February 11, 2026
Black Love and Black History

Black Love and Black History

Black Love guided Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson’s scholarship and activism. In 1926, Dr. Woodson established Negro History Week; through collaborative efforts, it evolved into Black History Month. One hundred years later, we acknowledge Woodson’s labors of love by celebrating Black history and pursuing collective actions to improve schools and our community year-round.   At the Umoja Community Education Foundation (UCEF), we place Black Love at the center […]

I am Black: A Poem

I am Black: A Poem

If I hear very rhythmic sounds and music playing, be it African, Latin, or Diasporic, I can’t help but move to it, even if it’s just my little toe in my shoe that you can’t see moving. I move to it. My soul sways to it. I am the mother […]