Category: Community Connections

CU Indivisible: Housing Discrimination Discussion at City Council Meeting

C-U Indivisible volunteer admin Emily Rodriguez updates us on the progress of ongoing efforts to strike the provision from the Champaign city code that allows housing discrimination against Champaign residents who have conviction records: "Last night, I joined dozens of other Champaign residents at a City Council Meeting in speaking out against Section 17-4.5. Open … Continue reading CU Indivisible: Housing Discrimination Discussion at City Council Meeting

Invitation to Discuss Relations with Urbana Police

The City of Urbana will conduct a facilitated discussion with Urbana Police Department leadership on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Please join us for this guided dialogue about police-community relations in the City of Urbana.  This event will be a continuation of the discussion held earlier this year. Refreshments will be available at 5:30 p.m. followed … Continue reading Invitation to Discuss Relations with Urbana Police

Black Lives Matter: Summer Celebration in Douglass Park

You don't want to miss this! Come share some joy with your local Black Lives Matter chapter!  Join the celebration on Saturday, July 28, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm,  Douglass Park, 512 E Grove St, Champaign.  BLMCU information materials, music, food, speakers and performances. Food catered by Carribbean Grill and DJ Terrance Stevenson on music! … Continue reading Black Lives Matter: Summer Celebration in Douglass Park

Fourth of July Celebration is just around the corner

If you are volunteering with a candidate or an organization, you've probably already been asked to participate in the local 4th of July Freedom Celebration.  The annual parade in Champaign-Urbana draws a lot of people advocating for their candidate or cause, including those who construct the various floats and signs. If you're not already committed, … Continue reading Fourth of July Celebration is just around the corner