CU BIPOC Artist Collective Holiday Card Making Workshop
Fresh Press 2116 Griffith Dr., Champaign, IL, United StatesHoliday card making with handmade paper. Plus, hot cocoa!
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Illinois Soul 1st Anniversary Celebration
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, ILEverybody 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
Paths of Progress: Uncovering the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail
University of Illinois, Main Library 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Room 220, Urbana, ILJoin 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
DIY KIDS | BLACK HISTORY BINGO
Douglass Park 804 N. Fifth Street, Champaign, ILLearn 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.
Krannert Center Uncorked with Illinois Soul
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, ILJoin 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 Cafe: February 2025
Krannert Art Museum 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign, IllinoisSPEAK 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
Gallery Art Bar 119 W. Main St., Urbana, ILCertified Organic Celebrating the legacy of black music. Hosted by Aaron ‘Aplus’ Wilson | Music by Ther'Up.Y. Brought to you by Illinois Soul.
School of Social Work Immersive Simulated Experience: Poverty and Service
UIUC School of Social Work 1010 W. Nevada, Urbana, ILStep 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,
Black History Month Celebration at Research Park
Research Park 60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign, ILProfessionals 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,
Creating Community: A History of African Americans in Champaign County
301 North Neil Street, Suite 201 301 North Neil Street, Suite 201, Champaign, United StatesCarter G. Woodson, the founder of Black History Month, “believed that history was made by the people, not simply or primarily by great men.” Historically, Champaign County has always had a vibrant Black community of people who lived lives of dignity and grace despite the barriers of segregation and racial prejudice that they encountered on
Rio Da Yung OG at The Canopy Club
Canopy Club 708 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, ILRio 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.
Krannert Center Uncorked with Illinois Soul
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, ILJoin 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
UI Black Chorus
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, ILMore detail forthcoming! Learn more by visiting: https://krannertcenter.com/events/ui-black-chorus-0