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We are Umoja Debate League

We are Umoja Debate League

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Empowering The Youth

Umoja Debate League is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that uses debate as our vehicle to teach Detroit youth ages 11-18 transferable life skills, such as critical thinking, confidence, conflict resolution, increased literacy, and self-expression. We provide youth with opportunities to articulate their thoughts and ideas to an audience, develop interpersonal skills within a team environment, and become transformational leaders.

LATEST NEWS

Keep up with Umoja!  Find our latest events, newsletters, and activities around the community.

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Upcoming Events

  • 7-2 Day 2024
    7-2 Day 2024
    Sat, Jun 29
    Umoja Village
    Jun 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jun 30, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Umoja Village, 15868 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
    Jun 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jun 30, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Umoja Village, 15868 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
    A series of events on Puritan Ave that will allow community members to showcase positive pride in their neighborhood.
  • Peace on Puritan
    Peace on Puritan
    Thu, Jun 13
    Umoja Village
    Jun 13, 2024, 6:30 PM – Sep 19, 2024, 6:30 PM
    Umoja Village, 15868 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
    Jun 13, 2024, 6:30 PM – Sep 19, 2024, 6:30 PM
    Umoja Village, 15868 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
    Free Yoga at Umoja Village with The Teacher Chelsea!
  • Championship Debate
    Championship Debate
    Sat, Jun 01
    Wayne State Law School
    Jun 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Wayne State Law School, 471 W Palmer Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
    Jun 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Wayne State Law School, 471 W Palmer Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
  • 2nd Debate Tournament of 23-24 season
    2nd Debate Tournament of 23-24 season
    Sat, Apr 06
    Wayne State Law School
    Apr 06, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Wayne State Law School, 471 W Palmer Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
    Apr 06, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Wayne State Law School, 471 W Palmer Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
  • 1st Debate Tournament of 23-24 season
    1st Debate Tournament of 23-24 season
    Sat, Mar 09
    Wayne State Community Arts Auditorium
    Mar 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Wayne State Community Arts Auditorium
    Mar 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Wayne State Community Arts Auditorium
  • Fallin into Fun
    Fallin into Fun
    Sat, Oct 28
    Umoja Village
    Oct 28, 2023, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Umoja Village, 15868 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
    Oct 28, 2023, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Umoja Village, 15868 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
    🍁🎃 Umoja Fall Fest! Visit us at Umoja Village for a FREE, family-friendly evening of FUN! Get ready for games, crafts, trunk-or-treat, a movie, and more!
  • Umoja Debate Team + Youth Move Detroit Free Youth Resource Night
    Umoja Debate Team + Youth Move Detroit Free Youth Resource Night
    Fri, Jul 07
    Umoja Village
    Jul 07, 2023, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Umoja Village, 15868 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
    Jul 07, 2023, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Umoja Village, 15868 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
  • 7/2 Day 2023
    7/2 Day 2023
    Sat, Jul 01
    Umoja Village
    Jul 01, 2023, 9:00 AM – Jul 02, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Umoja Village, 15868 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
    Jul 01, 2023, 9:00 AM – Jul 02, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Umoja Village, 15868 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
    Join us July 1st-2nd for our 2nd Annual “7-2 DAY” two-day event that will showcase positive pride in our neighborhood. Come out, support, have a great time, and be involved. Let us know if you would like to volunteer!
  • Umoja Debate Team Summer Camp
    Umoja Debate Team Summer Camp
    Wed, Jun 21
    University of Detroit Mercy Law School
    Jun 21, 2023, 10:00 AM – Aug 18, 2023, 2:00 PM
    University of Detroit Mercy Law School, 651 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
    Jun 21, 2023, 10:00 AM – Aug 18, 2023, 2:00 PM
    University of Detroit Mercy Law School, 651 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
  • Umoja Debate Competition
    Umoja Debate Competition
    Sat, May 20
    Dr. Lavonne M. S. Bridge Center Library
    May 20, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    Dr. Lavonne M. S. Bridge Center Library, 9928 Grand River Detroit, MI 48204
    May 20, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    Dr. Lavonne M. S. Bridge Center Library, 9928 Grand River Detroit, MI 48204
  • Miss Wayne County X Umoja Village Earth Day Volunteer Event
    Miss Wayne County X Umoja Village Earth Day Volunteer Event
    Sat, Apr 22
    Umoja Village
    Apr 22, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Umoja Village, 15876 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
    Apr 22, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Umoja Village, 15876 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
    Neighborhood Cleanup, Irrigation Renovations, Fill Umoja's "Little Libraries"
  • 1st Umoja Debate Competition of 2023
    1st Umoja Debate Competition of 2023
    Sat, Apr 08
    Detroit Historical Museum
    Apr 08, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
    Apr 08, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
    Youth Debate
  • Umoja Watch Party Auction
    Umoja Watch Party Auction
    Sun, Nov 20
    Detroit Pizza Bar
    Nov 20, 2022, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Detroit Pizza Bar, 7316 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221, USA
    Nov 20, 2022, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Detroit Pizza Bar, 7316 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221, USA
    Fundraiser
  • Fallin into Fun
    Fallin into Fun
    Sun, Oct 30
    Umoja Village
    Oct 30, 2022, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Umoja Village, 15876 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
    Oct 30, 2022, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Umoja Village, 15876 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
    Festival for youth
  • Lend A Hand to Create a Village
    Lend A Hand to Create a Village
    Sat, Oct 01
    Umoja Village
    Oct 01, 2022, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Umoja Village, 15876 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
    Oct 01, 2022, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Umoja Village, 15876 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
    Volunteer Day
  • The Unity Mixer Fundraiser
    The Unity Mixer Fundraiser
    Sun, Sep 11
    Artist Village
    Sep 11, 2022, 1:00 PM – Sep 12, 2022, 6:00 PM
    Artist Village, 17336 Lahser Rd, Detroit, MI 48219, USA
    Sep 11, 2022, 1:00 PM – Sep 12, 2022, 6:00 PM
    Artist Village, 17336 Lahser Rd, Detroit, MI 48219, USA
    Fundraiser
  • 72 Day
    72 Day
    Sat, Jul 02
    Detroit
    Jul 02, 2022, 10:00 AM – Jul 03, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Detroit, Puritan Ave, Detroit, MI, USA
    Jul 02, 2022, 10:00 AM – Jul 03, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Detroit, Puritan Ave, Detroit, MI, USA
    Positive Pride In Our Neighborhood
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