Project Ujima Inc

Black mothers deserve to be seen, heard, and cared for—every step of the way.

That’s why we’re coming together for Black Maternal Health Week 2026—to center their voices, their experiences, and their well-being.

This week is more than a series of events—it’s a call to show up, learn, support, and act.

At Queens Village, we are creating spaces for healing, education, and connection. From sacred gatherings for mothers, to powerful film conversations, to resources that support families—this week was designed with us, for us.

✨ We invite you to join us:
• Fathers, mothers, and families
• Healthcare providers, birth workers
• Community members who care

Because when we support Black mothers, we strengthen our entire community.

📅 Check out the flyers for event details
🎟️ Register using the links or QR codes provided
www.projectujima-inc.org/queensvillageakron

Let’s come together to listen, uplift, and move this work forward—together. 🤎

With heavy hearts, the Project Ujima family acknowledges the transition of our former board member, Christian Bates. We are deeply grateful for the time, wisdom, and commitment he poured into this work and into our community. His service helped shape the foundation we continue to build upon today.

We extend our sincerest condolences to his family, loved ones, and all who were impacted by his life. May you find comfort in the memories you shared, strength in one another, and peace in knowing that his legacy lives on through the lives he touched.

We hold you in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.

— Project Ujima

We are hosting Living For We: Keep Ya Head Up Watch Party this Thursday at Buchtel CLC from 4 - 6pm. Will we see you there?

In this powerful final episode of this season of Living For We: Keep Ya Head Up, co-hosts Marlene Harris-Taylor and Myesha Watkins turn their focus to Akron, Ohio — a Northeast Ohio city grappling with the harsh realities of gun and police violence. They sit down with community advocate Courtney Brown, founder of Winners and Leaders, and Taylin Ray, a high school freshman who was personally impacted by the violence. Taylin reflects on the loss of his good friend, 15‑year‑old Jazmir Tucker, who was shot and killed on Thanksgiving Day by police. There was an outcry of concern over the controversial incident, but the case is still being reviewed by local officials. Together, they also discuss how Courtney’s after-school program, including a transformative component called Man in the Mirror, is helping young Black boys see brighter paths forward.

Later, the conversation expands to include Minister Stephen Muhammad and Marcel McDaniel of Akron's Street Teams initiative, which uses Credible Messengers — individuals with lived experience — to mentor youth and interrupt cycles of violence.

Season 2 Trailer | Living For We: Keep Ya' Head Up In the Cleveland area, and in cities across the country, teens and young adults are dying in our streets – victims of gun violence. There's no question: it’s...

We are in week 3 of our Youth Conflict Resolution, Restorative Practice Peace Circle Training and Fishing Workshop.

This week we’re learning about being a Youth Mediator through role playing. Their closing affirmation: “We don’t take sides. We hold space. We guide. We grow.”

In our fishing workshop we’re learning all about tieing knots, bait and we’ll be casting in the water today!

Join us for our Community Fishing Tournament on August 2 at 10 am to see who takes home the 1st place trophy!