Running from February 2 through December 1, 2024, the Black Joy Project aims to make an unprecedented celebration of Black JOY visible in our communities and museum spaces. The project celebrates the beauty, joy, and resilience of Black women and girls and their lived experiences during COVID-19 and the social unrest after the brutal deaths
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 shared heritage and culture. Delight in live music performances, indulge in tasty food from local vendors, connect at the Senior Luncheon, and partake in a
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 shared heritage and culture. Delight in live music performances, indulge in tasty food from local vendors, connect at the Senior Luncheon, and partake in a
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 to celebrate and share the vibrant heritage of Black and African cultures. Join for the festival kickoff on September 20 from 5-8 p.m. at the
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 to celebrate and share the vibrant heritage of Black and African cultures. Join the main festival on September 21 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the
Everybody loves an anniversary, and we’re celebrating a big one: The first anniversary of Illinois Soul! In 2024, Illinois Public Media launched Illinois Soul, a new radio station serving the 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
Join Illinois Soul and Krannert Center as we celebrate Black History Month with Krannert Center Uncorked! Every Thursday in February, Krannert Center will showcase some of the best local and regional musicians on Stage 5 in the Krannert Center lobby. Connect with friends new and old, enjoy a beverage from the Stage 5 Bar, and
Join Illinois Soul and Krannert Center as we celebrate Black History Month with Krannert Center Uncorked! Every Thursday in February, Krannert Center will showcase some of the best local and regional musicians on Stage 5 in the Krannert Center lobby. Connect with friends new and old, enjoy a beverage from the Stage 5 Bar, and
More detail forthcoming! Learn more by visiting: https://krannertcenter.com/events/ui-black-chorus-0