The Royale
A play by Marco Ramirez and directed by Tyrone Phillips. Jay “The Sport” Jackson dreams of being the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But it’s 1905, and in the
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Blaxtravaganza: Alexandra Barbier and “Stations of Black Loss – Work(s) in Progress”
University of Illinois, Main Library 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Room 220, Urbana, ILThe 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
The Royale
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, ILA play by Marco Ramirez and directed by Tyrone Phillips. Jay “The Sport” Jackson dreams of being the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But it’s 1905, and in the
Blaxtravaganza: Table Reading with Courtney Becks
Levis Faculty Center 919 W. Illinois St., Room 300, Urbana, ILThe 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
Blaxtravaganza: Reiko Huffman Presents “Scenic Design and the Process”
University of Illinois, Main Library 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Room 220, Urbana, ILThe 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
Blaxtravaganza: Interactive Design and the Black Spatial Imagery Workshop — Creating Black-Affirming Public Spaces
University of Illinois, Main Library 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Room 220, Urbana, ILThe 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
Blaxtravaganza: DJs N the Library
Music and Performing Arts Library 1114 W. Nevada St., Urbana, ILThe 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
Speake Café: Black Herstory Slam!
Krannert Art Museum 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign, IllinoisSpeak 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
Un/Doing Lecture: “Black Freedom on Native Land: Reconsidering Reconstruction”
University of Illinois, Levis Faculty Center 919 W. Illinois St., Urbana, IllinoisThe 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
Table Talk Book Club: Sister Friends Forever
Champaign Public Library - Douglass Branch 504 E. Grove St., Champaign, ILJoin 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 March 14, 2023,
Celebrating Gwendolyn Brooks: A Workshop for Young Poets
University of Illinois’ Rare Books and Manuscripts Library 1408 W. Gregory Dr., Room 346, Urbana, ILThe University of Illinois Rare Books and Manuscripts Library and Illinois Humanities welcome students in grades 5-8 for an afterschool celebration of poetry and the life Gwendolyn Brooks. Participants will examine materials
Ann Johnson: Converse & Real Talk
Krannert Art Museum 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign, IllinoisJoin us for a School of Art & Design Visitors Series talk by artist Ann Johnson on April 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. The talk will be held in the
Table Talk Book Club: Brighter by the Day
Champaign Public Library - Main Library 200 W. Green St., Champaign, ILJoin 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 April 13, 2023,
UI Black Chorus
Foellinger Great Hall 709 S. Mathews Ave., Urbana, ILThe University of Illinois Black Chorus will perform at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts. The chorus will be conducted by Ollie Watts Davis. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday,