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SUMMARY:The Black Joy Project
DESCRIPTION: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 of George Floyd\, Breonna Taylor\, and others. During 2024\, public events will carry the project’s themes into performances\, workshops\, talks\, and other programs with an exciting variety of artists and experts. The project will grow and build joy throughout the year. \nThroughout the run of the project\, the community can expect events that underscore resilience and healing through food\, performance\, crafting\, music\, and much more. Conversations around self-care and cooking lead into wellness activities and programs encouraging participants to add to the project’s museum display. Programs include a Black business expo (February) to connect local 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 PBS’s hit TV show Finding Your Roots; and a back to school evening (August) for students to learn about and receive materials to incorporate the Samaritan’s Eight Dimensions of Wellness(external link). \nAbout the Curators\nDr. Ruby Mendenhall is a professor in Sociology and African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is the Associate Dean for Diversity and Democratization of Health Innovation of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. Her research looks at how gun violence affects Black mothers’ mental and physical health. She is currently directing the Nobel Project\, which provides students from marginalized groups unprecedented access to experiences and mentors in science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math. She recently trained close to 50 high school and young adults to be Community Health Workers and Citizen/Community Scientists. She is also developing Wellness Stores/Spaces in schools and other locations in communities. \nFlorence Adibu is a Research Scientist at Carle Illinois College of Medicine. She infuses her work with a deep understanding of intercultural learning\, Afrofuturism\, and community healing. She inspires students to become Global Ambassadors\, passionately addressing the intersection of innovation\, inequity\, and knowledge. Florence is a vocal advocate for Black women and girls\, leveraging oral storytelling to speak truth to power in her teaching and writing. \nSupported by:\n\nDr. Allan C. and Marlene S. Campbell Endowment Fund\nRichard J. and Barbara S. Faletti Gallery of African Cultures Fund\nDonald W. and Dorothy Berkey White Endowment Fund\nNorman E. Whitten Spurlock Graduate Assistant Fund\nSpurlock Museum Educational Endowment Fund\nSpurlock Museum Guild Museum Fund\nGirls Like Me Inc.\nCarle Illinois College of Medicine\nPresident’s Initiative to Celebrate the Impact of the Arts and Humanities\nNational Science Foundation\nIllinois Arts Council Agency
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/the-black-joy-project/
LOCATION:Spurlock Museum\, 600 S. Gregory\, Urbana\, IL
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SUMMARY:Everybody's Got a Story
DESCRIPTION: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 share memories\, legendary tales from family or friend groups\, important moments…anything you wish to share or think others might like to hear. No age restrictions! Have you ever heard a 4-year-old tell a story? We have\, and it’s fantastic. \nCan I attend if I’m not Black? Of course! However\, we especially encourage women and girls from our Black and African American communities to attend and share at this event\, as the Black Joy Project is a space dedicated to the celebration of their voices. We encourage other attendees to mindfully engage by listening and celebrating with us. \nWhat happens at the Spurlock stays at the Spurlock: Your stories are yours\, and we will not record or share them outside of this event. \nThis program is partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/everybodys-got-a-story/
LOCATION:Spurlock Museum\, 600 S. Gregory\, Urbana\, IL
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SUMMARY:UFLive! presents Reginald Lewis and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Live music celebration of Black History Month. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nReginald Lewis & Friends is a dynamic jazz ensemble led by saxophonist Reginald Lewis. Inspired by Philadelphia’s vibrant jazz scene\, the group pays homage to the city’s rich musical heritage while infusing their performances with a fresh and contemporary approach. \nReginald Lewis is a composer\, educator\, and musician\, and he is the grandson of the legendary Philadelphia jazz musician Bootsie Barnes. Inspired by his grandfather’s virtuosity and contributions to the genre\, he embarked on a musical journey to honor and preserve that heritage. In the spirit of his grandfather\, Reginald Lewis and Friends represent a new generation of jazz musicians who are carrying the torch of this cherished art form\, delighting audiences\, and preserving the essence of jazz for generations to come. Come celebrate Black History Month at this special performance. \n\n\n\nThe Library is committed to making programs accessible for all. If you need an accommodation to attend a program\, please let the Library know at least two weeks in advance. To request an accommodation\, contact the Programming and Outreach Manager via email at programming@urbanafree.org or via phone at 217-367-4057. \nFor more information\, visit: https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/9648856
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/uflive-presents-reginald-lewis-and-friends/
LOCATION:Urbana Free Library\, 201 W. Green Street\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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