TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama African-American Graduate Student Association is hosting the 2006 UMOJA ceremony Friday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in 322 Ferguson Center Heritage Room. UMOJA is a celebration of the more than 350 African-American students graduating from UA this year.

UMOJA (ooh-MOE-jah) means unity and it is the first of seven humanistic principles outlined in the celebration of Kwanzaa. Built upon this principle, the ceremony for African-American graduates helps unite the African-American community in celebration of scholastic achievements.

All family, friends and supporters are invited to attend.

For more information or to register, go online to http://umoja.digitalyear.com/ .