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Using debate as our vehicle as we emphasize:
-The importance of unity
-Conflict resolution skills

06/09/2026

2026 Umoja Debate League Championship Tournament 🏆

Congratulations to our Middle School Champions from John R. King and our High School Champions from Cody! 🙌🏾

And a huge congratulations to all of our winners, participants, and student debaters who showed up, spoke boldly, and competed all season long. Your hard work, preparation, and growth did not go unnoticed.

What a tournament and an incredible season from start to finish.

To every student, coach, judge, volunteer, parent, and supporter thank you for pouring into this league and helping create spaces where young voices can grow, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence.

Whether this was your first tournament or you’ve been rocking with Umoja for years, we appreciate you. Have a wonderful summer break!

Next up, summer camp!

06/03/2026

“What song are you listening to on the way to the tournament?” 🎧🏆

Championship Saturday is almost here and our students are ready to take the stage at the Umoja Debate League Championship Tournament.

Join us at Wayne State Law School to support Detroit youth as they compete, lead, and confidently use their voices in the final tournament of the season.

It’s also not too late to volunteer. We’re still looking for judges, moderators, and general volunteers to help make the day a success.

📍 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 9AM – 5PM
📍 Wayne State Law School

Volunteer sign up link in bio!

06/02/2026

The final round is here!! 🏆Join us for the 2026 Umoja Debate League Championship Tournament as our middle and high school scholars take the stage one last time this season.

From powerful arguments to confident leadership, these students have put in the work all year and we’d love for the community to come out and support them.

We’re also still looking for judges, moderators, and general volunteers to help make the day a success. Full day and half day volunteer opportunities are available!

Saturday June 6, 2026 at 9:00AM
Wayne State University Law School

Volunteer link in bio!!

05/18/2026

Umoja Debate League Summer Debate Camp registration is NOW OPEN. ☀️⚖️

Students will build confidence, sharpen public speaking skills, and learn how to think critically alongside young leaders from across Detroit.

📍University of Detroit Mercy Law School
📅 June 23 – July 17

Middle School (6–8) is currently FULL. New middle school registrations will be added to the waitlist.

High School registration is still open for grades 9–12.

Register before May 30: umojadebate.org/summercampregistration | link in bio!

05/14/2026

“I didn’t expect the passion. I didn’t expect the intensity.”

One thing about Umoja students? They’re going to leave an impression!

Ashley Jordan, a grad student at Wayne State University, came to her first Umoja Debate League tournament as a moderator and left inspired by the passion, confidence, and brilliance of Detroit youth.

Our Championship Tournament is happening June 6th, and we’re looking for volunteers, judges, and moderators to help make this experience possible for our students!

If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, this is your sign.

Come support. Come encourage. Come witness the future of Detroit in action.

Championship Tournament links are now live in our bio. We need YOU in the building. 🏆🗣️

01/23/2026

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Our Founder, .howard and intern Cevan Louie sat on a panel hosted by ’s LEAPS Program. They discussed our partnership, the importance of collaboration, and the overall experience of the program.

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