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Ujamaa School, an independent non-profit Afrikan community school, was founded and organized in 1968 by Baba El Senzengakulu Zulu.
El Senzengakulu Zulu was one of the organizers of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee.
It was also during that time that Baba Zulu worked closely with leaders of civil rights movement such as Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Medger Ever., James Fornian, Andrew Young, Jesse Jackson, Marion Barry, and Fannie Lou Hammer.
He worked along side others throughout the south to help organize the Freedom Rides.
Ujima Va IJjamaa school was founded to provide an institutional base that would ensure Afrikan children the development ofa strong, positive self-image, a valid value system, and the achievement of academic excellence.
lJjamaa's program provides for training in all facets of life.
Character, independence, self-sufficiency and positive approaches to meeting life's challenges are built into the school's program.
The overall program is geared to develop the total being, to help each child reach his or her ultimate goal and to develop to their highest potential.
Based on Baba Zulu's belief that we must do for self, in May 1968 lijamaa Shule was born.
Later, several other committed and dedicated brothers and sisters such as Mama Rose Pringle, Akbar, Mama Almasi, Mwata and Nkechi Namtambu, Hamid, Askia, Mama Khadijah, Baba Rasafik, Baba Ngoma and others came to help strengthen Ujamaa.
lijaniaa Shule began at 904 Florida Avenue, NW., next door to the old site of Ujamaa Bookstore, with only three watoto.
When is the application deadline for Ujamaa School?
The application deadline for Ujamaa School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ujamaa School located?
Ujamaa School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 61 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.
Grades: PK-12 | 681 students630.6 miles 5801 Summerville Rd Smiths Station, AL 36877 (334) 221-3757
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(2 reviews)
52/27/2023
This is an excellent school. It has high academic standards but in a loving environment. Teachers have high expectations and treat your children like their own. History taught from an African perspective is priceless and you won`t find it anywhere else. I highly recommend this school.
- Posted by Parent - Kwabena
53/9/2020
My daughter went there in 9th grade in 1992 and it was the best year of her learning in school.
- Posted by Parent - Gary Jones
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Quick Stats (2024)
Grades: Kindergarten-9
Enrollment: 63 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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