Dr. Umar Johnson’s FDMG Academy Rumored to Face State Auction?

Here’s What We Know

Social media is buzzing with claims that Dr. Umar Johnson’s long-anticipated Frederick Douglass Marcus Garvey (FDMG) Academy will be auctioned off by the state of Delaware later this month. The posts have sparked a wave of shock, side-eye, and heated debate — but how much of this is fact, and how much is just internet smoke?

The Rumor That Started It All

It began with posts on X (formerly Twitter), where multiple accounts claimed Dr. Umar himself revealed that the school property was set to hit the auction block. One widely shared tweet from @SlausonGirlNews read:

“Dr. Umar Johnson reveals that his FDMG Academy will be auctioned off by the state of Delaware later this month.”

Naturally, the news spread fast — Dr. Umar is a polarizing figure, and anything tied to his school project tends to go viral in minutes. But here’s the thing: so far, there’s no official paperwork or credible news report confirming an auction date.

What’s Verified: The Debt

While the auction rumor hasn’t been confirmed, what is on record is a pair of court judgments against the FDMG Academy totaling around $76,776.44. According to documents circulating online, the debts are linked to unpaid fees, water bills, and penalties.

In some video clips, Dr. Umar has spoken about owing money to the state of Delaware — numbers like $40,000 have been mentioned — but he hasn’t explicitly confirmed any auction plans in those public statements.

The Social Media Reaction

As expected, the internet had thoughts. Some supporters are rallying behind Dr. Umar, urging the community to “protect the school at all costs.” Others are criticizing the years-long delays in getting the academy fully operational, pointing out that fundraising has been ongoing for nearly a decade.

Memes, think pieces, and heated debates have all popped up, with some people calling this a “final wake-up call” for transparency.

Why the Auction Story Feels Plausible to Some

Even without official confirmation, rumors like this gain traction because:

• The academy has faced ongoing delays and financial challenges.

• Legal judgments mean the state could take action if debts remain unpaid.

• Dr. Umar’s high-profile public persona keeps him under constant scrutiny.

Still, speculation is not confirmation, and until we see an official notice from the state of Delaware, this remains internet talk.

As of now, here’s the status:

• Confirmed: FDMG Academy has significant outstanding debts in Delaware court records.

• Not confirmed: Any state-ordered auction scheduled for later this month.

In the meantime, Dr. Umar's supporters and critics alike are watching closely. Whether this ends with a payment plan, a miracle fundraiser, or a courtroom showdown, one thing’s for sure: the FDMG Academy saga is far from over.

💬 What do you think? Is this another case of social media running wild, or are we about to see one of the most talked-about Black community projects hit the auction block? Drop your thoughts in the comments.