UJAMAA Society
Graduate Student Organization
About Ujamaa Society
Greetings! The Ujamaa Society is the Graduate Student organization of the Department of Political Science. Its membership consists of students enrolled in the M.A. and Ph.D. programs. "Ujamaa" was established in an African tradition that represents a way of life in many African societies. It is a Swahili concept that means unity and familyhood, and served as a core component of African socialism. Ujamaa, therefore, is about taking care of the community, and the community taking care of the people.
We, the members of Ujamaa Society at Clark Atlanta University, seek to further reunite the marginalized people within the community by spreading awareness on political issues and concerns. The organization seeks to analyze the social, educational, and economical issues of its members and community. We are dedicated to encouraging and stimulating the scholarship and advancement of the people. We will work to promote Pan African excellence. It is through the organization and people that diligent and valiant work can be conducted to restore prosperity and equity in the African diaspora using Ujamaa as a basis.
Mission & Purpose Statement
Objectives of Ujamaa Society
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To encourage and promote scholarship, research, exchange and foster social and intellectual interaction among graduate students.
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To promote a better mutual understanding and purposeful relationship with Clark Atlanta University, the local and global community.
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To develop interaction and promote understanding with other student organizations in and around Clark Atlanta University.
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To facilitate communication between the Political Science graduate students of the university and other graduate students and organizations.
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To create and promote friendship, cooperation, and a spirit of communalism and common purpose among and between the students, faculty, and staff of the Department.
Ujamaa Society graduate student panel presentation at the Atlanta School of Black Political Science Conference.
