UMOJA
In the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, six brave Black students at McMillan University, a predominantly white institution, unite to form a co-ed fraternity dedicated to the overlooked Black community on campus. As they strive to make their voices heard and secure a space for themselves, their noble mission is derailed by escalating racial tension and a scandal that threatens to unravel their efforts. Confronted with personal secrets and ethical dilemmas, these young friends must come together, test their values, and confront the darkness within and around them in this intense and poignant drama
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
Authors
LaDarrion Willliams