No More Cages C-U: Overnight Event on July 27-28

On Saturday, July 27, a coalition of local organizations is holding a #NoMoreCages public art demonstration and vigil to protest Trump’s mass raids and border cages. The schedule is: 7 p.m. rally, 8 p.m. speak out, 8:30 p.m. candlelight vigil. There will be a press conference Thursday, July 27, 10 a.m. at the Urbana-Champaign Independent … Continue reading No More Cages C-U: Overnight Event on July 27-28

CU Immigration Forum July Meeting

Find out what's happening at the Immigration Forum by attending their monthly meeting, every second Tuesday, now at 5:30. The next meeting is Tuesday July 9, 5:00pm – 6:30pm, at the University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign. For more information,here's their web site. The Champaign-Urbana Immigration Forum is composed of immigrants, students, local clergy, … Continue reading CU Immigration Forum July Meeting

Inaugural Symposium on Local Immigration Activism February 28

The Inaugural Symposium on Local Immigration Activism (ISLA) is a day-long series of panels, break-out sessions, and vibrant discussions that will be held on Thursday, February 28, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the University YMCA, 1001. S. Wright St. The day will crystallize the dynamic collaborations involved in the cutting-edge scholarship with immigrant communities in the Champaign-Urbana area. … Continue reading Inaugural Symposium on Local Immigration Activism February 28

Welcoming Collaborative Kick-Off Lunch

Last September, Champaign County celebrated Welcoming Week 2018. Together we enjoyed puppet shows on immigration, made new friends at the World Food & Crafts Fair, and joined in an Eritrean coffee ceremony. As a collaborative and community, we participated in 26 events with over 2,500 of our neighbors to celebrate diversity and the spirit of … Continue reading Welcoming Collaborative Kick-Off Lunch