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SUMMARY:Table Talk Book Club: Sister Friends Forever
DESCRIPTION:Join the Champaign Public Library’s casual monthly get-togethers to talk about books by contemporary African American writers. New members are welcome; call 217/403-2090 for more information. \nOn March 14\, 2023\, the book club will discuss Sister Friends Forever by Kimberla Lawson Roby. \n“Diane\, Michelle\, Kenya\, and Lynette have known each other since they were small children. They grew up in different neighborhoods\, but they also grew up in the same church (which is how they first met)\, and while they each attended different colleges\, they never lost touch with each other. So much so\, they regularly planned trips to come home on the same weekends\, and outside of time spent with their family and dating\, they enjoyed all their summers together as well. Now many years later\, at age forty\, they are still best friends forever and they meet for lunch on the first Saturday of every month\, but their lives couldn’t be more different”– Provided by publisher. \nBooks for this season are: \n\nMar 14\, Sister Friends Forever by Kimberla Lawson Roby\nApr 13\, Brighter by the Day by Robin Roberts *Note: This is a joint meeting with the library’s other book clubs and will be held at the Main Library.\nMay 9\, No book discussion. We will meet to select the books for next season.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/1041/
LOCATION:Champaign Public Library – Douglass Branch\, 504 E. Grove St.\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230309T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T200337Z
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SUMMARY:Un/Doing Lecture: "Black Freedom on Native Land: Reconsidering Reconstruction"
DESCRIPTION:The University of Illinois Human Research Institute and Department of History present the Un/Doing Lecture\, “Black Freedom on Native Land: Reconsidering Reconstruction\,” by Dr. Alaina E. Roberts from the University of Pittsburgh. \nDr. Roberts describes her research interests as focusing on the intersection of Black and Native American history from the nineteenth century to the modern day with particular attention to identity\, settler colonialism\, and anti-Blackness. This specialization stems from her own family history: her paternal ancestors were Black and Native people enslaved in the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations. \nDr. Roberts has written for mainstream outlets like TIME magazine\, the Washington Post\, and High Country News\, and published academic essays in the Western Historical Quarterly\, the Journal of the Civil War Era\, American Indian Quarterly\, Southern Cultures\, and the Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. \nIn her first book\, I’ve Been Here All the While: Black Freedom on Native Land (University of Pennsylvania Press\, 2021)\, Dr. Roberts uses archival research and family history to upend the traditional story of Reconstruction\, connecting debates about Black freedom and Native American citizenship to westward expansion onto Native land. As Black\, white\, and Native people constructed ideas of race\, belonging\, and national identity\, this part of the West became\, for a short time\, the last place where Black people could escape Jim Crow\, finding land and exercising political rights\, until Oklahoma Statehood in 1907. \nI’ve Been Here All the While was awarded the Stubbendieck Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize by the Center for Great Plains Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in history. \nHer second book will explore public history\, memorialization\, and the legacy of slavery and anti-Blackness in the Chickasaw\, Choctaw\, and Cherokee Nations.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/un-doing-lecture-black-freedom-on-native-land-reconsidering-reconstruction/
LOCATION:University of Illinois\, Levis Faculty Center\, 919 W. Illinois St.\, Urbana\, Illinois\, 61801
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230309T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
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SUMMARY:Speake Café: Black Herstory Slam!
DESCRIPTION:Speak Café stands for Song\, Poetry\, Expression\, Art\, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum organized and hosted by local artist and poet\, Shaya Robinson. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Krannert Art Museum for SPEAK Café in the KAM Cafe this month for a showcase of poetry\, spoken word\, music\, and artistic expression that highlights Black women’s history\, present and future. \nThis performance\, featuring women from our community\, is designed to promote creativity and connection! Our featured poet this month is Danyla Nash\, Urbana’s inaugural Youth Poet Laureate! \nSpeak Café is a creative space to share your craft\, express thoughts\, recite poetry\, rap\, or even show artwork. \nBring friends to the former café space in the KAM lobby to listen or to share your art. \nVisit Know Before You Go to see guidelines for visiting the museum. Admission is always free and all are welcome.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/speake-cafe-black-herstory-slam/
LOCATION:Krannert Art Museum\, 500 E. Peabody Drive\, Champaign\, Illinois\, 61820
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20230223T175217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T175217Z
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SUMMARY:Blaxtravaganza: DJs N the Library
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nLa Fête\nDJs N the Library\nbla(CK)mau-aka Stacey Robinson\, Chris Kinson\, and Kamau Grantham\nClosIng celebration\n8 March 2023 | 7PM| Music and Performing Arts Library\, 1114 W. Nevada Street.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/blaxtravaganza-djs-n-the-library/
LOCATION:Music and Performing Arts Library\, 1114 W. Nevada St.\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230307T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20230223T174420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T174420Z
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SUMMARY:Blaxtravaganza: Interactive Design and the Black Spatial Imagery Workshop — Creating Black-Affirming Public Spaces
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nNekita Thomas\nAssistant Professor of Graphic Design\, School of Art + Design Design and the Black Spatial Imaginary Workshop: Creating Black Affirming Public Spaces\n7 March 2023 | 4PM| Main Library\,\n1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\n\nLa Fête\nDJs N the Library\nbla(CK)mau-aka Stacey Robinson\, Chris Kinson\, and Kamau Grantham\nClosIng celebration\n8 March 2023 | 7PM| Music and Performing Arts Library\, 1114 W. Nevada Street.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/blaxtravaganza-interactive-design-and-the-black-spatial-imagery-workshop-creating-black-affirming-public-spaces/
LOCATION:University of Illinois\, Main Library\, 1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230306T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
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SUMMARY:Blaxtravaganza: Reiko Huffman Presents "Scenic Design and the Process"
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nReiko Huffman\nAssistant Professor of Scenic Design\, Department of Theatre\nScenic Design and the Process\n6 March 2023 | 4PM| Main Library\,\n1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\n\nNekita Thomas\nAssistant Professor of Graphic Design\, School of Art + Design Design and the Black Spatial Imaginary Workshop: Creating Black Affirming Public Spaces\n7 March 2023 | 4PM| Main Library\,\n1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\n\nLa Fête\nDJs N the Library\nblaCK)mau-aka Stacey Robinson\, Chris Kinson\, and Kamau Grantham\nClosIng celebration\n8 March 2023 | 7PM| Music and Performing Arts Library\, 1114 W. Nevada Street.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/blaxtravaganza-reiko-huffman-presents-scenic-design-and-the-process/
LOCATION:University of Illinois\, Main Library\, 1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230304T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20230223T174027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T174027Z
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SUMMARY:Blaxtravaganza: Table Reading with Courtney Becks
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nCourtney Becks\nAssistant Professor\, University Library The Socialization of Love Work-in-Progress Table Reading\n4 March 2023 | 4PM| Levis Center\,\n919 W. Illinois Street\, Room 422\n\nReiko Huffman\nAssistant Professor of Scenic Design\, Department of Theatre\nScenic Design and the Process\n6 March 2023 | 4PM| Main Library\,\n1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\n\nNekita Thomas\nAssistant Professor of Graphic Design\, School of Art + Design Design and the Black Spatial Imaginary Workshop: Creating Black Affirming Public Spaces\n7 March 2023 | 4PM| Main Library\,\n1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\n\nLa Fête\nDJs N the Library\nblaCK)mau-aka Stacey Robinson\, Chris Kinson\, and Kamau Grantham\nClosIng celebration\n8 March 2023 | 7PM| Music and Performing Arts Library\, 1114 W. Nevada Street.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/blaxtravaganza-table-reading-with-courtney-becks/
LOCATION:Levis Faculty Center\, 919 W. Illinois St.\, Room 300\, Urbana\, IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230303T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230303T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T195321Z
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SUMMARY:The Royale
DESCRIPTION:A play by Marco Ramirez and directed by Tyrone Phillips. \nJay “The Sport” Jackson dreams of being the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But it’s 1905\, and in the racially segregated world of boxing\, his chances are as good as knocked out. When a crooked boxing promoter hatches a plan for “the fight of the century\,” “The Sport” just might land a place in the ring with the reigning white heavyweight champion. \nBased loosely on true events in the life of the first African-American heavyweight champion Jack Johnson\, this play asks\, “How different are things in the present?” \nTickets will go on sale Wednesday\, December 7\, at 10am\, online only.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/the-royale-6/
LOCATION:Krannert Center for the Performing Arts\, 500 S. Goodwin Ave.\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Royale-Krannert-Event-Photo.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230303T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20230223T173834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T173834Z
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SUMMARY:Blaxtravaganza: Alexandra Barbier and "Stations of Black Loss - Work(s) in Progress"
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nAlexandra Barbier\nPostdoctoral research Associate\, Department of Dance Stations of Black Loss – Work(s) in Progress\n3 March 2023 4PM Main Library\,\n1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\n\nCourtney Becks\nAssistant Professor\, University Library The Socialization of Love Work-in-Progress Table Reading\n4 March 2023 | 4PM| Levis Center\,\n919 W. Illinois Street\, Room 422\n\nReiko Huffman\nAssistant Professor of Scenic Design\, Department of Theatre\nScenic Design and the Process\n6 March 2023 | 4PM| Main Library\,\n1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\n\nNekita Thomas\nAssistant Professor of Graphic Design\, School of Art + Design Design and the Black Spatial Imaginary Workshop: Creating Black Affirming Public Spaces\n7 March 2023 | 4PM| Main Library\,\n1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\n\nLa Fête\nDJs N the Library\nblaCK)mau-aka Stacey Robinson\, Chris Kinson\, and Kamau Grantham\nClosIng celebration\n8 March 2023 | 7PM| Music and Performing Arts Library\, 1114 W. Nevada Street.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/blaxtravaganza-alexandra-barbier-and-stations-of-black-loss-works-in-progress/
LOCATION:University of Illinois\, Main Library\, 1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230303T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230303T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20220915T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T195514Z
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SUMMARY:The Royale
DESCRIPTION:A play by Marco Ramirez and directed by Tyrone Phillips. \nJay “The Sport” Jackson dreams of being the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But it’s 1905\, and in the racially segregated world of boxing\, his chances are as good as knocked out. When a crooked boxing promoter hatches a plan for “the fight of the century\,” “The Sport” just might land a place in the ring with the reigning white heavyweight champion. \nBased loosely on true events in the life of the first African-American heavyweight champion Jack Johnson\, this play asks\, “How different are things in the present?” \nTickets will go on sale Wednesday\, December 7\, at 10am\, online only.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/the-royale-7/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230302T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230302T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20220915T195236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T195236Z
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SUMMARY:The Royale
DESCRIPTION:A play by Marco Ramirez and directed by Tyrone Phillips. \nJay “The Sport” Jackson dreams of being the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But it’s 1905\, and in the racially segregated world of boxing\, his chances are as good as knocked out. When a crooked boxing promoter hatches a plan for “the fight of the century\,” “The Sport” just might land a place in the ring with the reigning white heavyweight champion. \nBased loosely on true events in the life of the first African-American heavyweight champion Jack Johnson\, this play asks\, “How different are things in the present?” \nTickets will go on sale Wednesday\, December 7\, at 10am\, online only.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/the-royale-5/
LOCATION:IL
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Royale-Krannert-Event-Photo.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230302T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20230223T173556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T173556Z
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SUMMARY:Blaxstravaganza: Reading by Professor David Wright Faladé
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nDavid Wright Faladé\nProfessor\, Department of English Reading from Black Cloud Rising\n2 March 2023 | 4PM| Main Library\,\n1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\n\nAlexandra Barbier\nPostdoctoral research Associate\, Department of Dance Stations of Black Loss – Work(s) in Progress\n3 March 2023 4PM Main Library\,\n1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\n\nCourtney Becks\nAssistant Professor\, University Library The Socialization of Love Work-in-Progress Table Reading\n4 March 2023 | 4PM| Levis Center\,\n919 W. Illinois Street\, Room 422\n\nReiko Huffman\nAssistant Professor of Scenic Design\, Department of Theatre\nScenic Design and the Process\n6 March 2023 | 4PM| Main Library\,\n1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\n\nNekita Thomas\nAssistant Professor of Graphic Design\, School of Art + Design Design and the Black Spatial Imaginary Workshop: Creating Black Affirming Public Spaces\n7 March 2023 | 4PM| Main Library\,\n1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\n\nLa Fête\nDJs N the Library\nblaCK)mau-aka Stacey Robinson\, Chris Kinson\, and Kamau Grantham\nClosIng celebration\n8 March 2023 | 7PM| Music and Performing Arts Library\, 1114 W. Nevada Street.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/blaxstravaganza-reading-by-professor-david-wright-falade/
LOCATION:University of Illinois\, Main Library\, 1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Room 220\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Blaxstravaganza.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230301T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230301T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20220915T195115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T195115Z
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SUMMARY:The Royale
DESCRIPTION:A play by Marco Ramirez and directed by Tyrone Phillips. \nJay “The Sport” Jackson dreams of being the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But it’s 1905\, and in the racially segregated world of boxing\, his chances are as good as knocked out. When a crooked boxing promoter hatches a plan for “the fight of the century\,” “The Sport” just might land a place in the ring with the reigning white heavyweight champion. \nBased loosely on true events in the life of the first African-American heavyweight champion Jack Johnson\, this play asks\, “How different are things in the present?” \nTickets will go on sale Wednesday\, December 7\, at 10am\, online only.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/the-royale-4/
LOCATION:Krannert Center for the Performing Arts\, 500 S. Goodwin Ave.\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Royale-Krannert-Event-Photo.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20230207T180201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T180201Z
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SUMMARY:Dan Duster Presentation
DESCRIPTION:“Make Your Own Legacy Matter” \nFebruary 28\n11–11:50 am\nRoom D244 \nA motivational speaker\, coach\, and trainer for schools and corporations\, Duster is the great-grandson of legendary journalist\, civil rights and suffrage activist\, and researcher Ida B. Wells.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/dan-duster-presentation/
LOCATION:Parkland College\, 2400 W. Bradley Ave.\, Champaign\, IL\, 61821
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Parkland-BHM-Image.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230226T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20230215T175412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T175412Z
UID:1360-1677420000-1677427200@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
SUMMARY:Inauguration Celebration for Urbana Poet Laureate Ja Nelle Davenport-Pleasure
DESCRIPTION:The Inauguration Celebration for Urbana Poet Laureate Ja Nelle Davenport-Pleasure is from 2 to 4 p.m.\, Sunday\, February 26\, 2023 at the Spurlock Museum. \nThere will be poetry readings\, music by the New Souls\, and other information about future Poet Laureate programming. \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nInauguration Celebration\nSpurlock Museum\n600 S Gregory\nUrbana\nSu Feb 26th\, 2 to 4 p.m.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/inauguration-celebration-for-urbana-poet-laureate-ja-nelle-davenport-pleasure/
LOCATION:Spurlock Museum\, 600 S. Gregory\, Urbana\, IL
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Davenport.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230225T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20220915T195026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T195130Z
UID:870-1677353400-1677362400@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
SUMMARY:The Royale
DESCRIPTION:A play by Marco Ramirez and directed by Tyrone Phillips. \nJay “The Sport” Jackson dreams of being the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But it’s 1905\, and in the racially segregated world of boxing\, his chances are as good as knocked out. When a crooked boxing promoter hatches a plan for “the fight of the century\,” “The Sport” just might land a place in the ring with the reigning white heavyweight champion. \nBased loosely on true events in the life of the first African-American heavyweight champion Jack Johnson\, this play asks\, “How different are things in the present?” \nTickets will go on sale Wednesday\, December 7\, at 10am\, online only.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/the-royale-3/
LOCATION:Krannert Center for the Performing Arts\, 500 S. Goodwin Ave.\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Royale-Krannert-Event-Photo.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230225T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20230119T210118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T210118Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of the Books
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFind copies of the required books at the Douglass Branch and Main Library. Every participant will receive a prize book. Teams can have up to 12 students. Contact your school to see if they are organizing a team. Register your team by February 1st; email douglassbranch@champaign.org  or call 217/403-2090. Teams will be assigned to the morning (11 am) or afternoon (1:30 pm) battle when registering. Leading teams from the playoffs will advance to the 3 pm finals. Click to see the list of Battle books: In the  library catalog or as a printer-friendly pdf.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/battle-of-the-books/
LOCATION:Champaign Public Library – Main Library\, 200 W. Green St.\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230224T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230224T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20220915T194940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T194940Z
UID:868-1677267000-1677276000@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
SUMMARY:The Royale
DESCRIPTION:A play by Marco Ramirez and directed by Tyrone Phillips. \nJay “The Sport” Jackson dreams of being the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But it’s 1905\, and in the racially segregated world of boxing\, his chances are as good as knocked out. When a crooked boxing promoter hatches a plan for “the fight of the century\,” “The Sport” just might land a place in the ring with the reigning white heavyweight champion. \nBased loosely on true events in the life of the first African-American heavyweight champion Jack Johnson\, this play asks\, “How different are things in the present?” \nTickets will go on sale Wednesday\, December 7\, at 10am\, online only.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/the-royale-2/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230224T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20230112T193901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T193901Z
UID:1090-1677243600-1677250800@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
SUMMARY:50 Plus! Black History Soul Food Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with the Champaign Park District as we enjoy traditional soul food. Bring a special dish to share and sample a variety of foods in celebration. Bring a friend! \nDETAILS \nDate: February 24\nDay: Friday\nTime: 1-3p\nFee (M/NM): Free/$3\nLocation: Douglass Annex\nDeadline: Must register by February 17. Visit https://champaignparks.com/event/50-plus-black-history-soul-food-potluck-3/ for more details. \nORGANIZER \n\nRobert White\nPhone:\n217-398-2572\nEmail:\nrobert.white@champaignparks.org
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/50-plus-black-history-soul-food-potluck/
LOCATION:Douglass Annex\, 804 N. Fifth Street\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230224T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230224T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20220915T201119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T201119Z
UID:893-1677241800-1677245400@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
SUMMARY:Jabari Dreams of Freedom (Krannert Center Youth Series)
DESCRIPTION:Written by Nambi E. Kelley. This performance is part of the Krannert Center Youth Series\, school-day performances for public\, private\, and home schools\, grades PreK-12.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10-year-old Jabari loves to paint. And through these paintings\, he escapes the turbulent world around him and the reality of a friend hurt by police violence. In his dreams\, he meets children and young people from the Civil Rights Era\, including Ruby Bridges\, Claudette Colvin\, and others\, who teach him how to be fearless. He also meets his hero\, Barack Obama\, as a 7-year-old boy on the eve of the assassination of MLK\, Jr. \nWill Jabari be able to instill in 7-year-old Barack the lessons he’s learned and therefore ensure that Barack will have the 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 humor\, this play explores what it means to have courage in a world where Black children\, Black boys\, are not safe. \nRecommended for grades 3-6 \nPerformance length: 45 minutes + 15 minute Q&A \nLearn more about the Krannert Center Youth Series.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/jabari-dreams-of-freedom-krannert-center-youth-series-6/
LOCATION:Krannert Center for the Performing Arts\, 500 S. Goodwin Ave.\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230224T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20220915T200847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T200847Z
UID:891-1677232800-1677236400@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
SUMMARY:Jabari Dreams of Freedom (Krannert Center Youth Series)
DESCRIPTION:Written by Nambi E. Kelley. This performance is part of the Krannert Center Youth Series\, school-day performances for public\, private\, and home schools\, grades PreK-12.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10-year-old Jabari loves to paint. And through these paintings\, he escapes the turbulent world around him and the reality of a friend hurt by police violence. In his dreams\, he meets children and young people from the Civil Rights Era\, including Ruby Bridges\, Claudette Colvin\, and others\, who teach him how to be fearless. He also meets his hero\, Barack Obama\, as a 7-year-old boy on the eve of the assassination of MLK\, Jr. \nWill Jabari be able to instill in 7-year-old Barack the lessons he’s learned and therefore ensure that Barack will have the 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 humor\, this play explores what it means to have courage in a world where Black children\, Black boys\, are not safe. \nRecommended for grades 3-6 \nPerformance length: 45 minutes + 15 minute Q&A \nLearn more about the Krannert Center Youth Series.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/jabari-dreams-of-freedom-krannert-center-youth-series-5/
LOCATION:Krannert Center for the Performing Arts\, 500 S. Goodwin Ave.\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20220915T194719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T194719Z
UID:865-1677180600-1677189600@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
SUMMARY:The Royale
DESCRIPTION:A play by Marco Ramirez and directed by Tyrone Phillips. \nJay “The Sport” Jackson dreams of being the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But it’s 1905\, and in the racially segregated world of boxing\, his chances are as good as knocked out. When a crooked boxing promoter hatches a plan for “the fight of the century\,” “The Sport” just might land a place in the ring with the reigning white heavyweight champion. \nBased loosely on true events in the life of the first African-American heavyweight champion Jack Johnson\, this play asks\, “How different are things in the present?” \nTickets will go on sale Wednesday\, December 7\, at 10am\, online only.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/the-royale/
LOCATION:Krannert Center for the Performing Arts\, 500 S. Goodwin Ave.\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20220915T200721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T200721Z
UID:889-1677155400-1677159000@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
SUMMARY:Jabari Dreams of Freedom (Krannert Center Youth Series)
DESCRIPTION:Written by Nambi E. Kelley. This performance is part of the Krannert Center Youth Series\, school-day performances for public\, private\, and home schools\, grades PreK-12.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10-year-old Jabari loves to paint. And through these paintings\, he escapes the turbulent world around him and the reality of a friend hurt by police violence. In his dreams\, he meets children and young people from the Civil Rights Era\, including Ruby Bridges\, Claudette Colvin\, and others\, who teach him how to be fearless. He also meets his hero\, Barack Obama\, as a 7-year-old boy on the eve of the assassination of MLK\, Jr. \nWill Jabari be able to instill in 7-year-old Barack the lessons he’s learned and therefore ensure that Barack will have the 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 humor\, this play explores what it means to have courage in a world where Black children\, Black boys\, are not safe. \nRecommended for grades 3-6 \nPerformance length: 45 minutes + 15 minute Q&A \nLearn more about the Krannert Center Youth Series.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/jabari-dreams-of-freedom-krannert-center-youth-series-4/
LOCATION:Krannert Center for the Performing Arts\, 500 S. Goodwin Ave.\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20220915T200347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T200504Z
UID:881-1677146400-1677193200@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
SUMMARY:Jabari Dreams of Freedom (Krannert Center Youth Series)
DESCRIPTION:Written by Nambi E. Kelley. This performance is part of the Krannert Center Youth Series\, school-day performances for public\, private\, and home schools\, grades PreK-12.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10-year-old Jabari loves to paint. And through these paintings\, he escapes the turbulent world around him and the reality of a friend hurt by police violence. In his dreams\, he meets children and young people from the Civil Rights Era\, including Ruby Bridges\, Claudette Colvin\, and others\, who teach him how to be fearless. He also meets his hero\, Barack Obama\, as a 7-year-old boy on the eve of the assassination of MLK\, Jr. \nWill Jabari be able to instill in 7-year-old Barack the lessons he’s learned and therefore ensure that Barack will have the 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 humor\, this play explores what it means to have courage in a world where Black children\, Black boys\, are not safe. \nRecommended for grades 3-6 \nPerformance length: 45 minutes + 15 minute Q&A \nLearn more about the Krannert Center Youth Series.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/jabari-dreams-of-freedom-krannert-center-youth-series/
LOCATION:Krannert Center for the Performing Arts\, 500 S. Goodwin Ave.\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20220915T200513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T200513Z
UID:884-1677069000-1677072600@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
SUMMARY:Jabari Dreams of Freedom (Krannert Center Youth Series)
DESCRIPTION:Written by Nambi E. Kelley. This performance is part of the Krannert Center Youth Series\, school-day performances for public\, private\, and home schools\, grades PreK-12.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10-year-old Jabari loves to paint. And through these paintings\, he escapes the turbulent world around him and the reality of a friend hurt by police violence. In his dreams\, he meets children and young people from the Civil Rights Era\, including Ruby Bridges\, Claudette Colvin\, and others\, who teach him how to be fearless. He also meets his hero\, Barack Obama\, as a 7-year-old boy on the eve of the assassination of MLK\, Jr. \nWill Jabari be able to instill in 7-year-old Barack the lessons he’s learned and therefore ensure that Barack will have the 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 humor\, this play explores what it means to have courage in a world where Black children\, Black boys\, are not safe. \nRecommended for grades 3-6 \nPerformance length: 45 minutes + 15 minute Q&A \nLearn more about the Krannert Center Youth Series.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/jabari-dreams-of-freedom-krannert-center-youth-series-2/
LOCATION:Krannert Center for the Performing Arts\, 500 S. Goodwin Ave.\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20230207T180004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T180004Z
UID:1316-1677067200-1677070800@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
SUMMARY:Reuben May\, PhD\, Lecture at Parkland College
DESCRIPTION:“Dress Codes and Other Exclusionary Practices in Urban Nightlife” \nWednesday\, February 22\nNoon–12:50 pm\nRoom U140 \nDr. May\, the Florian Znaniecki Professorial Scholar and Sociology department head at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\, has been a fellow at the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University and a Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. visiting professor at MIT.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/reuben-may-phd-lecture-at-parkland-college/
LOCATION:Parkland College\, 2400 W. Bradley Ave.\, Champaign\, IL\, 61821
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20220915T200626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T201213Z
UID:887-1677060000-1677063600@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
SUMMARY:Jabari Dreams of Freedom (Krannert Center Youth Series)
DESCRIPTION:Written by Nambi E. Kelley. This performance is part of the Krannert Center Youth Series\, school-day performances for public\, private\, and home schools\, grades PreK-12.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10-year-old Jabari loves to paint. And through these paintings\, he escapes the turbulent world around him and the reality of a friend hurt by police violence. In his dreams\, he meets children and young people from the Civil Rights Era\, including Ruby Bridges\, Claudette Colvin\, and others\, who teach him how to be fearless. He also meets his hero\, Barack Obama\, as a 7-year-old boy on the eve of the assassination of MLK\, Jr. \nWill Jabari be able to instill in 7-year-old Barack the lessons he’s learned and therefore ensure that Barack will have the 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 humor\, this play explores what it means to have courage in a world where Black children\, Black boys\, are not safe. \nRecommended for grades 3-6 \nPerformance length: 45 minutes + 15 minute Q&A \nLearn more about the Krannert Center Youth Series.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/jabari-dreams-of-freedom-krannert-center-youth-series-3/
LOCATION:Krannert Center for the Performing Arts\, 500 S. Goodwin Ave.\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230220T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20230207T205035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T205035Z
UID:1346-1676894400-1676898000@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
SUMMARY:Say it Loud\, I'm Black and I'm Proud: Black LGBTQ+ History
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center on the following dates for their Quench series as part of the Cultural & Resource Center Lunch on Us programming. Free food provided! \nOn February 20\, 2023\, the program will focus on Black LGBTQ+ History. It will be held at the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (1212 W. Nevada St.\, Urbana) from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/say-it-loud-im-black-and-im-proud-black-lgbtq-history/
LOCATION:Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center\, 1212 W. Nevada St.\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230220T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20230207T175836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T180421Z
UID:1314-1676887200-1676890800@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
SUMMARY:Social Sciences Panel on Race
DESCRIPTION:Join Parkland College for a panel discussion on race: \nMonday\, February 20\n10–10:50 am\nRoom U140
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/social-sciences-panel-on-race/
LOCATION:Parkland College\, 2400 W. Bradley Ave.\, Champaign\, IL\, 61821
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230219T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T160535
CREATED:20230130T220316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T220343Z
UID:1206-1676815200-1676818800@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
SUMMARY:UFLive! presents Afro D & the Global Soundwaves
DESCRIPTION:A special live music and spoken-word performance for Black History Month. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special music-centered event for Black History Month. \nThe performance features Afro D & Global Soundwaves\, a socially-conscious hip hop/jazz/funk band based in Champaign\, Illinois. The band makes soulful music designed to be heard by people of all ages\, bridging the gaps between generations by providing music that appeals to old and young alike. The band’s positive messages are designed to inspire people and build community\, both locally and globally. \nMeet the Band \n\nPete ‘Afro D’ Shungu (Emcee\, Trumpet)\nMark White (Guitar)\nMitchell Killough (Bass)\nJames Mauck (Drums)\nBrighton Sier (Trombone & Keyboard)\nGrace Calderon (Tenor Sax / Flute)\n\nUFLive! concerts take place on the third Sunday of most months and are made possible by the generous support of The Urbana Free Library Foundation. \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. \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.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/uflive-presents-afro-d-the-global-soundwaves/
LOCATION:Urbana Free Library\, 201 W. Green Street\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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