The Black Joy Project

Spurlock Museum 600 S. Gregory, Urbana, IL

Running from February 2 through December 1, 2024, the Black Joy Project aims to make an unprecedented celebration of Black JOY visible in our communities and museum spaces. The project

Nurtured in Nature: Summer BIPOC Hiking Event

River Bend Forest Preserve Mahomet, IL

Join us for a community, nature-based community wellness event intentionally for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) community members of Champaign County. Organized by the Nurtured in Nature team of Healthy

26th Annual MLK Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Day

King Park 915 W. Wascher Dr., Urbana, IL

In partnership with the City of Urbana, the Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Committee is excited to invite you to join us for the 26th Annual Martin Luther King Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood

Reflections Unveiled: A Journey Through Self-Portrait Poetry

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

Join The Urbana Free Library for an evening filled with heartfelt emotions, captivating poetry, and soulful movement. Delve into the essence of self-discovery in this special workshop led by Ja

Mobile Museum of Tolerance

Lincoln Square Mall 201 Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL

The purpose of the Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to promote human dignity by empowering them to raise their voices to

Champaign-Urbana Days

Douglass Park 804 N. Fifth Street, Champaign, IL

Get ready to celebrate the vibrant Chambana community as Champaign-Urbana Days approaches! Join the Champaign Park District for this cherished 30+ year tradition, as we come together to honor our

Champaign-Urbana Days

Douglass Park 804 N. Fifth Street, Champaign, IL

Get ready to celebrate the vibrant Chambana community as Champaign-Urbana Days approaches! Join the Champaign Park District for this cherished 30+ year tradition, as we come together to honor our

Champaign-Urbana Black & African Arts Festival Kick-Off

Rose Bowl 106 N. Race St., Urbana, IL

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

Champaign-Urbana Black & African Arts Festival (Main Event)

I Hotel & Conference Center 1900 S. 1st Street, Champaign, IL

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

SPEAK Café with CU BIPOC Artist Collective

Krannert Art Museum 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign, Illinois

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

Illinois Soul 1st Anniversary Celebration

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL

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

Krannert Center Uncorked with Illinois Soul

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL

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

Krannert Center Uncorked with Illinois Soul

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL

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