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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:Nurtured in Nature: Summer BIPOC Hiking Event
DESCRIPTION: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 Healthy Champaign County and led by Chicago-based non profit BPO Hikes guiding BIPOC community members on a communal\, social-oriented hike that aims to foster new friendships\, mitigate long-held nature-based traumas\, and forge new and rejuvenating connections and discovery with nature. \n\nLocation: River Bend Forest Preserve – Mahomet\, Illinois\nDate: Saturday\, June 22nd\nArrival Time: 10:00 am\nHiking Time: 10:30am – 11:45am – Dogleg Loop & Woodland Trail (2.5 miles with extended options)\nSocial Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm – Possibility Pier\n\nPlease register below! Once you sign up\, we will email you more details about your visit. \nImportant Details: \n\nThis event is intended for BIPOC community members. \nThe hiking event will have a capacity of 50 hikers with registration closing once at capacity. \nThis event will be facilitated in English with support from Spanish translators. \nThis event is free. \nThe River Bend route is an unpaved trail\, wilderness trail allowing for limited mobility. \nTo register\, you must be at least 18 years old. Hikers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nAll attendees must abide by the rules and regulations of Champaign County Forest Preserve District.\nAn attendance stipend of $50 will be provided to up to 10 qualifying low-income attendees. You must be a Champaign County resident to receive the stipend.\nTransportation is available for residents from Champaign-Urbana. Participants residing outside of Champaign County must coordinate transportation to the event.\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Nurtured in Nature Project Director\, Tomas Delgado at tddelg@gmail.com.\n\nHow to prepare for your hike:\nDress appropriately for the weather. Dressing in layers is recommended so you are ready for any weather changes during the walk. This is a rain or shine event\, with the only exception being if there is a lightning\, thunderstorm\, or hail. \nBring water to stay hydrated throughout the walk.  Access to drinking water and bathrooms may be limited at times. During your walk\, you will have opportunities to sit on the ground. \nFirst Aid materials are one site. However\, please be prepared for various elements\, with the possibility of (but not limited to): sunburns\, bug bites\, and allergens. Wearing closed footwear (not sandals) and socks and tucking pants into socks is recommended.  These are personal choices and the responsibility will be left up to each individual. \nVolunteer Mental Health support is available should you desire to speak with someone. \n\n\nPlease reach out if there are any accessibility requests. \nWe look forward to welcoming you and providing a nurturing space for your well-being.\n\n\nRegister online here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpLx4GEC6fUDeA9mOceP5geojaHTVRR5gj2KPIoNFuGhrlwg/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0Coo3USNeFhEy6bSAtYkapDPIiVGd-BV2NnN6F50Ic7xfm9wh0JIoKZMU_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/nurtured-in-nature-summer-bipoc-hiking-event/
LOCATION:River Bend Forest Preserve\, Mahomet\, IL\, 61853
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SUMMARY:26th Annual MLK Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Day
DESCRIPTION: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 Day Celebration. This event was founded by the late Mrs. Jettie Rhodes who had a famous quote: “Who’s your neighbor?” This day is all about giving back to the community with fun\, family\, networking\, and a diverse atmosphere. Enjoy free food (while supplies last)\, live entertainment\, kids’ activities\, raffle prizes\, and a wealth of resourceful information provided by various local nonprofits at this family friendly event. Last year’s event hosted nearly 80 tables. This is an event you will not want to miss! \nSaturday\, June 22\, 2024\n12:00 PM – 04:00 PM\nrain (no lightning) or shine \nKing Park\n915 W. Wascher Street\nUrbana\, IL 61801 \nThis event is non-partisan\, however\, we encourage voter registration and education tables. \nIf you have questions\, please email jettierhodes@yahoo.com.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/26th-annual-mlk-jettie-rhodes-neighborhood-day/
LOCATION:King Park\, 915 W. Wascher Dr.\, Urbana\, IL
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