Bystander Intervention Training (Online)

Zoom

Parkland College's Black History Month programming includes an online Bystander Intervention Training. Tuesday, February 14 10 am and 1 pm sessions Everyone has the right to be who they are, wherever they are. Learn how to respond, intervene, and heal from harassment. Join your fellow students and colleagues for training online or in person Student Union

Bystander Intervention Training (Online)

Zoom

Parkland College's Black History Month programming includes an online Bystander Intervention Training. Tuesday, February 14 10 am and 1 pm sessions Everyone has the right to be who they are, wherever they are. Learn how to respond, intervene, and heal from harassment. Join your fellow students and colleagues for training online or in person Student Union

Table Talk Book Club: The Personal Librarian

Champaign Public Library - Douglass Branch 504 E. Grove St., Champaign, IL

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. On February 14, 2023, the book club will discuss The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. "The remarkable, little-known story of Belle da Costa Greene, J. P.

Google My Maps: Visualizing Your Ancestors’ Lives (Zoom)

Zoom

Learn how to start using Google Maps in your genealogy research! Register for the online program here: https://urbanafreelibrary.libnet.info/event/7792434 Do you love maps? Spend this Valentine's Day with the Champaign County Genealogical Society and Linda Debe, a tech-savvy genealogist, who will show how to effectively use Google Maps for genealogical research. "Google My Maps" provides a way to visualize

RACE Talks

Join Parkland College for RACE Talks: Thursday, February 16 Noon–12:50 pm Room U140 Facilitators: Donna Tanner-Harold, Counseling Services (retired), and Dr. Marsh Jones, Social Sciences and Human Services

Dr. Smith presents: “Food for Those Who Want to Be Free: Race, Food Security, and Civil Rights in Black Life”

Spice Box Cafe 905 S. Goodwin, Urbana, IL

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

Black History Month Luncheon at Research Park

Research Park 60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign, IL

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. This event is free; however, registration is encouraged to ensure that we have enough food and seating: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1667773653 If you have any questions, please contact Cathy

Just Joy Black History Month Comedy Show

Illini Union 1401 W. Green Street, Urbana, IL

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).

Black & Latinx Summit

iHotel and Conference Center 1900 S. 1st Street, Champaign, IL

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

Let the Little Light Shine

Virginia Theatre 203 W. Park Ave., Champaign, IL

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 LET THE LITTLE LIGHT SHINE (2022) Rated G 86 Min Illinois Public Media and the Champaign Park District are proud to welcome LET

UFLive! presents Afro D & the Global Soundwaves

Urbana Free Library 201 W. Green Street, Urbana, IL

A special live music and spoken-word performance for Black History Month. Join us for a special music-centered event for Black History Month. The 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

Social Sciences Panel on Race

Parkland College 2400 W. Bradley Ave., Champaign, IL

Join Parkland College for a panel discussion on race: Monday, February 20 10–10:50 am Room U140

Say it Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud: Black LGBTQ+ History

Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center 1212 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL

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! On February 20, 2023, the program will focus on Black LGBTQ+ History. It will be held at the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center