My Soul Doesn’t Cast a Shadow

Independent Media Center 202 S. Broadway, Suite 100, Urbana, IL

Art gallery at Urbana-Champaign's Independent Media Center showcasing works by Marilynn Dean Cleveland. Some of the 1,778 pieces that Ms. Cleveland created are included in the gallery, which show how

An Evening with Jesmyn Ward

Zoom

Join the Urbana Free Library for an online evening with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward as she discusses how her literary vision & personal experiences address urgent questions

Gwendolyn Brooks’s Birthday

The Rare Book & Manuscript Library 346 Main University Library, 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL

Gwendolyn Brooks’s Birthday Event Type Reception/Open House Sponsor The Rare Book & Manuscript Library Location 346 Main University Library, 1408 W. Gregory Dr. Date Jun 7, 2023   3:00 -

Juneteenth Celebration at Anchor Church

Anchor Church 2901 Watterson Ct., Champaign, IL

Juneteenth Service/Celebration with Anchor Church Join Anchor Church for its 2nd annual Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 11th at 5:00pm. They will have a special Juneteenth service with Rev. Lawrence

Juneteenth Flag Raising & Reverence Ceremony

City of Urbana 200 S. Vine St., Urbana, IL

Please join the City of Urbana at 12 p.m. on June 16, 2023, for the Juneteenth Flag Raising & Reverence Ceremony. The ceremony will be held directly in front of

MTD Juneteenth Block Party

Illinois Terminal 45 E. University Ave., Champaign, IL

The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) will host a Juneteenth Block Party on Friday, June 16, from 5pm to 7pm outside at Illinois Terminal in downtown Champaign. To celebrate, MTD

Juneteenth Celebration at Douglass Park (Champaign)

Douglass Park 804 N. Fifth Street, Champaign, IL

Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the abolition of slavery in the United States, is one event you don’t want to miss. Enjoy music and visit different vendors while learning

Juneteenth Celebration at Neil St. Blues

Neil St. Blues 301 N Neil St, Champaign, IL

It's almost that time of the year again. Juneteenth is slowly approaching! Join us for an electrifying Juneteenth celebration at Neil St Blues on Saturday, June 17th! As the doors swing

Juneteenth Celebration at Crystal Lake Park (Urbana)

Crystal Lake 206 W. Park St., Urbana, IL

Join the Urbana Park District and The Urbana Free Library for a family-friendly Juneteenth celebration at the Lakehouse in Crystal Lake Park! The event will take place on Sunday, June

Juneteenth Celebration at Colbert Park (Savoy)

Colbert Park 203 E. Church St., Savoy, IL

Join in celebrating the freedom of African Americans at Colbert Park (203 E. Church St., Savoy). Free food, shopping, music, poetry, and more! The event will take place on June

25th Annual MLK Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Day

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

FREE Community Event! Food, Raffle & Prizes, Live Entertainment, Local Talent, Fun & Games, Cook-Off Contest, Family, Friendly, Diverse Atmosphere and More. Celebrating the legacy of the late Mrs. Jettie