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
SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.
Holiday card making with handmade paper. Plus, hot cocoa!
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 us for our first hybrid webinar of the year! RSVP for the in-person event at the Main Library, Media Commons, by Friday, February 14 at https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1456852862. This event will be accessible online via Zoom, register at https://go.library.illinois.edu/feb20bhm A Special Presentation by Angela Rivers and Dr. Barbara Suggs-Mason with Archivist of Multicultural Collections and Services, Jessica Ballard-Lawrence.Join
Learn about famous people, places, and events in Black History by making your own bingo card and playing together at our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids.
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
SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.
Certified Organic Celebrating the legacy of black music. Hosted by Aaron ‘Aplus’ Wilson | Music by Ther'Up.Y. Brought to you by Illinois Soul.
Step into the shoes of those facing financial hardships in our community with an immersive simulated experience. Acknowledging the profound impact of poverty, the School of Social Work, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Champaign Urbana Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites students,
Professionals who work in the Research Park community are invited to celebrate Black History Month with us from 12-1pm on Thursday, February 13 at EnterpriseWorks. Barbara Suggs-Mason and Angela Rivers will be present on the Champaign County African-American Heritage Trail and how you can engage. Lunch will be provided by Neil Street Blues. Research Park events are free; however,
Rio Da Yung OG started making music with RMC Mike as a teenager, recording songs on a karaoke machine for him and his friends to listen to. Rio didn’t take rap seriously until his idol Team Eastside Peezy encouraged him to and proved that rap made money, he said in an interview with No Jumper.
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