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05/30/2026

ONE WEEK. 🌈✨

The People's Pride @ Umoja is almost here and we cannot wait to see you.

June 6 · 1–4 PM · Umoja Co-Working · 3001 Porcupine · FREE

Drag. Music. Spoken word. Food. Vendors. Community. All of it. All of us. Together.

Tag someone who needs to be there. 👇🖤

05/11/2026

Umoja means unity. 🖤

And that's not just a name — it's the whole vibe of what we're building on June 6.

The People's Pride @ Umoja is a FREE community celebration where everyone belongs. LGBTQ+ folks, families, elders, youth, neighbors — all of us, together, in a space that was created to hold us.

That's Umoja spirit. That's what Pride looks like when community leads. 🌈

📍 3001 Porcupine, Anchorage · June 6 · 1–4 PM
🙋 Volunteer:

Want to help make Pride happen in Anchorage? Sign up to volunteer at Umoja Pride Kickoff 2026! 📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026 · 1:00–4:00 PM 📍 Umoja Co-Working, Anchorage, AK We also need help the evening before (Friday, June 5) for setup and decorating. No experience needed — just show up with...

05/09/2026

🌈 The People's Pride is coming to Umoja — June 6, 1–4 PM at 3001 Porcupine.
Free food, music, performances, vendors & artists. And net proceeds go right back to Umoja Coworking.
We need vendors, volunteers, and performers. Sign up through the link in the SUP post below. See you there. 🖤

02/28/2026

Although today is the last day of Black History Month, that does not mean we stop learning about it! We have another book recommendation to start off your March educated and informed. "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates is the perfect pick, inspired by James Baldwin.

Have you read this book? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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02/25/2026

Heading toward the end of Black History Month, we would like to honor another historical figure and author, James Baldwin. It is hard to list all of his achievements and honors, so please check him out!

Have you read any of his books? Let us know what you thought in the comments!

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02/23/2026

Let's keep Black History Month going with Yaa Gyasi's "Homegoing." This novel tells the story of a Black family over multiple generations. It is highly acclaimed and perfect to add to your reading list.

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02/10/2026

Let’s honor Black History Month by celebrating Black authors who made an impact! This week we have Toni Morrison. Her books are highly praised and should definitely be on your reading list! 🩷

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01/21/2026

This week's book is Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong. Some great essays that detail her experience as an Asian American woman.

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01/14/2026

This week's author is Jane Rule! Tell us your favorite work of hers! 🩷

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01/07/2026

Happy New Year from the ! We are happy to start out the new year with a fresh design and more book recommendations 😄

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