www.TajiMag.com/shop! Join us on Instagram at @adornedintaji for new products and special updates!

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO NICHOLAS BROOKLYN

Monique Nicholas has created a space for us Black business owners to host our own events as well as vend our products on weekends for affordable prices that help us grow! All of that is just the icing on the cake to one of the best shops in our community - providing a variety of holistic wellness and household products, apparel, and Black books for the furtherment and uplifting of our people. www.NicholasBrooklyn.com | @NicholasBK

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WHAT'S COMING UP IN 2020?

We reached 40k Kinfolk on Instagram TODAY and we're doing a major giveaway! Our 40k Prize Basket includes a print copy of Vol 20, a digital copy of Vol 21, our Furaha Duffle Bag, and either a Crown/Ear/Neck adornment set or our Nguvu Neck/Arm set. Turn on post notification for Instagram so you don't miss the announcement to participate! @TajiMagazine

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Taji Mag and Melanating present a night full of Black-centric convos, live performances, Black Owned vendors, vegan treats, giveaways and more! The Situation occurs quarterly at Nicholas Brooklyn from 7-11pm on the first Sundays of March, June, September, December! Join us at 1396 Fulton St, Brooklyn NY!

Tell a friend to tell a friend. Be your beautiful self.

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TAJI MAG SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN, INCLUDING THE COVER!

Submissions for the cover of Taji Mag Vol 22, and its featured theme of "#SoGothIWasBornBlack," are open until January 15th. Gather the team and submit something epic! Submission guidelines and details may be found at www.TajiMag.com/contribute.

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WE'RE COMING TO ATLANTA FOR LOCS N LYRICS

@loclivin has come together with @tajimagazine and @naturalzsalon for an amazing experience full of Live Music | Open Mic | Poetry | Art | Food | Drinks | Shopping and Great vibes!!!
Saturday, January 19, 7-11PM | Naturalz Salon
680 Murphy Ave SW, Suite 4132, Atlanta, GA
Gen Adm: $10
www.Melanating.com/event/locsnlyricsatl @Melanating

TO PERFORM: email locsandlyrics@gmail.com
TO VEND: email info@tajimag.com

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ARE YOU READY FOR GAME NIGHT?

Your favorite pop up arcade, "Knight of Games," returns on January 10th at @NicholasBK. Bring your A-team, A-game, and your poker face!
Tickets | Melanating.com/event/koggamenight
1396 Fulton St, Brooklyn | 8p-12a | $5
▪︎Games like •Spades •UNO •Spoons •I Declare War •Cards Against Humanity •Taboo •Scrabble •Connect 4 •Chess •Checkers •Jenga •Videogames on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One
▪︎Raffle items: $50 Amazon gift card & Mystery box

Information for raffle:
1. Name 2. Number 3. Email 4. Address 5. IG handle
▪︎Ticket are $5, enter as many times as you'd like!

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CoverVid Vol 21

Taji Vol 21 First Look

DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

Digital Subscriptions to Taji Mag are $5 quarterly or $18 annually. Get yours now to save 10% with code BLACKNESS at www.TajiMag.com/subscribe.
Cover: @uniquelywiredm & @jaymisonbeverly, Photo | @iamnaymarie for @tajimagazine
Photos Below: Royal | @yariszbeth, Photo and Jewels | @iamnaymarie for @tajimagazine

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