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SUMMARY:Jalimusa: An Epic Tale of Black Women’s Mothering
DESCRIPTION:Activist-artist-educator Dr. Amira Davis joins The Urbana Free Library for this special event on Black Motherhood. This program will be a combination performance and presentation based on Davis’ book\, Jalimusa: An Epic Tale of Black Women’s Mothering. She will perform songs related to Black women’s mothering and read excerpts from her book\, including stories of historical Black women that address issues such as representation\, educational and maternal activism\, aging\, reproductive rights\, and spirituality. Question and answer to follow. \nDr. Davis is the author of Jalimusa: An Epic Tale of Black Women’s Mothering. She is a mother\, grandmother\, and activist-artist-educator using African drums\, percussions\, and stories to entertain\, educate\, and motivate. She received her master’s in education in curriculum and instruction and a doctorate in educational policy studies with a concentration in African American studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. \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/jalimusa-an-epic-tale-of-black-womens-mothering/
LOCATION:Urbana Free Library\, 201 W. Green Street\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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SUMMARY:SPEAK Cafe with Shaya Robinson
DESCRIPTION:Speak Café stands for Song\, Poetry\, Expression\, Art\, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist\, Shaya Robinson\, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/speak-cafe-with-shaya-robinson/
LOCATION:Krannert Art Museum\, 500 E. Peabody Drive\, Champaign\, Illinois\, 61820
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SUMMARY:16th Annual Lincoln Lecture Series — Voices of Our Past: Frederick Douglass
DESCRIPTION:Museum of the Grand Prairie\, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve\, 2 p.m.  \nHelp us kickoff the 16th Annual Lincoln Lecture Series with this special event! The theme of this year’s series is “Voices of Our Past” and will feature first-person interpretations of African-American voices present during the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. Did you know Frederick Douglass spoke in Champaign once? Learn about this important figure in US history as Bob Davis\, first-person interpreter\, brings Douglass to life with an interactive and engaging presentation portraying the notable abolitionist and orator. FREE. For more info: (217) 586-2612 or pcain@ccfpd.org. \nWebsite Event Listing – Frederick Douglass \nFacebook Event Listing – Frederick Douglass
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/16th-annual-lincoln-lecture-series-voices-of-our-past-frederick-douglass/
LOCATION:Museum of the Grand Prairie\, 950 N. Lombard St.\, Mahomet\, IL\, 61853
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SUMMARY:Afro-Futurism Symposium
DESCRIPTION:AFRO-FUTURISM SYMPOSIUM\n\nEvent Type\nSeminar/Symposium\nSponsor\nAfrican Students’ Organization and co-sponsored by Center for African Studies\, Women and Gender in Global Perspectives Program\, and Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center\nLocation\nBruce Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC)\nDate\nOct 20\, 2023   5:00 – 7:00 pm\nContact\nMorgan Toyosi\n\n\n\nE-Mail\ntoyosim2@illinois.edu\n\n\n\nViews\n26\nOriginating Calendar\nWomen and Gender in Global Perspectives Program (WGGP)\nAfrican Students’ Organization presents AFRO-FUTURISM SYMPOSIUM \nCollaborative Role of Africans & African-Americans in Afro-Futurism \nDate: Friday\, October 20th\, 2023 \nLocation: Bruce Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC) \nTime: 5 pm – 7 pm \nCo-sponsored by: Center for African Studies\, Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center\, Women and Gender in Global Perspectives Program
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/afro-futurism-symposium/
LOCATION:Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center\, 1212 W. Nevada St.\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Sheila Johnson
DESCRIPTION:School of Music alumna\, philanthropist\, and entrepreneur Sheila Johnson (BME ’70) published her memoir Walk Through Fire on September 19. The College of Fine and Applied Arts invites you to join us in welcoming Ms. Johnson back to campus on October 25 for an exclusive fireside chat to discuss her book\, how the university and Illinois School of Music played a role in her path to success\, her philanthropic efforts\, and her continued passion for music and music education. Following the discussion from 4–5pm\, there will be an opportunity for you to meet the author and have your book signed by Ms. Johnson. \nWalk Through Fire will be available for purchase at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center or bring your own copy for the signing. Everyone is welcome to attend.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSheila Johnson was recognized by PARADE Magazine as the most influential woman in business and as Washington Business Journal’s 2022 CEO of the Year. As the co-founder of BET\, CEO of Salamander Collection\, the vice chair and partner of Monumental Sports & Entertainment that includes the Washington Wizards\, Capitals\, and Mystics\, and an accomplished violinist\, Sheila Johnson is truly an inspiration to Illini everywhere. \nWe hope you will join us on October 25 to welcome Ms. Johnson back to the University of Illinois campus.
URL:https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/event/fireside-chat-with-sheila-johnson/
LOCATION:Alice Campbell Alumni Center\, 601 S. Lincoln Ave.\, Urbana\, IL\, 61801
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