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Umoja Recognized by MLK Jr. Committee for Community Involvement
The nonprofit organization has been bridging diverse cultures through education and artistic presentations for 27 years.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 6:23pm
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Umoja, a nonprofit organization in Johnson City, Tennessee, has been recognized by the MLK Jr. Committee for its dedication to the community through teaching and involvement. Joe Bradley, Umoja's chairman, said the recognition at the MLK Jr. community dinner last week means a lot to him and the organization.
Why it matters
Umoja has been working to bridge and unify diverse cultures in the Johnson City region for over a quarter-century, promoting unity and community engagement through educational and artistic programs. The recognition from the MLK Jr. Committee highlights Umoja's longstanding commitment to the values of diversity and inclusion.
The details
Umoja has received several awards over the years, including the H.R. Mills Black Culture Award from Ahern Magazine in December 2025. The organization is always hosting events and collaborating with other organizations and centers within the community, such as an upcoming Celebration of Freedom event with The Collective and an all-men's fashion show at the Langston Centre in April. Umoja also hosts a Sundresses and Bowties fundraising event during the summer.
- Umoja has been bridging and unifying diverse cultures through education and artistic presentations for 27 years.
- Umoja received the recognition at the MLK Jr. community dinner last week.
- Umoja is collaborating with The Collective on Feb. 6 at the Langston Centre for a Celebration of Freedom event.
- Umoja plans to hold an all-men's fashion show at the Langston Centre in April.
- Umoja hosts a Sundresses and Bowties fundraising event during the Summer.
The players
Joe Bradley
Umoja's chairman, who said the recognition from the MLK Jr. Committee means a lot to him and the organization.
Umoja
A nonprofit organization in Johnson City, Tennessee, that has been bridging and unifying diverse cultures through education and artistic presentations for 27 years.
What they’re saying
“To get an award from the community that you serve (and) that you grew up in it's just awesome.”
— Joe Bradley, Umoja's chairman
“Giving back to the community … just means a lot.”
— Joe Bradley, Umoja's chairman
What’s next
Umoja is collaborating with The Collective on Feb. 6 at the Langston Centre for a Celebration of Freedom event, and the organization plans to hold an all-men's fashion show at the Langston Centre in April.
The takeaway
Umoja's recognition by the MLK Jr. Committee highlights the organization's longstanding commitment to bridging diverse cultures and promoting unity and community engagement in the Johnson City region through its educational and artistic programs.
