The Black Joy Project
Spurlock Museum 600 S. Gregory, UrbanaRunning 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
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Willie Summerville: A Life of Music, Faith, and Service
Sousa Archives & Center for American Music 1103 S 6th St, ChampaignThe Sousa Archives exhibit, “Willie Summerville: A Life of Music, Faith, and Service” opened at the School of Music lobby. In Kathya Alexander’s 2017 memorial essay to William “Willie” Thomas
Black & Latinx Summit: “Resistance in Resilience: Intertwining Our Roots Standing Our Ground”
I Hotel & Conference Center 1900 S. 1st Street, ChampaignThe Black and Latinx Summit is an annual conference and summit that seeks to bring students from all intersections into shared a space to learn and connect. This focus is
From Illinois to the Moon: The Life and Legacy of George R. Carruthers
Electrical and Computer Building 306 N. Wright Street, UrbanaProfessor Lara Waldrop will discuss her NASA research project, The Carruthers Geocorona Project. The name honors Dr. George R. Carruthers, a prominent, three-time Illinois alumnus. As one of the first
Battle of the Books | Black History Month
Champaign Public Library - Douglass Branch 504 E. Grove St., ChampaignStudents 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