Is Dr. Umar Johnson’s School Opening Soon? It appears you’re looking for an update on the long-anticipated Frederick Douglass Marcus Garvey (FDMG) Academy. As of February 18, 2026, Dr. Umar Johnson has not officially held a “grand opening” for students to attend classes, though he continues to report significant progress and faces new hurdles.
The Road to FDMG: Is the Grand Opening Finally Here?
For over a decade, we have been hearing about the Frederick Douglass Marcus Garvey (FDMG) Academy. However, the school never seemed to materialize. And, it has put Dr. Umar at the center of controversy.
So many of his followers allegedly help him to fundraise for the school. FDMG Academy was supposed to be an independent school for Black boys in Wilmington, Delaware.
But so far, what has been reported was missed deadlines and alleged legal battles. Or so we have been told. Much of the support for Dr. Umar has dwindled…