Umoja (A Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.

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Upcoming Events

Umoja Conference XIV

November 9, 2018 to November 10, 2018
  November 9, 2018, 8:00 am to November 10, 2018, 3:00 pm “I’m no longer accepting the things I cannot change...I’m changing the things I cannot accept.” Angela Davis.  The Umoja XIV Conference theme will invite participants to...

Umoja Day at East Bay 2018

November 16, 2018
  Umoja Day @ East Bay is an opportunity for all 55 Umoja affiliated programs to introduce students to Cal State East Bay and the Sankofa Scholars Program. The event will highlight 4 workshops, a student panel, and application hour. Lunch,...

Regional Symposium

March 15, 2019
The purpose of the Regional Symposia is to bring together Umoja program faculty, staff, and students to learn from each other “in community.” Symposia are a one-day INDABA (a deep discussion) focusing on topics designed to strengthen Umoja programs...

What's Going On

Call for Nominations: Umoja Community Education Foundation Board of Directors

September 25, 2018

Umoja Alumni: Meet Jessica Troupe

September 10, 2018

Around Umoja:  El Camino College Alumni Spotlight Umoja Alumni Aaron Batiste

September 6, 2018

Umoja Community Connection

July 25, 2018

HBCU Transfer Guarantee Project

April 30, 2018

UMOJA COMMUNITY RECEIVES FUNDING FROM STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR $2.5 MILLION

January 12, 2018

HBCU Transfer Guarantee Project

January 12, 2018

What Students Say

Before Umoja, I was really isolated and didn’t assume any leadership roles. Umoja has revealed the leader in me and I’m grateful.

Terrell PatilloDiablo Valley College

I see Umoja as a sisterhood/brotherhood that will last a lifetime. My experience with Umoja has contributed to my life academically, spiritually and emotionally. For me, Umoja represents Black excellence.

Grace SmithStudent - American River College

In attending the Umoja Program it has inspired me in more ways than I can imagine. It has provided me with the opportunity of being introduced to the resources that will assist in my growth toward academic and college success.

Devonta ThomasStudent - Sierra College