Please register here (https://form.jotform.com/223406851908964) for a virtual talk by Kumasi J. Barnett, presented in conjunction with In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light exhibition at Giertz Gallery at Parkland College and the Black
In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech to thousands of civil rights marchers in Washington D.C. This has famously become known as his "I Have a Dream" speech,
The impact of poverty in any community can be both devastating and hastening. It is a reality for many individuals and families; it’s difficult to truly understand poverty unless you
The Urbana School District #116's Black History Month kickoff in honor of Janice Mitchell will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2023, from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at the Dr. Preston L.
Learn 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. Hosted by the Champaign
Concurrent with "In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light" exhibition, Krannert Art Museum is hosting an exhibition featuring Black faculty in the School of Art & Design. This exhibition includes participating
Join the Illinois Libraries for an evening of inspiration and conversation with bestselling and award-winning children’s and young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander, author of the Newbery Award winning
Parkland College is hosting a Community Education African American Film Series on Thursday, February 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room U140. Contact the office of Student Life
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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.
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