Our 3rd Annual Black Excellence Calendar is Here!

Umoja is Swahili for Unity.  In an effort to promote unity and to celebrate the greatness within us as a people, The Umoja Village Nonprofit Corporation is proud and pleased to present our 3rd Annual Umoja Village Celebrates Black Excellence calendar.  This year’s theme is “Unsung Heroes.” 

In every community, unsung heroes quietly contribute their efforts, often going unnoticed. These individuals embody selflessness and dedication, making significant impacts through their actions, though they may not seek recognition or accolades. Celebrating the contributions of unsung heroes reminds us that heroism often exists in the everyday actions of ordinary people. Recognizing their efforts fosters gratitude and inspires others to contribute positively to their communities. In a world that can sometimes focus on the extraordinary, the quiet strength of these individuals serves as a poignant reminder of the good that exists within us all.

Each year, Umoja Village will select a new theme to celebrate Black Excellence to salute every-day Blacks and African Americans who are blazing trails or have established a foundation on which we stand.  We pray that these calendars will become annual collector’s items and reminders of how far we’ve come as a people as we press toward the mark of a higher calling.  Proceeds from the Umoja Village Celebrates Black Excellence calendar projects support the Umoja Village Resource Center and the overall mission of this God-inspired organization.  To learn more, visit www.umojavillage.com. 

2025 Calendar Honorees

January -Dr. Deanna Brown Thomas

February -William C. Price

March-Everett Keith Chandler, Esq.

April -Jahleel Tariq Johnson

May -Betty Cathcart Rucker

June -Donald M. Wesby, Sr.