Phillips Drive
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Top image: "Through the Years: African-American History in Champaign County." (Fall 2002/Winter 2003)
Phillips Drive in Champaign is named after Charles Phillips, an influential advocate for improved low-cost housing in Attucks Place, Carver Park, Burch Village, Dunbar Court, and other areas. His expertise in housing issues led to an appointment as a member of the Champaign Housing Commission. He also served as honorary Vice President of the Champaign County Urban League, and as a member of the Frances Nelson Health Center Board of Directors.
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