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SUMMARY:RACE Talks
DESCRIPTION:Join Parkland College for RACE Talks: \nThursday\, February 16\nNoon–12:50 pm\nRoom U140 \nFacilitators: Donna Tanner-Harold\, Counseling Services (retired)\,\nand Dr. Marsh Jones\, Social Sciences and Human Services
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/race-talks/
LOCATION:IL
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SUMMARY:Dr. Smith presents: "Food for Those Who Want to Be Free: Race\, Food Security\, and Civil Rights in Black Life"
DESCRIPTION:Food is a cultural artifact in the lives of Black people.  But what happens when food is transformed into a weapon to oppress them? What happens when Black people in turn (re)weaponize food as a tool to emancipate themselves from such oppression?  In this talk\, Dr. Bobby J. Smith II grapples with these questions through a brief case study from his forthcoming book\, Food Power Politics: The Food Story of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement.  This case study reveals how the relationship between race\, food security\, and civil rights in Black life forces us to rethink how we understand food and the history of Black people.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/dr-smith-presents-food-for-those-who-want-to-be-free-race-food-security-and-civil-rights-in-black-life/
LOCATION:Spice Box Cafe\, 905 S. Goodwin\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230217T130000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Luncheon at Research Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Research Park in honoring Black History Month on Friday\, February 17 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM with trivia\, live music by Bianca Bailey\, and lunch from Neil Street Blues. \nThis event is free; however\, registration is encouraged to ensure that we have enough food and seating: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1667773653 \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Cathy McArthur at mcarthur@illinois.edu.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/black-history-month-luncheon-at-research-park/
LOCATION:Research Park\, 60 Hazelwood Drive\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230217T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
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SUMMARY:Just Joy Black History Month Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:The Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center and Illinites Present the “Just Joy Black History Month Comedy Show” on Friday\, February 17. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show will be held at the Illini Union (1401 W. Green Street\, Urbana\, IL 61801).
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/just-joy-black-history-month-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Illini Union\, 1401 W. Green Street\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230218T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230218T170000
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CREATED:20230207T183139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T183251Z
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SUMMARY:Black & Latinx Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Black & Latinx Summit (BLS) is an annual forum for individuals who are interested in and/or committed to learning and growing their understanding and capacity around solidarity. The summit aims to create an experience that sparks reflection and ignites action from its participants. Furthermore\, the summit seeks to promote camaraderie\, coalition building\, and community between and across Black and Latinx/e communities. \n2023 Black and Latinx Summit  \nSponsored By: Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC) & La Casa Cultural Latina (La Casa) \nSummit Details \nSummit Date: Saturday\, February 18th\, 2023 (9:30am to 5:00pm) \nSummit Social: Sunday\, February 19\, 2023 (TBA) \nLocation: I-Hotel and Conference Center\, 1900 S. 1st Street\, \nChampaign\, Illinois \n\nRegister here: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1271631852?fbclid=IwAR2gQJSDQ6K6cagHeC-TN-OfoHicDV7A8xfKqzz3HpjZBR_jeM6WFXVGW-o
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/black-latinx-summit/
LOCATION:iHotel and Conference Center\, 1900 S. 1st Street\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230218T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230218T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20230119T205731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T205731Z
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SUMMARY:Let the Little Light Shine
DESCRIPTION:A special presentation of The Arthouse Experience Film Series. Presented by Illinois Public Media\, this exciting series brings the very best of recent art films and documentaries to the Virginia Theatre. To purchase tickets\, visit: https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=816\n\nLET THE LITTLE LIGHT SHINE (2022)\nRated G\n86 Min \nIllinois Public Media and the Champaign Park District are proud to welcome LET THE LITTLE LIGHT SHINE director/producer KEVIN SHAW to the Virginia for this special Arthouse Experience Film Series screening\, to include a Q&A session after the movie with Mr. Shaw and other distinguished guests. \nIn the documentary LET THE LITTLE LIGHT SHINE\, a small but mighty group of parents\, students\, and educators mobilize to fight for The National Teachers Academy (NTA)\, a top-ranked Black elementary school facing threat of closure by way of transformation into a high school that caters to the neighborhood’s newer\, wealthier residents. \nBringing to life the famous Margaret Mead quote—”Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful\, committed citizens can change the world; indeed\, it’s the only thing that ever has”—the film’s story is a blueprint for community organizing as it follows everyday parents-turned organizers alongside NTA students and staff as they advocate to keep their school\, a community safe-haven\, intact. \nFor more: \nOfficial Website: https://www.lightshinefilm.com/\nOfficial Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LightShineFilm/\nOfficial Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lightshinedoc\nOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/light_shine_film/?hl=en\nWILL/Illinois Public Media: https://will.illinois.edu/
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/let-the-little-light-shine/
LOCATION:Virginia Theatre\, 203 W. Park Ave.\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230219T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230220T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20230207T175836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T180421Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230220T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20230207T205035Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T110000
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CREATED:20220915T200626Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20230207T180004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T180004Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20220915T200513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T200513Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T230000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T200504Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T200721Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20220915T194719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T194719Z
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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/
LOCATION:Krannert Center for the Performing Arts\, 500 S. Goodwin Ave.\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230224T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230224T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230224T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20220915T201119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T201119Z
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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:20230224T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
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:20230224T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230224T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20220915T194940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T194940Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230225T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20230119T210118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T210118Z
UID:1112-1677322800-1677340800@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
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:20230225T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
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:20230226T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20230207T180201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T180201Z
UID:1318-1677582000-1677585600@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230301T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230301T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20220915T195115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T195115Z
UID:872-1677699000-1677708000@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-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:20230302T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20230223T173556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T173556Z
UID:1376-1677772800-1677776400@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230302T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230302T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
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:20230303T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230303T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20220915T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T195514Z
UID:878-1677852000-1677861000@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-7/
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:20230303T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20230223T173834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T173834Z
UID:1380-1677859200-1677862800@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
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:20230303T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230303T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20220915T195321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T195321Z
UID:876-1677871800-1677880800@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-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:20230304T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120123
CREATED:20230223T174027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T174027Z
UID:1382-1677945600-1677949200@ccafricanamericanheritage.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Blaxstravaganza.jpg
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