YOUTH-FAMILY & COLLEGES
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. We believe that when the voices and histories of students are deliberately and intentionally recognized, the opportunity for self-efficacy emerges and a foundation is formed for academic success. Umoja actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African American
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. We believe that when the voices and histories of students are deliberately and intentionally recognized, the opportunity for self-efficacy emerges and a foundation is formed for academic success. Umoja actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas.
The Black Collegians Program/Umoja Community at SMC is designed to assist students of African descent in transferring to four-year universities and obtaining their Associate degree. We offer services to help you become academically competitive and to set personal goals. Black Collegians program staff and counselors provide a constant source of encouragement to our students and work with you to ensure that your needs are met.
The Umoja Scholars Program at East Los Angeles College is a two-semester learning community open to all students but specifically designed to assist African American and Black students in transferring to four-year colleges and universities and earning their degrees.
UMOJA actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas
Umoja is a community of success dedicated to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of MPC students.
The Moreno Valley College Umoja Community is dedicated to increase the number of educationally underserved students who enroll in our college, transfer to a four-year colleges or university, and return to the community as leaders and mentors for future generations. We also take a proactive approach to reaching and serving African American males,and other at-risk students in higher education.
Aspire is a dynamic program designed to provide essential educational support and services to increase the academic success, retention, degree completion, and transfer rates of African-American and other students enrolled at Mt. San Antonio College. We accomplish this through monthly workshops, academic counseling, and learning communities. Our aim is to develop a sense of �community� among African-American students, other students, faculty, staff and administrators.
Umoja (a Kiswahili word meaning�unity) is a learning community dedicated to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of African-American and other students.� All Umoja values and practices are inspired by African and African-American intellectual, cultural, and spiritual gifts.The mission of Umoja at MSJC is to support the persistence and retention of all students toward defined educational goals, transfer, certificate, and associate degree while fostering self-efficacy among these students as well.
Umoja�at Napa Valley College provides�an environment to�Survive�and�Thrive�and�specifically targets the retention, persistence, and success of African-American�students.
UMOJA�is designed to�increa?se academic success�among all students at Norco College with an emphasis on the African-American population. A major key to student success is through fostering a�sense of community. Through the linking of�academic,�social, and�cultural offerings, the��program�UMOJA�?aims to promote student success as well as to develop leadership skills in its members.
The Umoja Scholars Program is a learning community at Ohlone College.� We combine academic learning with counseling, social support, and opportunities for cultural exploration. �This program is designed for students of African ancestry, to promote their success, yet ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME.
Umoja is a state-wide student success program open to all students and is specifically designed to increase the retention and success rates of African-American students. The Umoja Program is a Learning Community that offers student success classes, English, Math, Communication, Sociology and History classes which strives to educate the whole student, informed by an ethic of love and its vital power. Academic success is also achieved through educational counseling, workshops, cultural events, mentoring, and personal development. The learning experience within Umoja will deliberately and intentionally provide each individual the opportunity to add their voice and their story to the collective voices and stories of the African Diaspora.
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.�We believe that when the voices and histories of students are deliberately and intentionally recognized, the opportunity for self-efficacy emerges and a foundation is formed for academic success. Umoja actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas.
UMOJA�(a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community based program dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.�Through a holistic approach, the Umoja program encourages, engages, nurtures, and connects with students. Umoja creates a welcoming environment that fosters self-efficacy and a strong desire to succeed. Furthermore, Umoja encourages socially responsible leadership from students, not only in their communities but in the world as a whole.
Umoja, (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African Americans and other students.
The Umoja Project at RCC, a Kiswahili word meaning unity, is a community-building and critical resource that is�dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of students�from a perspective that is responsive to the legacy of African American history and culture.� We support meaningful experiences that will lead to academic success and engagement in college life. We foster community among students and we provide students with the tools to strengthen their relationships and enrich their ties to their home communities. Employing an approach to student engagement retention and success that is infused with African cultural traditions and a motto of �collective work and responsibility.�
The Umoja-SBA learning community is committed to the academic success, personal growth, and development of students of African Ancestry, as well as other students of diverse ancestries, with an emphasis on first-year college students.�
The Umoja-Tumaini Program seeks to educate the whole student � body, mind and spirit. Informed by an ethic of love and its vital power, the Umoja-Tumaini Program will deliberately engage students as full participants in the construction of knowledge and critical thought. The Umoja-Tumaini Program seeks to help students experience themselves as valuable and worthy of an education.
The Umoja Community at San Diego City College is a program designed to assist African American and other historically underrepresented students who desire to transfer to four-year colleges and�universities,�and earn their degrees.�Course materials, discussions, and activities focus on African-American culture, literature, and experiences. Through Umoja, students can prepare for transfer while taking culturally relevant coursework and participate in enriching activities with students who share similar goals.
The Umoja-Mesa Academy Program (UMAP) at San Diego Mesa Community College is open to all students, but, its unique program design specifically aims to increase the graduation, retention, and transfer rates of African-American students. UMAP adheres to being relevant towards the African-American experience, by utilizing course curriculums emphasized on improvement of reading, writing, and critical thinking skills; by having faculty counselors to provide assistance with the personal issues that often hinder African-American students in an educational setting; and UMAP is a "family" in which we help and take care of one-another in the experience of learning how to navigate college and becoming successful in education.
Umoja�(a Kiswahili word meaning 'unity') is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing African American and other students' cultural and educational experiences. We believe that when students' voices and histories are deliberately and intentionally recognized, the opportunity for self-efficacy emerges, and a foundation is formed for academic success.
Through a group of educators and community allies, the Santa Ana College U2 Schol?ars Program provides essential educational resources and services, to foster the personal, professional, and academic success of Black/African American students.?
Our Umoja program offers supported english classes that are made to fully support students inside and outside of the classroom; each class features a tutor and supportive faculty who teach from an Afro-centric perspective and have extensive office hours to offer students multiple ways to stay engaged and succeed! In addition, Our program is a part of the Equity department at Santa Barbara City College; and much like the Center for Equity and Social Justice, also features a multitude of programming and events that are designed to further develop students academically, mentally, and professionally.
The Black Collegians Program/Umoja Community at SMC is designed to assist students of African descent in transferring to four-year universities and obtaining their Associate degree. We offer services to help you become academically competitive and to set personal goals. Black Collegians program staff and counselors provide a constant source of encouragement to our students and work with you to ensure that your needs are met. The Black Collegians Program is a program within the statewide Umoja Community. As a recognized program within the Umoja Community, we abide by the mission and the educational philosophy of the Community and we share strategies and goals with other Umoja Community programs at the various California Community Colleges statewide.
The SRJC Umoja Community is designed to assist students of African descent in transferring to four-year universities and obtaining associate degrees.
The Umoja Program is a statewide community network of resources and educators, who are �committed to the personal growth and self �actualization of African American and other students".
Shasta College�s Umoja Community is open to all students but specifically designed to increase the retention and success rates, as well as the graduation and transfer rates, of African American students.
Sierra's Umoja Learning Community�is open to all�students but specifically designed to increase the retention and success rates as well as the graduation and transfer rates of African ancestry students.
Umoja is a community of educators and learners committed to the academic success, personal growth and self-actualization of African American and other students. The Umoja Community seeks to educate the whole student � body, mind and spirit. Informed by an ethic of love and its vital power, the Umoja Community will deliberately engage students as full participants in the construction of knowledge and critical thought. The Umoja Community seeks to help students experience themselves as valuable and worthy of an education.
Our mission is to increase the number of African-American students transferring to four-year colleges and universities! We thrive to assist Umoja Scholars to gain a better understanding of their identity in order to foster a stronger sense of navigating through higher education in the pursuit of college transfer achievement and lifelong success!
The UMOJA Program is a S.T.E.P. program that is dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experience of students at Victor Valley College.� The UMOJA program targets students that are interested in learning about African American history and culture.� Traditionally, African American students are underrepresented in community college, therefore, the goal of this program is to promote academic and personal success as well as encouraging transfer to 4-year colleges/universities.�
The West Valley College Umoja Community is a community of educators and learners committed to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of African Americans and other underrepresented students on the road to higher education. The Umoja Community is open to all students, yet it gains meaning through its connection to the African Diaspora.� African and African American intellectual, cultural, and spiritual gifts inform the Umoja Community values and practices.� WVC Umoja has actively contributed to the transfer of hundreds of West Valley students to the University of California and California State University systems, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and other renowned public and private universities.
Since Jack and Jill of America, Inc., was founded in 1938, it has evolved into a strong national organization as a result of strong programming. Our founder, Marion Stubbs Thomas, had a simple idea of bringing together children in social and cultural relationships, and this idea avalanched into a strong national organization.
There is no silver bullet to success. It takes an army of people, a safe environment, high-quality programs and unique experiences to level the playing field for all kids. Boys & Girls Clubs don't just do one thing, we do whatever it takes to build great futures for America's young people.
At HuffPost, we report with empathy and put at the heart of every story. We take a people-first approach in everything we report news and politics or lifestyle and entertainment and we cover real stories about real life. Regardless of who you are, where you live or what you believe, you can count on HuffPost to help you navigate whats happening in the world and how it affects you.�
The award-winning publication, Successful Black Parenting�is not about skin color, but is about cultural differences. We recognize the importance of Black children internationally seeing themselves on the covers and in the pages of magazines to empower them toward a successful future.
This website is mainly intended for any person who is involved in raising African American children, and for any person whose work involves helping African American Families.
BANANAS has been supporting families in their parenting journey since 1974 working in partnership with early education providers. Our programs and services include assisting families find and pay for quality child care, parenting workshops, playgroups and professional development for all types of early care and education providers. Our support allows working families to thrive and be confident their children are in quality and nurturing learning
The Umoja Community seeks to help students experience themselves as valuable and worthy of an education. The Umoja Community gains meaning through its connection to the African Diaspora. African and African American intellectual, cultural, and spiritual gifts inform Umoja Community values and practices.
This website is mainly intended for any person who is involved in raising African American children, and for any person whose work involves helping African American Families.
Across the United States and Internationally, 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is changing lives of tomorrow��s leaders through the 100��s signature programs: Mentoring The 100 Way, Collegiate 100�, and 100 Black Men Chapters. The 100 delivers mentoring training at their annual conferences and regional training workshops, which are open to the public. Both Collegiate 100 chapters and 100 Black Men Chapters deliver unique mentoring initiatives that positively impact deserving youth annually. Support the work of the 100 and explore ways to support it.
Black Sororities and Fraternities
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Many youth mentoring programs have long emphasized providing caring adult relationships to youth from different racial and ethnic groups. Sometimes this is done directly through mentoring services that are built around racial or cultural practices or that emphasize building positive racial identity in the face of societal oppression. In other cases, this happens indirectly as programs target a cross-section of youth from disadvantaged circumstances in a community that may have an overrepresentation of youth of color (or at least certain racial and ethnic groups).
A common category for scholarships is ethnicity, along with other classifications for "minorities," since they tend to be underrepresented in many areas of society. Colleges and universities, along with many philanthropic organizations, seek ways to support students in their pursuit of higher education. However, ethnic background may not be the only factor required when applying for such scholarships. Many scholarships many not focus on ethnicity at all. Popular organizations that award African Americans include the United Negro College Found and the National Assistance for the Advancement of Colored People. Historically black colleges will also award students of African American heritage based on a variety of criteria. Therefore, we encourage you to conduct a <a href="https://www.scholarships.com/scholarship-search">free scholarship search</a> to find all the scholarships in our database that you may qualify for.
CASAs are volunteers of all backgrounds who make a commitment to advocate for the needs of the child or sibling group with whom they are matched.
The Umoja Community is more than a program, it is an opportunity. We aim to help increase retention, graduation and transfer rates among African/African American and other scholars. College is more than assignments and grades.� We aim to help make higher education a personal experience.
A community of learners seeking to illuminate and touch the spirit.
Umoja (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a learning community dedicated to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of African American and other students. All Umoja values and practices are inspired by African and African-American intellectual, cultural, and spiritual gifts.
Umoja (A Kiswahili word meaning unity) African-American Success Through Excellence and Persistence (ASTEP) is a program that integrates academics, support services and African-American culture. We seek to educate the whole student � body, mind and spirit � through an ethic of love. African and African-American histories and voices are deliberately and intentionally acknowledged and are woven into the learning experience, and this integration is seen as empowering to students and as foundational for their academic and personal success. Students are full participants in their learning and growth. Umoja ASTEP aims to develop students into leaders and role models in their college and larger community.
The intent of BCCUSA is to provide access to African American students and others who would appreciate and benefit learning from the African Diaspora viewpoint.� The commonality among these students will be an academic competitive spirit and the desire to attain an advanced education.
The Cerritos College Umoja Student Success Program is committed to enriching, fostering, and nurturing the educational experience of all students, especially African American and first-generation college students, ultimately preparing them for academic, personal, and professional success beyond Cerritos College.
The Umoja learning community at Cerro Coso Community College is open to ALL students and is specifically designed to increase the retention and success rates as well as the graduation and transfer rates of African ancestry students. Umoja (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students. We believe that when the voices and histories of students are deliberately and intentionally recognized, the opportunity for self-efficacy (self-belief) emerges and a foundation is formed for academic success. With an emphasis on topics relevant to the African American experience, the curriculum focuses on improving reading, writing, self-discipline, and critical thinking skills. Program counselors also provide assistance with the personal issues that often hinder African American students in an educational setting. The Umoja program is a "family" in which we help and take care of each other in the new experience of learning to navigate college and becoming successful in education.
The Umoja Community, formerly known at Chabot College as The Daraja Program, is a statewide program that has helped thousands of educationally disadvantaged students graduate and/or transfer to four-year colleges and universities. This program addresses students� needs through academic support services and curriculum focused on African American history, literature, and culture.
�Umoja, a Kiswahili word meaning unity, enhances the cultural and educational experiences of California community colleges by serving black students who are educationally and economically disadvantaged. This community and critical resource exists to close the achievement gap.
The mission of the UMOJA/African American Scholastic Programs (AASP) is to provide its students with appropriate program services while demonstrating sensitivity and appreciation of different life situations and academic endeavors. AASP promotes student success and goal attainment through academic, career/vocational and personal counseling.
Coastline's Umoja Community is a learning community dedicated to transforming, enriching and advancing the lives of students through infusing culturally relevant pedagogy and practices.
Umoja is a community of educators and learners committed to academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of African American and other students. The Umoja Community seeks to educate the whole student body, mind and spirit. Informed by an ethic of love and its vital power, the Umoja Community will deliberately engage students as full participants in the construction of knowledge and critical thought.
CSM Umoja is a learning community and transfer support program that focuses on the African American experience through the study of culture, history, literature, and identity.�
The Umoja ("oo-Mo-jah") Diop Scholars program is a community of learners designed to support and increase academic success
The UMOJA Scholars program at Cuyamaca College�is a student success program aimed for closing the equity and achievement gaps for stu
The Umoja program is based on an African-centered philosophy that enables students to see themselves within a positive historical and cultural context.
African and African American intellectual, cultural, and spiritual gifts inform Umoja Community values and practices. The Umoja Community seeks to nurture knowledge of and pride in these treasures. The learning experience within the Umoja Community will provide each individual the opportunity to add their voice and their story to the collective voices and stories of the African Diaspora.
Umoja, a Kiswahili word meaning unity, is a statewide program and community. The Umoja community actively serves and promotes success for all students through a curriculum responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas.
Umoja-Project Success is a program designed to increase the retention rate and to improve the academic performance of students who meet the Umoja-Project Success admission criteria. The mission of Umoja-Project Success is to aid the successful transition of students from high school to El Camino College and beyond in order to achieve educational and career goals.
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. AFFIRM is an acronym meaning Academic Force For Inspiration Retention & Matriculation.�We believe that when the voices and histories of students are deliberately and intentionally recognized, the opportunity for self-efficacy emerges and a foundation is formed for academic success. Umoja actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas.
Umoja, a Kiswahili word meaning unity, is a year-long learning community dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students. We actively serve and promote student success through a curriculum focused on the legacy of the African and African American diasporas.
Umoja promotes student success and improved lifetime outcomes for all students through a curriculum that is responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas. When you are part of IDILE and/or SYMBAA, you are part of the larger�community of Umoja.
The Umoja Program is designed to provide essential educational support and services to increase the academic success, retention, degree completion, and transfer rates of Black/African American and other students enrolled at Fullerton College. We accomplish this through monthly workshops/events, academic counseling, personal therapy, enhanced priority registration, textbook support, grocery gift card support and more. Our aim is to develop a sense of �community� among Black/African American students, other students, faculty, staff and administrators.�
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The�UMOJA�(a Kiswahili word meaning Unity) Program is not only a community; but a critical resource, that is dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African Americans and other students at Grossmont Community College.
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. A community of educators and learners, committed to the academic success, personal growth and self-actualization of its students. Umoja students' education is enhanced by integrating academics, support services, and African-American culture. Our aim is to educate the whole student as our Umoja village assists you in navigating the college environment and becoming successful in your educational and personal goals. Hartnell's Umoja program designed to assist African American and other historically underrepresented students. Umoja is specifically designed to increase the retention, success, graduation, and transfer rates of African American and African Diaspora students.
The Umoja-UBAKA Program at Laney is designed to promote academic success for African American community college students through classes, tutoring, workshops, community building, study spaces, and mentoring. We are open to all Laney students. The Umoja Program gives you access to culturally relevant classes that are transferable, academic support, college admissions preparation, community engagement, mentoring, and a supportive academic community!
The UMOJA Promise (Fast Track) Eligible to transfer to a Historically Black College/University (HBCU)
The�Cerritos College Umoja Student Success Program�is committed to enriching, fostering, and nurturing the educational experience of all students, especially African American and first-generation college students, ultimately preparing them for academic, personal, and professional success beyond Cerritos College
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Umoja-Project Success is a program designed to increase the retention rate and to improve the academic performance of students who meet the Umoja-Project Success admission criteria.
The goal of the UMOJA Scholars community is to help students build a strong community as the foundation for their academic journey. Your voice and experiences matter. Through course offerings, social events, college tours and student services we celebrate your diversity, encourage your intellectual contributions and promote your academic achievement.
Umoja is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African�American and other students.�We believe that when the voices and histories of students are deliberately and�intentionally recognized, the opportunity for self-efficacy emerges and a foundation is formed for academic success.�Umojaactively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African American�Diasporas.? ? ?
Umoja is a Kiswahili word meaning unity.�The Umoja program is an academic learning community and resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American students and others.�Umoja advances academic excellence, community building, and student leadership as its program goals.
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.
A common category for scholarships is ethnicity, along with other classifications for "minorities," since they tend to be underrepresented in many areas of society. Colleges and universities, along with many philanthropic organizations, seek ways to support students in their pursuit of higher education. However, ethnic background may not be the only factor required when applying for such scholarships. Many scholarships many not focus on ethnicity at all. Popular organizations that award African Americans include the United Negro College Found and the National Assistance for the Advancement of Colored People. Historically black colleges will also award students of African American heritage based on a variety of criteria. Therefore, we encourage you to conduct a <a href="https://www.scholarships.com/scholarship-search">free scholarship search</a> to find all the scholarships in our database that you may qualify for.
Black Sororities and Fraternities
This page may be called “About Us,�? but it’s really about YOU! You are our sole motivation for constant improvement. We appreciate you stopping by to learn more about the people behind HBCU Lifestyle. From our point of view, it’s our job to provide you with relevant information you can use as an HBCU student, alumnus, supporter or advocate. We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for your love and support, and that’s why we say THANK YOU! Thank you for the social media shares, tweets and comments on blog posts. It’s all love.
This website is mainly intended for any person who is involved in raising African American children, and for any person whose work involves helping African American Families.
The award-winning publication, Successful Black Parenting�is not about skin color, but is about cultural differences. We recognize the importance of Black children internationally seeing themselves on the covers and in the pages of magazines to empower them toward a successful future.
At HuffPost, we report with empathy and put at the heart of every story. We take a people-first approach in everything we report news and politics or lifestyle and entertainment and we cover real stories about real life. Regardless of who you are, where you live or what you believe, you can count on HuffPost to help you navigate whats happening in the world and how it affects you.�
Across the United States and Internationally, 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is changing lives of tomorrow��s leaders through the 100��s signature programs: Mentoring The 100 Way, Collegiate 100�, and 100 Black Men Chapters. The 100 delivers mentoring training at their annual conferences and regional training workshops, which are open to the public. Both Collegiate 100 chapters and 100 Black Men Chapters deliver unique mentoring initiatives that positively impact deserving youth annually. Support the work of the 100 and explore ways to support it.
CASAs are volunteers of all backgrounds who make a commitment to advocate for the needs of the child or sibling group with whom they are matched.
Since Jack and Jill of America, Inc., was founded in 1938, it has evolved into a strong national organization as a result of strong programming. Our founder, Marion Stubbs Thomas, had a simple idea of bringing together children in social and cultural relationships, and this idea avalanched into a strong national organization.
This website is mainly intended for any person who is involved in raising African American children, and for any person whose work involves helping African American Families.
BANANAS has been supporting families in their parenting journey since 1974 working in partnership with early education providers. Our programs and services include assisting families find and pay for quality child care, parenting workshops, playgroups and professional development for all types of early care and education providers. Our support allows working families to thrive and be confident their children are in quality and nurturing learning
There is no silver bullet to success. It takes an army of people, a safe environment, high-quality programs and unique experiences to level the playing field for all kids. Boys & Girls Clubs don't just do one thing, we do whatever it takes to build great futures for America's young people.
The Umoja Community seeks to help students experience themselves as valuable and worthy of an education. The Umoja Community gains meaning through its connection to the African Diaspora. African and African American intellectual, cultural, and spiritual gifts inform Umoja Community values and practices.
Many youth mentoring programs have long emphasized providing caring adult relationships to youth from different racial and ethnic groups. Sometimes this is done directly through mentoring services that are built around racial or cultural practices or that emphasize building positive racial identity in the face of societal oppression. In other cases, this happens indirectly as programs target a cross-section of youth from disadvantaged circumstances in a community that may have an overrepresentation of youth of color (or at least certain racial and ethnic groups).