Celebrating Black History Month as a community in Champaign-Urbana
Numerous events are happening in the Champaign-Urbana area that are directly (and indirectly) related to Black History Month
February is Black History Month around the country, and we’re excited to see that Champaign-Urbana has a wide variety of events and commemorations to offer. Here’s a look at Champaign-Urbana area events and activities directly (and indirectly) related to Black History Month. From the visual arts to literature to music to film, there’s a lot happening.
We’ve done our best to indicate appropriate age groups for these events, but we’re not always sure. Always check with event sponsors if you need more information than what we have provided.
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Friday, January 27, 2023
I Have a Dream Paper Quilt Submission Deadline
Phillips Recreation Center Time: All Day
The Phillips Recreation Center will be accepting squares for their community “I Have a Dream” paper quilt that will be displayed throughout Black History Month. Download a template from their website or pick up at any UPD facility and draw, paint, color, collage, or write your dream on your quilt…read more…
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Black History Month Kick-Off
Dr. Preston Williams Elementary School Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Urbana School District honors longtime community advocate with 2nd Annual Black History Month Kickoff Event WHO: Urbana School District #116 WHAT: Black History Month Kickoff WHERE: Dr. Preston Williams Elementary School | 2102 E. Washington St., Urbana WHEN: Saturday, January 28, 2023 | 3-5 p.m. WHY: The public is invited…read more…
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Jabari Dreams of Freedom
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Studio Theatre 10-year-old Jabari loves to paint. And through these paintings, he escapes the turbulent world around him and the reality of a friend hurt by police violence. In his dreams, he meets children and young people from the Civil Rights Era, including Ruby Bridges, Claudette Colvin, and others, who…read more…
Battle of the Books
Champaign Public Library Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Students in grades 3 to 5 can celebrate Black History Month by challenging their book knowledge in Champaign Public Library's 18th annual Battle of the Books. Find copies of the required books at the Douglass Branch and Main Library. Every participant will receive a prize book. Teams can have up…read more…
We will continue to add to this list, so please check back here.