‘The Need is All Over’: Umoja Village Celebrates Opening of New Building

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Umoja Village in Aiken celebrated the opening of their new space designated to helping the community on Friday.

Their new building is named after Richard Johnson Jr., who is a civil rights activist and war veteran.

He is also an Umoja Village board member and was surprised by the dedication of the building to him.

Their mission is the connect people with resources while also uniting African American clubs, organizations, businesses, and churches.