United African Organization

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

BREAKING🚨 ICE just escalated its crackdown on West African immigrants in New York City, and families are being RIPPED APART at the check-in window.

At 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday, the people lined up for ICE check-in on the first floor and packed into the deportation hearings upstairs were overwhelmingly Black New Yorkers with ties to Africa. "There are too many people in there," a security guard scoffed as he shoved his way through the crowd.

On the 12th floor, 100 or more people with no lawyers were herded into a single "mega master" hearing designed to push deportation cases through faster. Families sat pressed together in a room with no judge in it. He appeared on a TV screen from Florida.

Some immigrants who show up at 26 Federal Plaza to answer a legally mandated court date are instead routed to the building's third floor, where they are detained out of sight of any observer.

Legal counselors say they are not always told what happens up there. Public Advocate Jumaane Williams tried to walk the third-floor hallways, which are public space, and security staff blocked him. After a standoff of several minutes a supervisor let him look, and the cases usually heard on that floor had been moved somewhere else.

"President Trump and his MAGA leaders seem to want to remove all Black and Brown people from this nation, and today he's targeting Africans, particularly from West Africa," Williams said, calling the crackdown racist.

A young woman who gave her name only as Madeline got to the building with her mother just before 6 a.m. on Sept. 22 for a check-in, and waited hours. Her mother, born in Gambia, has lived in this country for 23 years. At around 12:30 the call came: she was staying in ICE detention, and they were sending her to Ghana, which is not her country.

"She would describe that she would be shackled at her hands and her feet, like she was a criminal," Madeline said. "She's never done a single terrible, bad thing." As she spoke, her father broke down and sobbed into his hands. Nearby, several African women who had been detained themselves welled up watching her.

"I never imagined to get back on the 5 train without my mother," Madeline said.

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10/01/2026

09/29/2026

Join us tomorrow!

Movement is central to the global Black story...driven by the endless pursuit of freedom, safety, and opportunity.

🎬✨ Join us this Wednesday, 9/28 for Part 2 of our Great Migrations movie night series!

Alongside our partners at the United African Organization (UAO), we're gathering to explore how domestic and global migrations shape our culture, our cities, and our shared fight for liberation.

Come for the film, stay for the dynamic community discussion and connection!

🗓️ Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT
📍 West Woodlawn, Chicago (sign up for location details)
🎟️ Space is limited, so please reserve your spot ASAP!
RSVP: center4racialjustice.org/events

09/17/2026

Today we celebrate new citizens and the power of the vote. 🗳️

And remember: If you changed your name or address, don’t forget to update your registration!

For more information on voting as a new American, see our guide: https://www.newamericanscampaign.org/learn-about-becoming-a-citizen/civic-engagement/

09/17/2026

Join us for citizenship assistance. We’ll help you start your journey to becoming a U.S. citizen.

✅ When: Thursday September 24 , 9 am to 2 pm
✅ Where: 6042 S Indiana Ave Chicago Il 60637
📩 Questions? Contact 312 900 8189 or [email protected]

RSVP today and take the next step toward your future!

09/17/2026

reminds us that every new citizen brings valuable skills, ideas, and energy to drive innovation and entrepreneurship. Let’s embrace and support our expanding community!

09/15/2026

In celebration of National Voter Registration Week, UAO is excited to join .il this Sunday for “Your Voice. Your Vote. Our Future.”

📅 Sunday, September 20 | 11 AM–3 PM📍 NIMBA Waterside Marketplace | 3252 S. Morgan St., Chicago

Stop by the UAO table to connect with our team and learn about our services, programs, and advocacy efforts!

Not a U.S. citizen yet? No problem! We’re here to support your citizenship journey so you’ll be ready to participate in future elections once eligible.

🗓️ Next Citizenship Workshops: Sept. 24 | Lake County • Oct. 10 | Chicago
Reserve your spot today!
📱 (312) 900-8189 |📧[email protected]

09/10/2026

Congratulations to our new American citizens from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
The UAO legal team is delighted to have earned your trust. All the best

09/03/2026

Approximately 8.5 million lawful permanent residents are eligible to become U.S. citizens today. Are YOU one of them? It's time to ! Sign up today to get assistance.
Environ 8,5 millions de résidents permanents légaux remplissent les conditions pour devenir citoyens américains aujourd’hui. Êtes-VOUS l'un d'eux ? Il est temps de ! Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui pour obtenir de l'aide.