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SUMMARY:My Soul Doesn't Cast a Shadow
DESCRIPTION: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 the nation transcended in terms of race. The artist’s paintings tell the story of how Black people migrating after slavery made a living and searched for better opportunities\, but were welcomed with new challenges like segregation. \nIMC webpage: https://www.ucimc.org/cleveland \nOpen Hours\nCome by for a tour\, visit the art gallery\, read a zine in the zine library\, use a public computer station\, print (up to 10 pages free!) or just hang out! Or schedule an appointment by contacting us at 217-666-7628 or booking@ucimc.org. \nFriday  –  2:00pm-5:00pm\nSaturday  –  2:00pm-5:00pm\nSunday  –  2:00pm-5:00pm\nMonday – Thursday –  Closed
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/my-soul-doesnt-cast-a-shadow/
LOCATION:Independent Media Center\, 202 S. Broadway\, Suite 100\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230606T190000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Jesmyn Ward
DESCRIPTION: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 about racism and social injustice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward will discuss how her literary vision and personal experiences address urgent questions about racism and social injustice. \nWard\, hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association\, is the author of fiction\, nonfiction\, and memoir\, including the critically acclaimed novels Sing\, Unburied\, Sing and Salvage the Bones\, and the memoir Men We Reaped. In 2017\, she became the first woman and first person of color to win the National Book Award for Fiction twice. A professor of creative writing at Tulane University and contributing editor to Vanity Fair\, Ward’s many honors include the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction\, a MacArthur Genius Grant\, and a Strauss Living Award. \nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). \nILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nThe Library is committed to making programs accessible for all. If you need an accommodation to attend a program\, please let the Library know at least two weeks in advance. To request an accommodation\, contact the Programming and Outreach Manager via email at programming@urbanafree.org or via phone at 217-367-4057.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/an-evening-with-jesmyn-ward/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Gwendolyn Brooks's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Gwendolyn Brooks’s Birthday\n\nEvent Type\nReception/Open House\nSponsor\nThe Rare Book & Manuscript Library\nLocation\n346 Main University Library\, 1408 W. Gregory Dr.\nDate\nJun 7\, 2023   3:00 – 5:00 pm\nContact\nCarrie Lingscheit\n\n\nE-Mail\ncarriel@illinois.edu\n\n\n\nCome and celebrate the birthday of Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000)\, former Illinois Poet Laureate and the first African American writer to win the Pulitzer Prize. Take a look at some of our favorite gems from Miss Brooks’s literary archives\, and enjoy a slice of her birthday cake! This event is free and open to all.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/gwendolyn-brookss-birthday/
LOCATION:The Rare Book & Manuscript Library\, 346 Main University Library\, 1408 W. Gregory Drive\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230611T170000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration at Anchor Church
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth Service/Celebration with Anchor Church \nJoin 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 Kirby and special music followed by food\, bounce houses\, water balloon games\, and more! \nFood will be provided by Anchor Church\, but we are also asking people to make and bring their favorite dish(es) to have it as more of a potluck style dinner. Questions? Please visit: https://www.anchorchurchil.com/
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/juneteenth-celebration-at-anchor-church/
LOCATION:Anchor Church\, 2901 Watterson Ct.\, Champaign\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230616T120000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Flag Raising & Reverence Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: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 the City building located at 200 South Vine Street in Urbana.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/juneteenth-flag-raising-reverence-ceremony/
LOCATION:City of Urbana\, 200 S. Vine St.\, Urbana\, IL
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SUMMARY:MTD Juneteenth Block Party
DESCRIPTION: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 and our community partners have created a space to connect with one another and support the observance of Juneteenth through local art\, poetry\, and history. This event is free to the public and will occupy a portion of the parking lot in front of Illinois Terminal at University Ave. and Market St. with our Juneteenth Bus\, Mama Duke’s Food Truck\, and musical entertainment by DJ BJ Clark.\n\n\nMTD’s Juneteenth Bus will be on display at the event for guests to get on board to learn about the history and importance of Juneteenth\, an annual celebration commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The bus is a mobile exhibit with nearly 40 unique interior displays ranging from historical facts and photographs\, to quotes from famous figures\, as well as book excerpts and recommendations for continued learning. Several MTD employees submitted quotes about Juneteenth\, freedom\, and the Black experience\, which are also displayed.\n\n\nTo honor Juneteenth\, we are also proud to announce a new art installation on the second floor of Illinois Terminal in the Amtrak Waiting Area. Second and third graders from Champaign Unit 4’s Booker T Washington Elementary School created Juneteenth-inspired artwork\, with help from their amazing Art Teacher\, Emily Pawlicki\, to share with the public through the summer.\n\n\nMTD also commissioned poems from the current Urbana Poet Laureate\, Ja Nelle Davenport-Pleasure and Youth Poet Laureate\, Danyla Nash. In addition to a live poetry reading from Danyla Nash at the event\, both poems are prominently displayed in a light box behind the driver on the Juneteenth Bus and are installed along the bus platform of Illinois Terminal.\n\n\nThe Juneteenth Bus Mobile Exhibit is a powerful and accessible educational resource that will be in service on randomly assigned routes through the end of July 2023. MTD will also make the bus exhibit available at community events throughout the summer\, including Juneteenth Celebrations from the Champaign Park District (Saturday\, June 17) and Urbana Park District (Sunday\, June 18) and the 25th Annual MLK Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Day (Saturday\, June 24).
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/mtd-juneteenth-block-party/
LOCATION:Illinois Terminal\, 45 E. University Ave.\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration at Douglass Park (Champaign)
DESCRIPTION: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 about this important holiday. Children can make arts and crafts\, play on the bounce house and obstacle course\, or get soaked in the Splash Pad. \nQuestions: robert.white@champaignparks.org or 217-398-2572 \nThe Juneteenth celebration is scheduled for Saturday\, June 17\, 2023\, from 12-3pm\, at Douglass Park 804 N. Fifth St\, Champaign\, IL 61820. \nFor more information on attending or applying as a vendor\, please follow this link: https://champaignparks.com/event/juneteenth/.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/juneteenth-celebration-at-douglass-park/
LOCATION:Douglass Park\, 804 N. Fifth Street\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration at Neil St. Blues
DESCRIPTION:It’s almost that time of the year again. Juneteenth is slowly approaching! \nJoin us for an electrifying Juneteenth celebration at Neil St Blues on Saturday\, June 17th! As the doors swing open at 10pm\, prepare to immerse yourself in a night filled with joy\, history\, and soulful tunes. This event commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and pays tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the community. \nWith sounds provided by Dj Slim\, enjoy classic soul and R&B to energetic hip-hop and Afrobeat rhythms\, DJ Slim will curate a diverse playlist that honors the spirit of Juneteenth. \nThis Juneteenth Weekend\, June 17th\nDoors open at 10pm\n$10 cover till 11pm\nSecurity and dress code enforced\nKitchen open\n21+ to enter \nOnly at Neil St Blues!\n301 N. Neil St\, #106\nChampaign\, IL\, 61820\n217-531-1150\nwww.neilstblues.com
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/juneteenth-celebration-at-neil-st-blues/
LOCATION:Neil St. Blues\, 301 N Neil St\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration at Crystal Lake Park (Urbana)
DESCRIPTION: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 18\, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy music\, food and refreshments\, fishing\, Urvana Mobile Recreation Unit games and activities\, community resources\, and more as we celebrate Black freedom\, culture\, contributions\, and achievements in Urbana and beyond. \n\n\n\nThe Library is committed to making programs accessible for all. If you need an accommodation to attend a program\, please let the Library know at least two weeks in advance. To request an accommodation\, contact the Programming and Outreach Manager via email at programming@urbanafree.org or via phone at 217-367-4057.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Crystal Lake\, 206 W. Park St.\, Urbana\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230619T120000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration at Colbert Park (Savoy)
DESCRIPTION: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 19\, from 12:00–6:00 p.m. For more information\, visit this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/3352338645004923/
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/juneteenth-celebration-at-colbert-park-savoy/
LOCATION:Colbert Park\, 203 E. Church St.\, Savoy\, IL
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SUMMARY:25th Annual MLK Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Day
DESCRIPTION: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 Rhodes and her commitment to serve her community. Help us pack King Park!! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/965484594430125/?ref=newsfeed
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/25th-annual-mlk-jettie-rhodes-neighborhood-day/
LOCATION:King Park\, 915 W. Wascher Dr.\, Urbana\, IL
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