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About Us

Umoja Village is an outdoor community space that was built for and by the community. In 2022, Umoja Debate League purchased 3 blighted lots and built what is now Umoja Village. Umoja Village is a space that features a community garden, art, a free little library, and a stage for the community to hold meetings/children to debate. We use Umoja Village as a space to teach the youth about getting involved and being the change you want to see in your community.

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Mission

The mission of Umoja Village is to bring beauty within the community and to teach the youth about getting involved in their community. This community space is designed to prompt unity to uplift the voices of our youth debaters and community members. We provide a space for our community to take pride in while bringing everyone together as one.

Vision

The vision behind Umoja Village is to make this space much larger than us! Bringing the community together through many different vessels as this is a versatile space. Using this space to empower the community around us while also teaching our young debaters about positive community engagement. 

UMOJA GARDEN

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UMOJA ART

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AT UMOJA VILLAGE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026  MARYGROVE · DETROIT  BLACK TIE ATTIRE

AN EVENING WITH PURPOSE

CELEBRATE THE VOICES.
INVEST IN THEIR FUTURES.

Join us for the Umoja Debate League 5th Anniversary Black Tie Gala: Elevating Voices. Shaping Futures. Celebrate five years of empowering young people through debate, leadership, and community while supporting the next chapter of Umoja’s impact.

WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

MORE THAN DEBATE.
SKILLS FOR LIFE.

Umoja uses debate to help Detroit youth develop confidence, critical thinking, and self-expression. Your support helps create opportunities for young people to learn, connect, and lead.

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