In the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, six courageous Black students who are desperate to be seen, heard, and protected set out to create their own co-ed fraternity for the neglected Black population on the predominately white college campus of McMillan University. But, when their efforts are sidelined by racial tension and a scandal, these young friends are forced to band together, challenge their moral compasses, and face their own dark secrets head-on.
UMOJA
Cast:
Nikita Nikki Desrosiers 21, African American / Black, woman edit delete
NIKITA (NIKKI) DESROSIERS - Black woman, early twenties, loyal. Grew up very Bourgeois. Girlfriend to Trayvon. She's a woman who's no stranger to pressure and duty. She's the supportive girlfriend of Trayvon and helps him start the Umoja group. She's currently a junior Pre-Law major at McMillan University.
Can be played by: Age: Teens Race/Ethnicity: Black, African, Caribbean, or African American Gender: Female
Trayvon Gardner 21, African American / Black, Male edit delete
Black man, early twenties. Rejected from a Greek club and decides to create his own fraternity. Trayvon is one of those cool, charismatic types of jocks who just wants to implement Black excellence. He is currently a junior Business Major at McMillan University.
Can be played by: Age: 20s Race/Ethnicity: Black, African, Caribbean, or African American Gender: Male
Taronda Weston 21, Black, woman edit delete
Black woman in her early twenties who takes no crap from anybody. A supportive and loving friend. Her and Trayvon have been friends since they were kids. She's a junior and studies Communications at McMillan University.
Can be played by: Age: Teens Race/Ethnicity: Black, African, Caribbean, or African American Gender: Female
Hakeem Edwards 21, Black, Male edit delete
lack man, early twenties who cares only for the ladies. Sweet talking and also best friend to Trayvon. He takes a liking to Taronda. Even though he doesn't want to admit it. That's his Maxine to his Kyle. He's a junior Political Science major at McMillan University.
Can be played by: Age: 20s Race/Ethnicity: Black, African, Caribbean, or African American Gender: Male
Denorris Lee 21, Black, Agender/Non-binary (they/them) edit delete
they/them. Black and in their twenties who is openly gay. They are fiercely loyal to Trayvon, and for a good reason. Studies Theatre Arts at McMillan University and is also a junior.
Can be played by: Age: 20s Race/Ethnicity: Black, African, Caribbean, or African American Gender: Non-binary
Aaron Lewis 19-20, Black, Male edit delete
Black man in his late teens who is considered a nerd. Sophomore music major. Soft and genial at heart. The baby of the group.
Can be played by: Age: Teens Race/Ethnicity: Black, African, Caribbean, or African American Gender: Male
Dr. Cook 40-50s, White, woman edit delete
A Caucasian woman who is the first female president of McMillan University. Proud. Good and well-intentioned. A woman who comes from strength, but had to fight to get here. Nikki's mentor.
Can be played by: Age: 40s, 50s Race/Ethnicity: White Gender: Female