Dan Duster Presentation

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

"Make Your Own Legacy Matter" February 28 11–11:50 am Room D244 A motivational speaker, coach, and trainer for schools and corporations, Duster is the great-grandson of legendary journalist, civil rights

The Royale

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

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

Blaxstravaganza: Reading by Professor David Wright Faladé

University of Illinois, Main Library 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Room 220, Urbana, IL

The 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

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

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

The Royale

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

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

Blaxtravaganza: Table Reading with Courtney Becks

Levis Faculty Center 919 W. Illinois St., Room 300, Urbana, IL

The 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, IL

The 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, IL

The 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, Illinois

Speak 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

Table Talk Book Club: Sister Friends Forever

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 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, IL

The 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, Illinois

Join 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, 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 April 13, 2023,

UI Black Chorus

Foellinger Great Hall 709 S. Mathews Ave., Urbana, IL

The 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,

News, Brews & Beatz: Parenting Black Children & Teens Today

Pour Bros. Taproom 40 E. University Ave., Champaign, IL

Illinois Public Media invites you to News, Brews and Beatz 8 as we discuss parenting Black children and teens today. The public recording will be held on April 17 at

Food for the Soul/Inside Scoop with Nikky Finney

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

Food for the Soul/Inside Scoop with Nikky Finney Sponsor Humanities Research Institute, hosted and cosponsored by the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center Location Bruce D. Nesbitt African American