Throughout the year the Umoja House hosts several events designed to educate and develop our community. All forums are free and held at Umoja House, 2015 Bunker Hill Rd. NE, Washington, D.C., unless otherwise stated.
202-526-4039 – UBCinDC@yahoo.com
2012 United Black Community 2012 Forums:
Surviving and Thriving in a Post-Modern World:
Feb. 24th
We will explore the implications of current science and technology on the Black community. This forum will explore the top ten emerging science and technology projects and their implications for African people and our future. 7:30 PM.
Black Economic Models for Self-Reliance:
March 16th
We will feature some of the most important economic models. This will include the works of Dr. Amos Wilson, Dr. Claude Anderson, Marcus Garvey, Jawanza Kunjufu and others. In addition, we will present and update the local efforts of LC Pan and the African Freedom Fund Treasury. 7:30pm
Back to Africa Projects:
April 15th
We will present our annual presentation on projects and business efforts that members of our community are currently undertaking on the continent of Africa and other places in the Black world. These presentations are designed to educate and increase community participation and support for these efforts. 7:30 pm
Kuzaliwa 2012:
May19th
Each year UBC honors Brother Malcolm X (El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Omowale) by holding a day long conference on an important topic. This year we will explore Pan African community building. We will take a close look at just what building a Pan African community would mean in the context of living in America. We will explore the goal and the process of community building and present the Umoja award to those that we feel have made the most tangible effort to insure that we move forward in that direction. 1:00pm until.
Deepening Our Understanding of African Spirituality:
June 15th
This year we will take a close look at the Yoruba religion. The Yoruba spiritual system has more practitioners outside of Africa than any other indigenous based religious system. You will be able to explore its appeal by hearing from both priests and practitioners of this faith. 7:30 pm
Your Health & Your Community:
July 20th
The Black community consistently ranks at the bottom in almost every negative health category, in spite of the many efforts by health advocates to address the problems. How can we effectively promote better health in our community? We will discuss morbidity and mortality as well as dental health issues. We will hear from public health advocates and practitioners to try to develop more effective health outreach efforts in our community. 7:30pm
Exploring Traditional African Marriage Practices:
Aug 24th
In light of the current state of Black marriages in America, we will look at traditional courtship and marriage practices in Africa and explore how they might apply to our community today. 7:30pm
An Analysis of the Development of Black Cultural Music by Way of a Tribute to John Coltrane:
Sep 21st
This annual event features a critical look at the development of inspirational Black music and its impact on the Liberation movement through a musical journey about the life and legacy of one of its most influential proponents, Brother John “Ohnedaruth” Coltrane. 7:30 pm
The Impact of African-Centered Education Part II:
Oct. 19th
We will examine the impact of the education received by young people that have matriculated through African-centered institutions in the Washington DC community by giving them an opportunity to express their views about the impact of African education on their lives. 7:30 PM.
All forums are free and held at Umoja House, 2015 Bunker Hill Rd. NE, Washington, D.C., unless otherwise stated.
202-526-4039 – UBCinDC@yahoo.com
2012 United Black Community 2012 Forums:
Surviving and Thriving in a Post-Modern World:
Feb. 24th
We will explore the implications of current science and technology on the Black community. This forum will explore the top ten emerging science and technology projects and their implications for African people and our future. 7:30 PM.
Black Economic Models for Self-Reliance:
March 16th
We will feature some of the most important economic models. This will include the works of Dr. Amos Wilson, Dr. Claude Anderson, Marcus Garvey, Jawanza Kunjufu and others. In addition, we will present and update the local efforts of LC Pan and the African Freedom Fund Treasury. 7:30pm
Back to Africa Projects:
April 15th
We will present our annual presentation on projects and business efforts that members of our community are currently undertaking on the continent of Africa and other places in the Black world. These presentations are designed to educate and increase community participation and support for these efforts. 7:30 pm
Kuzaliwa 2012:
May19th
Each year UBC honors Brother Malcolm X (El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Omowale) by holding a day long conference on an important topic. This year we will explore Pan African community building. We will take a close look at just what building a Pan African community would mean in the context of living in America. We will explore the goal and the process of community building and present the Umoja award to those that we feel have made the most tangible effort to insure that we move forward in that direction. 1:00pm until.
Deepening Our Understanding of African Spirituality:
June 15th
This year we will take a close look at the Yoruba religion. The Yoruba spiritual system has more practitioners outside of Africa than any other indigenous based religious system. You will be able to explore its appeal by hearing from both priests and practitioners of this faith. 7:30 pm
Your Health & Your Community:
July 20th
The Black community consistently ranks at the bottom in almost every negative health category, in spite of the many efforts by health advocates to address the problems. How can we effectively promote better health in our community? We will discuss morbidity and mortality as well as dental health issues. We will hear from public health advocates and practitioners to try to develop more effective health outreach efforts in our community. 7:30pm
Exploring Traditional African Marriage Practices:
Aug 24th
In light of the current state of Black marriages in America, we will look at traditional courtship and marriage practices in Africa and explore how they might apply to our community today. 7:30pm
An Analysis of the Development of Black Cultural Music by Way of a Tribute to John Coltrane:
Sep 21st
This annual event features a critical look at the development of inspirational Black music and its impact on the Liberation movement through a musical journey about the life and legacy of one of its most influential proponents, Brother John “Ohnedaruth” Coltrane. 7:30 pm
The Impact of African-Centered Education Part II:
Oct. 19th
We will examine the impact of the education received by young people that have matriculated through African-centered institutions in the Washington DC community by giving them an opportunity to express their views about the impact of African education on their lives. 7:30 PM.
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