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

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...

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 ...

What's Going On

HBCU Transfer Guarantee Project

April 30, 2018

My community college experience was rather much different than most. I first started my community college journey by going to Chaffey Community College in Rancho Cucamonga in the summer of 2008, just after I graduated from Damien High School....

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

January 12, 2018

Sacramento, California. July 13, 2017– The Umoja Community is pleased to announce it has received $2.5 million ongoing funding from the California State government. These funds will support the growth and development of the organization.

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What Students Say

We must believe in ourselves to succeed and with UMOJA, we are learning to embrace our abilities with support from each other, knowing we will reach the top faster by helping each other.

Dianna WilliamsStudent - Antelope Valley College

Umoja brings diversity in all form such as workshops, socially events and academic learning. I thank Umoja for teaching me to bring unity to the community. This skill is a great embodiment that I will take with me to the next level.

Devonta ThomasStudent - Mira Costa Community College