The Black Joy Project
Spurlock Museum 600 S. Gregory, Urbana, ILRunning 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
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Bethel A.M.E. Church: National African American Read-In
Bethel A.M.E. Church 401 E. Park Street, Champaign, ILJoin the Bethel A.M.E. Church by reading excerpts from the works of your favorite Black writers! Sunday, February 4, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Church (401 E. Park Street,
DIY Kids │ Black History Bingo
Champaign Public Library - Douglass Branch 504 E. Grove St., Champaign, ILLearn 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. . . . .
Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad
ZoomJoin Connie Martin to learn about pre-Civil War quilts, and the secrets they held. This event will be held on Zoom. Join Connie Martin as she tells the stories passed down to
Krannert Center Uncorked with Dexter O’Neal and the Funk Yard
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, ILPresented in collaboration with Illinois Soul 101.1 FM in celebration of Black History Month. Dexter O’Neal is what happens when you add mesmerizing stage performances and a soulful sound. A
Black History Spotlight | Focus on STEM
Urbana Free Library 201 W. Green Street, Urbana, ILNAACP Champaign County invites you to the Urbana Free Library for soul food dinner, inspiration, motivation, black history information, trivia and prizes. Students please bring photos & bios. (If you
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN
Virginia Theatre 203 W. Park Ave., Champaign, ILTHE MAGIC OF MOTOWN features 15 power vocalists accompanied by a six-piece band that sends you on a journey through Motown's best, including: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross &
Music with Banks, Bridgewater, & Lewis Fine Arts Academy
Urbana Free Library 201 W. Green Street, Urbana, ILJoin The Urbana Free Library for a celebration of blues, jazz, gospel, Rhythm & Blues, and soul music with young musicians from the Banks, Bridgewater & Lewis Fine Arts Academy!
Black Love Day Celebration
Independent Media Center 202 S. Broadway, Suite 100, Urbana, ILThis free event will include self-care services, lunch will be provided and an open mic will be facilitated. For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-love-day-celebration-tickets-772582825027
Storytime & a Craft Celebrating Black History Month
Tolono Public Library District 111 E. Main St., TolonoCome to the Library for a storytime and craft celebrating Black culture, accomplishments, and joy. Recommended Ages: 0-5 For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/278802411443465/
Krannert Center Uncorked with Soft Spoken
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, ILPresented in collaboration with Illinois Soul 101.1 FM in celebration of Black History Month. Bloomington based Soft Spoken covers a lot of musical territory: jazz, funk, R&B, soul, and blues,
The Story of the 370th Infantry Unit and Its Impact on Champaign County
Urbana Free Library 201 W. Green Street, Urbana, ILDr. Barbara Suggs Mason and Angela Rivers of the African American Heritage Trail explore the 370th Infantry and Legion Post 559. The 370th Infantry Regiment was an all-Black unit that