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Chartered in 1851, the Illinois Central Railroad was lobbied for by both Steven A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln. Completed by 1856, it was considered the longest railroad in the world. From 1857 through the Civil War, the Illinois Central Railroad (IC) was said to carry fugitives from slavery, along with the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, and the Chicago and Rock Island Railroads. Fugitives travelled by box cars and passenger cars, by day and by night. With the assistance of railroad porters, sympathetic conductors, laborers, freedmen, and abolitionists, they managed to travel mostly without arrest.
…your spam folder. If you do not receive a link, please send email to programs@ilccgs.org. This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at the Urbana Free Library….
Countless African Americans in Champaign County have dedicated themselves to public service as volunteers, government employees, members of civic organizations, and elected representatives of individual communities. However, until 1972, no African American had been elected to a countywide office in Champaign County.
Since 1900, when William Walter Smith became the first African American to graduate from the University of Illinois, many African Americans who attended the University have gone on to become important leaders, innovators, artists, and thinkers. This page features some notable University alumni. Please check back periodically as we continue to include more information.
Homer, Illinois, has a rich history as a village where many early African Americans in Champaign County could gather, work, recreate, and build successful lives for themselves and their families. Many prominent African American businesspeople, intellectuals, and community leaders passed through or came from Homer.
…place in the world. As you explore the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail, we hope the experience will illuminate your understanding of yourself, our community, and American history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-MlChUJ3Mw…
…complexion isn’t dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white-her complexion is dark because she is African American. The Personal Librarian tells the story of…
Frederick Douglass visited Champaign on February 15, 1869, at Barrett Hall, located above what was Henry Swannell's Drug Store, now One Main Plaza. His topic was Self-Made Men. It was reported that, “His wit was keen and sparkling, his humor dry and effective, and his logic and argument as clear as that of the most polished orator in the land.” Champaign County Gazette, February 17, 1869, page 1
Despite increasing numbers of African Americans matriculating into the University of Illinois in the 1930s and 1940s, discrimination was rampant on campus and in Campustown. Black students were prohibited from eating in dining halls and local eateries, forcing many students to walk 30 minutes each way for meals in the North End, Champaign-Urbana’s African American neighborhood.
…the Ink: Constructions of Black Identity in Comics and Sequential Art (Rutgers) and cofounder/organizer of The Schomburg Center’s Black Comic Book Festival in Harlem. He is cofounder and organizer of…
…meeting with the library’s other book clubs and will be held at the Main Library. May 9, No book discussion. We will meet to select the books for next season….
…Wu-Tang Clan told you that tears come after laughter. Relief comes only from opening every emotional and psychological wound. Open Mike Eagle spent the 2010s finding comedy in rap music…
In the 1960s, after realizing that their children were not receiving an equal education at James Wellen Hays Elementary School, neighbors Carlos and Willeta Donaldson, Paul and Shirley Hursey, Jo Ann Jackson, and Rev. Dr. Evelyn Underwood (then known as Evelyn Burnett), formed the Hays School Neighborhood Association. They lived in the Dr. Ellis Subdivision—the first subdivision of single-family homes in Urbana developed for African Americans—and met, researched, and strategized about meeting with the Urbana School Board to address educational disparities for African American children and advocate for school integration. These neighbors became known as the Ellis Drive Six.
…meeting with the library’s other book clubs and will be held at the Main Library. May 9, No book discussion. We will meet to select the books for next season….
…world up-ended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who’s passing as white. Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut is a powerful drama that brings Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel…
Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday by joining with U-C Books to Prisoners to help with book sorting and selecting for the incarcerated people who write to request books…
…Black business owners with the community and to discuss ideas around growing Black wealth; a multi-day workshop (June) for community members to create their own Book of Life, inspired by…
Located at 500 E. Park Street in Champaign, Salem Baptist Church was initially established in 1867, the same year the University of Illinois was established, as Second Baptist Church at 406 E. Park ("the Old Coffee Place"). In 1874, the original church was destroyed by arson. After occupying locations at Swannell Drug Store at Main and Hickory, and on East Clark Street, the church bought the land at its current location in 1901 and began construction in 1908. It was renamed as Salem Baptist Church.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School was built to replace Lawhead School and opened in 1952. Designed by Berger-Kelley Associates, it was a K-6 building serving Black children in the neighborhood. Odelia Wesley, formerly a first grade teacher at Lawhead, was principal and led an all-Black staff. She remained at the school as principal from 1952–1972. In 1968, Booker T. Washington School was established as a magnet program in partnership with the University of Illinois, as a part of Unit #4’s desegregation plans to promote voluntary integration. While Black families would have to bus their children to southwest Champaign to integrate the schools there, white families could voluntarily choose to send their children to Washington School to access “innovative” instructional programs. Following the retirement of Mrs. Wesley, Mrs. Hester Suggs assumed the principalship (1972–1993) and developed an award-winning arts and humanities-based program which continued under the leadership of Dr. Arnetta Rodgers (1993–2000).
…and sport. Her most recent book, Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA (Bold Type Books, 2023), examines how Black players…
…in which he talks about the racial injustices black people face and how it “is the time to make real the promises of democracy.” 60 years later, his speech is…
…meeting with the library’s other book clubs and will be held at the Main Library. May 9, No book discussion. We will meet to select the books for next season….
…creation of the beloved community. The aftermath of nonviolence is redemption. The aftermath of nonviolence is reconciliation.” Let’s help one another create and maintain such a “Beloved Community” by engaging…
Students in grades 3 to 5 can celebrate Black History Month by challenging their book knowledge in our 19th annual Battle of the Books. Find copies of the required books…
…committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. The Library is committed to making programs accessible for all. If you need an accommodation to attend a program,…
…as they advocate to keep their school, a community safe-haven, intact. For more: Official Website: https://www.lightshinefilm.com/ Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LightShineFilm/ Official Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lightshinedoc Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/light_shine_film/?hl=en WILL/Illinois Public Media: https://will.illinois.edu/…
Generations of Black entrepreneurs ran successful businesses in the Champaign-Urbana area. One of the earliest examples is General Cass Lee, who in 1885 owned a six-chair barbershop at 127 Main Street where he served judges, lawyers, and others who frequented the county courthouse. Over the following decades, and up to today, many other Black business owners would find success in this community. One of the most notable success stories is that of Shelton Laundry.
…to community in all its forms.” [Kirkus Reviews] Books will be available to purchase at the reading. This event is generously funded by The Urbana Free Library Foundation. The Library…
Students in grades 3 to 5 can celebrate Black History Month by challenging their book knowledge in the Champaign Public Library’s 18th annual Battle of the Books. Find copies of…
…Chicago Tribune, host of the Society for American Baseball Research’s (SABR) monthly interview series “Ballpark Figures,” and a member of the Negro Leagues and Teams Committee, a special committee convened…
…been proud to present the competition since 2017. This workshop is presented by Illinois Humanities and the University of Illinois’ Rare Books and Manuscripts Library. It will be hosted at…
Edward A. Green, a freeman, became one of the first African Americans to settle in Champaign County in 1856. Born in North Carolina, he moved to West Urbana (now Champaign) from Union County, Ohio, with his first wife, Georgia Anne, and daughters, Anna A. and Florence E. Green. A carpenter by trade, in 1858 he began purchasing parcels of land throughout what would become Champaign and into northwestern Urbana, ending up with approximately 14 lots. Six lots were located in Urbana between Wright and Goodwin Streets, along Eads and Champaign (now Vine) Streets.
…color in Appalachia; poet and professor for twenty-three years at the University of Kentucky; and visiting professor at Berea and Smith Colleges. She won the PEN American Open Book Award…
…a book her mother, Dr. Clarice Boswell, wrote about their family called Lizzie’s Story: A Slave Family’s Journey to Freedom. Connie Martin, MA, is a retired teacher and popular veteran…
…enthusiasm with people throughout the state, enabling local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities. The Library is committed to making programs accessible for all. If you…
…War Era, American Indian Quarterly, Southern Cultures, and the Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. In her first book, I’ve Been Here All the While: Black Freedom on…
…book, The Crossover, Newbery Honor/Caldecott Medal winning book, The Undefeated, The Door of No Return, and most recently, An American Story, for an Illinois Libraries Present event for young people…
…Bring your friends, celebrate freedom, and let’s make this a night to remember. Must be 21+ to enter For more information, call us at 217-531-1150 For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1176125036898514/…
…Cook-Off Contest, Family, Friendly, Diverse Atmosphere and More. Celebrating the legacy of the late Mrs. Jettie Rhodes and her commitment to serve her community. Help us pack King Park!! https://www.facebook.com/events/965484594430125/?ref=newsfeed…
Be part of the history. Support the Trail. Bricks for the transformed Skelton Park: Order a commemorative 8” x 8” brick and inscribe up to five lines of text for…
In July 1862, President Abraham Lincoln and Congress authorized the use of African Americans as military combatants; however, they were not actually able to serve until after the Emancipation Proclamation took effect on January 1, 1863. Later the same year, Illinois Governor Richard Yates Sr. authorized the organization of the Illinois 29th Colored Infantry Regiment, better known as the 29th United States Colored Troops (USCT). Formed in Quincy, Illinois, on April 24, 1864, by Lieutenant Colonel John Boss, the 29th USCT was the only African American regiment raised in Illinois. The regiment was comprised of ten companies. Companies A through E were comprised primarily of men from Illinois, while companies F through K were mostly made up of men from outside the state. At least nine Black men from Champaign County enlisted into the 29th USCT at the Urbana Courthouse with four others enlisting in other “colored regiments” outside of Illinois.
On March 22, 1941, the first all-Black fighter squadron, known as the 99th Pursuit Squadron, was activated at Chanute Field. “Pursuit” was the pre-World War II term for “fighter.” At the time, the U.S. armed forces maintained segregated units. Over 250 enlisted men were trained at Chanute Field in aircraft ground support—airplane mechanics, supply clerks, weather forecasters and armorers. When the men of the 99th left Chanute to go to Tuskegee in November, they left behind the highest collective Grade Point Average ever earned at the base, before or since their stay. These men would become the core of the Black squadrons forming at Tuskegee and Maxwell Fields in Alabama where Black flyers were being trained—later known as the Tuskegee Airmen.
…for freedom. Free books available! To participate, register her by November 5: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/408766198 Meeting time: Mondays at 6:00–7:00 P.M., October 9–December 11 Location: Douglass Branch Library – Douglass Meeting Room,…
…and our community partners have created a space to connect with one another and support the observance of Juneteenth through local art, poetry, and history. This event is free to…
…history and MTD invites the entire community to join us for this family-friendly event that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. MTD and our community partners have created a…
…festival, Freedom Sounds: A Community Celebration, and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival Program, Rhythm and Blues: Tell it Like it Is in 2011. She is also chair of the Smithsonian Music…
The History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Library invites the community to The Blaxtravaganza, a series of events highlighting the research, creativity, and brilliance of Black professors on the University of Illinois…
…Urbana-Champaign campus March 2-8. All events are free and open to the public. Alexandra Barbier Postdoctoral research Associate, Department of Dance Stations of Black Loss – Work(s) in Progress 3…
…between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday, December 3. This event is free and open to the public. Pictured is Black Santa from 2019. Event organized by Buy Black Chambana: https://www.facebook.com/buyblackchambana/…
…E. Church St., Savoy). Free food, shopping, music, poetry, and more! The event will take place on June 19, from 12:00–6:00 p.m. For more information, visit this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/3352338645004923/…
…Independent Media Center. Dinner will be served, and it’s free and open to the public. Please pass the word to any interested community members. We hope to see you there!…
…combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism, hate and intolerance. The first-of-its-kind in the United States, the MMOT is a free traveling mobile education center, utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons to bring…
In the fall of 1969, the University of Illinois’ Afro-American Cultural Program opened on campus to provide a safe space for Black students to gather and grow, to help Black students feel proud and welcome, and to educate the campus community about the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans. The Program was created in response to the Project 500 protest in September 1968, in which Black students demonstrated against inequitable treatment by the University. In 2004, the University rededicated the space as the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center, named after a former director of the center.
…anticipated latest novel, Crook Manifesto, is a darkly funny tale of a city under siege, but also a sneakily searching portrait of the meaning of family. His reviews, essays, and…
North First Street Corridor is the oldest business district in Champaign, dating to the 1850s. A triangular area that originally included East Main Street, University Avenue, and the first two blocks of North First Street, it bordered an integrated working-class neighborhood called Germantown.
…the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. The Library is committed to making programs accessible for all….
The Dr. Ellis Subdivision is the third single-family subdivision created for African Americans in Champaign-Urbana after Carver Park in 1951 and Crispus Attucks Place in 1953. The subdivision was developed by John Goodell of Goodell Engineering and built in three phases, from 1961-1966. It was originally just outside city limits on undeveloped farmland. Today, the subdivision is located in Urbana, IL, in what is considered the historically African American North End neighborhood.
The Park and Center are named for the great African American orator and abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. In 1941, the Douglass Community Service Committee began an effort to raise funds for a new complex, to be built on two empty lots. Ground broke in 1944 and the Center was completed in 1946. The Center held classes in art, music, and sewing, among other activities. Athletics included adult softball, baseball, basketball, track, and tennis. The Center hosted many social events. One of the groups that brought national recognition to the Center was its Drum and Bugle Corps and Drill Team. In 1975, 200 residents protested the decision by the Park Board to demolish the old Douglass Center and replace it with a new gym. The group advocated for the old Center to be replaced with a new, full-service, comprehensive Center. After much discussion between the community and the Park Board, the “old” Center was torn down and a new Center was constructed. It opened on December 12, 1976. In March 1978, the Douglass Annex opened with a focus on senior citizens, and in 1997 the Douglass Branch Library moved into its current site.
…National Book Award for Poetry in 2011. Her new collection of poems, Love Child’s Hotbed of Occasional Poetry, was released in 2020 from TriQuarterly Books/Northwestern University Press. Dr. Ruth Nicole…
…welcome to attend! Media wishing to cover the Peace March before or during the event may contact Jameel Jones, Outreach and Wellness Manager, at (217) 367-1544. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1347739896189178/?ref=newsfeed…
…difficult-to-find additions that elude him during research to connect golden-age hip-hop samples to their source material. His collection ultimately fuels the series that incorporates animation and comic book illustrations ignited…
…necessary tools to become president? Will Jabari learn to take these lessons back into his own life and heal his community? Using rap, freedom songs, hip hop dance, history, and…
…necessary tools to become president? Will Jabari learn to take these lessons back into his own life and heal his community? Using rap, freedom songs, hip hop dance, history, and…
…necessary tools to become president? Will Jabari learn to take these lessons back into his own life and heal his community? Using rap, freedom songs, hip hop dance, history, and…
…necessary tools to become president? Will Jabari learn to take these lessons back into his own life and heal his community? Using rap, freedom songs, hip hop dance, history, and…
…necessary tools to become president? Will Jabari learn to take these lessons back into his own life and heal his community? Using rap, freedom songs, hip hop dance, history, and…
…necessary tools to become president? Will Jabari learn to take these lessons back into his own life and heal his community? Using rap, freedom songs, hip hop dance, history, and…
The Douglass Center Library was organized in 1970 to serve both Urbana and Champaign, a joint project of the two cities’ libraries, Lincoln Trail Libraries System, and the Champaign Park District. The Library was named for Frederick Douglass, the American abolitionist and journalist who escaped from slavery and became an influential lecturer — including at least one stop in Champaign.
Come to the Library for a storytime and craft celebrating Black culture, accomplishments, and joy. Recommended Ages: 0-5 For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/278802411443465/…
…which is American history, at Boomerangs Bar & Grill on February 25 from 7–9 PM. The show will include comedy, poetry, live music, and more. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1083892879499686….
…book of poetry. Ja Nelle strives to help people of all ages express themselves creatively through writing, spoken word, music, dance, and other art forms. Sponsored by The Urbana Free…
The celebration will take place at Dana Colbert Park, 203 E. Church St., in Savoy. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/421631033967257/?ref=newsfeed…
Join us for a community, nature-based community wellness event intentionally for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) community members of Champaign County. Organized by the Nurtured in Nature team of…
…dance, dance! You can connect with the staff of Illinois Soul, as well! All Krannert Center Uncorked events are absolutely FREE. Come join the party! For more information, visit: https://krannertcenter.com/events/krannert-center-uncorked-illinois-soul…
…dance, dance! You can connect with the staff of Illinois Soul, as well! All Krannert Center Uncorked events are absolutely FREE. Come join the party! For more information, visit: https://krannertcenter.com/events/krannert-center-uncorked-illinois-soul-1…
…collaborators have nurtured a community of thinkers and artists grounded in the resources that normative institutions ignore. All of Alexis’s work is grounded in a community building ethic and would…
…Zoom link to 10 am session | Passcode: 439905 Click here for link to 1 pm session | Passcode: 989656 Contact Parkland’s Office of Student Life for more information: Office:…
…Zoom link to 10 am session | Passcode: 439905 Click here for link to 1 pm session | Passcode: 989656 Contact Parkland’s Office of Student Life for more information: Office:…
…different aspects of the gun violence crisis and what individuals and community groups are doing to combat it. News, Brews & Beatz events are free and open to the public….
…distressing,” to bring forth artistic work that examines family, community, and Black Womanhood. In so doing, it interrogates what it means to survive in a world when that world itself…
…his forthcoming book, Food Power Politics: The Food Story of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement. This case study reveals how the relationship between race, food security, and civil rights in…
…join us in welcoming Ms. Johnson back to campus on October 25 for an exclusive fireside chat to discuss her book, how the university and Illinois School of Music played…
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN features 15 power vocalists accompanied by a six-piece band that sends you on a journey through Motown’s best, including: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross…
…offers fresh perspectives on the experiences of the “forgotten” enslaved Africans and demonstrates how today’s racial and cultural problems connect with truths of our shared and painful pasts. The work…
Activist-artist-educator Dr. Amira Davis joins The Urbana Free Library for this special event on Black Motherhood. This program will be a combination performance and presentation based on Davis’ book, Jalimusa:…
The historic colonnades that grace the University of Illinois’ Memorial Stadium, dedicated in 1924, bear the names of Illinois students who died in World War I. One of those students was William Frank Earnest, the first African American from Champaign County to die in the war.
…computer station, print (up to 10 pages free!) or just hang out! Or schedule an appointment by contacting us at 217-666-7628 or booking@ucimc.org. Friday – 2:00pm-5:00pm Saturday – 2:00pm-5:00pm Sunday…
Professor Louis Moore will speak about his book I Fight for a Living: Boxing and the Battle for Black Manhood, 1880-1915 (University of Illinois Press, 2017). Respondent Daniel Nasset (Editor-in-Chief,…
…a series of short videos on select topics in local African American history that can help showcase some of these stories and perspectives. #1: Frederick Douglass’ Visit to Champaign https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEHNnf74TcQ…
…richness in diversity of its residents and their histories. The City once again recognizes Juneteenth as we continue to promote a strong and inclusive community.” For more information, visit: https://www.chambanamoms.com/events/juneteenth-2024-reflections-and-reverence-ceremony/…
…Croix de Guerre. Come hear more about this important fighting unit, the local men who fought with it, and their community contributions after the war. Register to attend here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-story-of-the-370th-infantry-unit-and-its-impact-on-champaign-county-tickets-810829913097?aff=oddtdtcreator…
This free event will include self-care services, lunch will be provided and an open mic will be facilitated. For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-love-day-celebration-tickets-772582825027…
…and begin to pinpoint your ancestry. This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Genealogical Society. The Urbana Free Library is committed to making programs accessible for all. If you…
…interactive and engaging presentation portraying the notable abolitionist and orator. FREE. For more info: (217) 586-2612 or pcain@ccfpd.org. Website Event Listing – Frederick Douglass Facebook Event Listing – Frederick Douglass…
…University. A curator, educator, and social justice activist who specializes in American art and visual culture, her scholarly commitment to the investigation of anti-blackness within those fields has demonstrated how…
…community members to create their own Book of Life, inspired by PBS’s hit TV show Finding Your Roots; and a back to school evening (August) for students to learn about…
Archivist Steven Booth joins the RBML virtually to discuss the Johnson Publishing Company (JPC) archive: acquired in 2019 by a consortium of philanthropic and cultural heritage organizations, the Johnson Publishing…
The History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Library invites the community to The Blaxtravaganza, a series of events highlighting the research, creativity, and brilliance of Black professors on the University of Illinois…
The History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Library invites the community to The Blaxtravaganza, a series of events highlighting the research, creativity, and brilliance of Black professors on the University of Illinois…
The History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Library invites the community to The Blaxtravaganza, a series of events highlighting the research, creativity, and brilliance of Black professors on the University of Illinois…
The History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Library invites the community to The Blaxtravaganza, a series of events highlighting the research, creativity, and brilliance of Black professors on the University of Illinois…
…and refreshments, fishing, UrVANa Mobile Recreation Unit games and activities, community resources, and more as we celebrate Black freedom and achievements in Urbana and beyond. Sunday, June 16, 2024 01:00…
…World award, and the 2006 Spirit of Youth award, Nadirah Shakoor is best known as the former lead female vocalist of acclaimed hip hop group Arrested Development. In the last…
Come join us and see history come to life with our final event in the 16th Annual Lincoln Lecture Series! The theme of this year’s series is “Voices of Our…
Before it was abolished in the United States, people who escaped from slavery would travel north through a vast network of safe routes known as the Underground Railroad. Along the way, sympathizers, free African Americans, and abolitionists provided safe spaces to rest, provisions, and support known as "depots" or "stations." At least one of these depots was owned by Mathias Lane Dunlap in Savoy.
…survival and endurance, grace and resilience, thriving and testifying, freedom and independence, solidarity and speaking truth to power. It reveals how Black people have worshipped, and through their spiritual journeys,…
Parkland College is hosting a Community Education African American Film Series on Thursday, February 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room U140. Contact the office of Student Life…
During the 1950s and 1960s, African Americans fought for equal opportunity in employment across the nation. In Champaign-Urbana, the Champaign-Urbana Improvement Association (CUIA) was founded to demand greater job opportunities for African Americans, resulting in one of the most influential local civil rights victories known as the J.C. Penney Boycott.
In partnership with the City of Urbana, the Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Committee is excited to invite you to join us for the 26th Annual Martin Luther King Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood…
Presented in collaboration with Illinois Soul 101.1 FM in celebration of Black History Month. Haki N’ Dem (Demonstrators) is an exceptional R&B/soul group hailing from Champaign-Urbana and Chicago, led by…
The Dr. Martin Luther King Subdivision, located between North Fourth Street and the Canadian National railroad tracks in Champaign, Illinois, was a part of urban renewal that took place in the late 1960s, eventually replacing the old Oak-Ash neighborhood. It began in the 1980s and was the only urban renewal project that was not replaced with public or subsidized housing. The names of the streets in the subdivision were chosen to recognize African Americans who were historically significant for the community and submitted to the city council by J. W. Pirtle.
…by the New Souls, and other information about future Poet Laureate programming. The event is free and open to the public. Inauguration Celebration Spurlock Museum 600 S Gregory Urbana Su…
African Americans from Champaign County fought bravely, and died, in World War I. Those who served did so with courage, honor, and distinction. Many of those who returned home found community and services at the William F. Earnest American Legion Post 559. Originally located at Fifth and Hill Streets, the Post is now located at 704 N. Hickory in Champaign. It was chartered in 1932 by African American World War I veterans and named for a fallen comrade who was a University of Illinois student-athlete from Homer, Illinois. Earnest served as a sergeant in the all-Black 370th Infantry Regiment from Illinois. One of the columns at Memorial Stadium also bears his name. The founding members of Post 559 were Clifford Caldwell, Robert H. Earnest (brother of William F. Earnest), Dr. L.P. Diffay, Dr. Henry Ellis, Alvin Foxwell, Raymond Hines, Thomas Macklin, Cecil D. Nelson, and George Ray.
…Sunday of most months and are made possible by the generous support of The Urbana Free Library Foundation. The Library is committed to making programs accessible for all. If you…
…Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to engage in a poverty simulation that helps participants begin to understand what life is like with a shortage…
…your friends and family for an unforgettable celebration filled with great food, music, and fun. Let’s make this Juneteenth one to remember! See you there! For more information, visit: https://www.neilstblues.com/events/juneteenth-celebration…
…by Anchor Church, but we are also asking people to make and bring their favorite dish(es) to have it as more of a potluck style dinner. Questions? Please visit: https://www.anchorchurchil.com/…
…10pm $10 cover till 11pm Security and dress code enforced Kitchen open 21+ to enter Only at Neil St Blues! 301 N. Neil St, #106 Champaign, IL, 61820 217-531-1150 www.neilstblues.com…
…from his father’s 1976 song, “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” which has always followed Nabil as both a painful and hopeful reminder of his connection to his father– reflecting the passion…
…don’t have them, we will work on bios and take photos during the session) Be ready to make selections for competition areas. New applications will be available to complete –…
The C-U Black & African Arts Festival mission is to expose and give a culturally diverse experience to the Champaign-Urbana, IL community by expressing both Black and African heritage. This…
The C-U Black & African Arts Festival mission is to expose and give a culturally diverse experience to the Champaign-Urbana, IL community by expressing both Black and African heritage. This…
A nature-based community building event for BIPOC community members of Champaign County! Join us for a community, nature-based community wellness event intentionally for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) community…
Harriet J. Lawhead School, built in 1907, was a small, four-room building. During its early years, it served German and Italian immigrants in the neighborhood. As African Americans moved into the area, the school was integrated for a period of time, but by the 1940s it was attended only by Black students. White children who lived in the area were sent to Columbia School. During World War II, two rooms in the basement of the school were used as a Servicemen’s Club, organized by community members for African American soldiers who were not welcomed in the USO at Chanute Field. The school was closed in 1952, prior to the opening of the new Booker T. Washington School and razed in 1990. It is now a parking lot.
…18, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. Enjoy music, food and refreshments, fishing, Urvana Mobile Recreation Unit games and activities, community resources, and more as we celebrate Black freedom, culture, contributions, and achievements…
…to treatment and mental health help seeking among Black women with complex trauma and implementation of critical healing frameworks to reach Black women with mental illnesses. Presenter: Dora Watkins, PhD…
The C-U Black & African Arts Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing the Champaign-Urbana and Central Illinois community with a rich, culturally diverse experience. Our mission is…
…of Black and African cultures. Join the main festival on September 21 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the I Hotel (1900 S. 1st St., Champaign). For more information, visit: https://www.cubaafest.org/…
The Special Educational Opportunities Program, commonly referred to as Project 500, was designed by the University of Illinois in 1968 to ensure equality of educational access and opportunities for all students, including those from underrepresented or disadvantaged communities. In 1967, fewer than 400 of the university’s approximately 30,400 students were Black. The program was the University’s response to demands from students and community residents, led by the Black Students Association and fueled by the community’s response to the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., to recruit and enroll more Black students. The first Project 500 cohort in 1968 had 565 students, most of whom were Black, though some Hispanic and Native American students also enrolled in the program.
Albert R. Lee was born on June 26, 1874, on a farm outside of Champaign, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois in 1894, and in 1895 he became the second African American hired at the university. He started as a messenger, but then became the clerk for the Office of the President. Lee served under six university Presidents. At a time when African Americans were not allowed to live on campus, he took it upon himself to assist them with housing and maneuvering through school, becoming known as the unofficial Dean of African American Students.
…programs combined to serve children of the community. Students from local schools and home school programs participate in our Saturday ensemble to further their musical development. The Library is committed…
Before the famous Texas Cattle Drives, there were Black cowboys herding cattle in East Central Illinois. One of the largest cattle farms in the United States was located in southeast Champaign County: Ohioan Michael Sullivant's farm, Broadlands. Many African Americans filled the essential roles of cattle herding and farm maintenance on Sullivant's Broadlands Farm and other large cattle farms in southeastern Champaign and southwestern Vermilion Counties, as well as at Sullivant's holdings in Ford County. At their height, these farms sold cattle to the East, to the stockyard of Chicago, and to the Union Army during the Civil War. Additionally, African Americans were hired as cooks, standard farmhands and laborers, hostlers (caring and handling of horses and mules), and domestics. Farm and stock help were highly intermittent—with workers coming and going depending on the farms' needs—so the actual number of African American cowboys in Champaign County was unknown. However, the 1865 Illinois Census recorded nine African Americans working at Broadlands Farm: four women working as cooks and domestics, and five men working with the livestock and living in the large bunkhouse along with other “hands”.
…open at 4:00pm Community Choir begins TBD Featured Keynote Speaker – Rev. BJ Tatum During the ceremony, three community members will be honored with prestigious awards in recognition of…
…Switzerland (2019) and PRAISE N PAY IT/ PULL UP, COME INTO THE RISE, South London Gallery, London, (2018). Shenece was recently commissioned to make a new work in response to…
Located at 401 E. Park Street in Champaign, Bethel A.M.E. Church is the oldest African American led church in Champaign County. It was organized in 1863 and predates the establishment of the University of Illinois. During the early part of the century when segregation was a fact of life, Bethel established a library and had a church orchestra. The church served as a meeting place for Black students attending the University of Illinois, establishing monthly lyceum meetings where students and members of the congregation came together for lectures, discussions, debates, and musical performances. In 1915 it was the site of the founding of the Twin Cities Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Spiritual, community and educational development have continued to be a mission for the church.
Dr. Hector Adames and Dr. Nayeli Chavez-Dueñas will be presenting a public Zoom lecture titled, Joy is Our Superpower: Healing and Therapy with Communities of Color. This is part of…
The Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center and Illinites Present the “Just Joy Black History Month Comedy Show” on Friday, February 17. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show…
…Martin Luther King, Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee, MLK County-wide Committee, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. For additional questions or to…
…preserving the essence of jazz for generations to come. Come celebrate Black History Month at this special performance. The Library is committed to making programs accessible for all. If you…
…Black community, to “amplify Black voices, music, and culture throughout central Illinois.” We are proud to partner with Illinois Soul in their important mission. Come enjoy a free pre-performance reception…
Join other community members for a walk celebrating peace. The walk will begin and end at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Parking is available at King School and along Wascher…
…Stokes story, captivating audiences and informing new learners. FREE. For more info: (217) 586-2612 or pcain@ccfpd.org. Website Event Listing – Ann Bradford Stokes Facebook Event Listing – Ann Bradford Stokes…
Gwendolyn Brooks’s Birthday Event Type Reception/Open House Sponsor The Rare Book & Manuscript Library Location 346 Main University Library, 1408 W. Gregory Dr. Date Jun 7, 2023 3:00 – 5:00…
The Rare Book and Manuscript Library will be at the library to discuss blackout poetry and the Gwendolyn Brooks poetry collection. You’ll then be able to try your own blackout…
Everybody has stories to tell, and we’d love to hear yours. In connection with the ongoing Black Joy Project at the Spurlock Museum, we invite members of the community to…
…campus and community partners in recognizing the power of community action and civic engagement as local partners and students convene to honor the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. vision…
Get ready to celebrate the vibrant Chambana community as Champaign-Urbana Days approaches! Join the Champaign Park District for this cherished 30+ year tradition, as we come together to honor our…
Get ready to celebrate the vibrant Chambana community as Champaign-Urbana Days approaches! Join the Champaign Park District for this cherished 30+ year tradition, as we come together to honor our…
…make a lasting impression with your name that people will view for years to come. Bricks will likely be installed in spring 2025. Please complete all required fields below. You…
…make a lasting impression with your name that people will view for years to come. Bricks will likely be installed in spring 2025. Please complete all required fields below. For…
Make your day off count! Join the Museum of the Grand Prairie as we explore the rich cultural heritage of the African American community in Champaign County on this Martin…
Presented in partnership with The City of Champaign, The City of Urbana, Campus-Community Compact To Accelerate Social Justice, and Champaign Community Coalition – Walk As One In February 2023, the…
Skelton Park, a pocket park at the corner of N. First Street and E. Washington Street, is designed to pay homage to Champaign County's history of locally, nationally, and internationally recognized African American musicians.
…safety, a return of long-forgotten diseases, and the profit-making machine that runs the medical industry. Written by singer, composer, and producer Toshi Reagon in collaboration with her mother, Dr. Bernice…
…safety, a return of long-forgotten diseases, and the profit-making machine that runs the medical industry. Written by singer, composer, and producer Toshi Reagon in collaboration with her mother, Dr. Bernice…
…offers great exposure to the community. Celebrate the Chambana community with us! Enjoy live music, tasty food, children’s activities, senior activities, and more! Friday, August 11, 2023 – 5-8p Saturday,…
…Rotary Foundation, are working on an ambitious plan to transform Skelton Park (101 E. Washington Street, Champaign) into a state-of the-art park, community plaza, performance space, and play area as…
…offers great exposure to the community. Celebrate the Chambana community with us! Enjoy live music, tasty food, children’s activities, senior activities, and more! Friday, August 11, 2023 – 5-8p Saturday,…
MacArthur “Genius” award-winner Kyle Abraham brings his unique choreography and internationally renowned dance company, A.I.M, to perform a repertory of new and exciting works for Urbana Champaign audiences. Considered “one…
…and previously programmed for the Brooklyn Academy of Music. ABOUT THE HIGH DESERT A Memoir by James Spooner From James Spooner, the creator of Afro-Punk, comes a stunning graphic memoir…
President Abraham Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862. For many years afterward, in or around September, African Americans would congregate at parks and other community spaces for Emancipation Day celebrations. These celebrations were held in Champaign, Homer, Tolono, Sidney, and other parts of Champaign County. Celebrations often included food, music, and dancing.
…a friend! DETAILS Date: February 24 Day: Friday Time: 1-3p Fee (M/NM): Free/$3 Location: Douglass Annex Deadline: Must register by February 17. Visit https://champaignparks.com/event/50-plus-black-history-soul-food-potluck-3/ for more details. ORGANIZER Robert White…
…among other publications. Her book on Post-Civil Rights Era cultural history, titled Energy Never Dies: Afro-Optimism and Creativity in Chicago, was published December 2021 through University of Illinois Press. …
…2022 Schering Stiftung Award for Artistic Research, a 2022 Creative Capital Award, and a 2021 Guggenheim Fellowship in Fine Arts. Rasheed is the author of three artist’s books: An Alphabetical…
Join us for ANCHOR – a free concert dedicated to the music, message, and movement of Black American Artists. This special evening is set to take place on Wednesday, February…
Join Parkland College for RACE Talks: Thursday, February 16 Noon–12:50 pm Room U140 Facilitators: Donna Tanner-Harold, Counseling Services (retired), and Dr. Marsh Jones, Social Sciences and Human Services…
“Dress Codes and Other Exclusionary Practices in Urban Nightlife” Wednesday, February 22 Noon–12:50 pm Room U140 Dr. May, the Florian Znaniecki Professorial Scholar and Sociology department head at the University…
Join the Bethel A.M.E. Church by reading excerpts from the works of your favorite Black writers! Sunday, February 4, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Church (401 E. Park Street,…
…in 2019 to “recognize a resident poet who honors and serves our diverse community and elevates the importance of the creative writing art form.” The program includes a youth component…
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