Umoja Village Holds 5th Annual Black History Month Program

Event recognizes community influencers and presents lifetime achievement award.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Umoja Village in Augusta, Georgia held its 5th annual Black History Month program on Sunday after it was delayed due to winter weather. The event, held at the UCSA Convocation Center, featured a theme of "heal" and recognized community influencers, as well as presented the William Clyburn Lifetime Achievement Award.

Why it matters

Umoja Village's annual Black History Month program is an important community event that celebrates the contributions of local leaders and influencers. The program helps bring the community together to honor the legacy of Black history and culture.

The details

Each year, Umoja Village selects a theme for the Black History Month program. This year's theme was "heal". During the event, community influencers were recognized for their accomplishments and impact on the local community. The William Clyburn Lifetime Achievement Award was also presented.

  • The 5th annual Black History Month program was held on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
  • The event was originally delayed due to winter weather.

The players

Umoja Village

A community organization in Augusta, Georgia that hosts an annual Black History Month program.

UCSA Convocation Center

The venue where Umoja Village's Black History Month program was held.

Kimberly Toney

A member of the board of directors for Umoja Village who spoke about the event.

William Clyburn

The individual who the Lifetime Achievement Award is named after.

Mikel-Hannah Harding

A former First Alert Meteorologist who attended the event.

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What they’re saying

“This year, we honor community influencers. So that's what you just witnessed today. Some of them have been honored on our calendar from different areas. Some in the judicial, educational, community just different walks of life, to then their accomplishments and the things that they've done to impact the community, according to their circle of influence.”

— Kimberly Toney, Board of Directors, Umoja Village (WRDW)

The takeaway

Umoja Village's annual Black History Month program is an important community event that celebrates the contributions of local leaders and influencers, helping to bring the community together to honor the legacy of Black history and culture.