Category: Rights & Social Justice

34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service of Celebration

Since 1988, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee has awarded scholarships to local students attending colleges such as Parkland College, the University of Illinois, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This year we honor the memory of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Reverend C.D. Stuart addressing the theme: "His … Continue reading 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service of Celebration

Annual County-wide Dr. MLK, Jr Celebration

On Friday, January 18, 2019, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, this annual county-wide celebration commemorates Dr. King's legacy by bringing together community members from Champaign County to celebrate the mission, teachings, and legacy of Dr. King. This year's keynote speaker, Pastor Michael Pfleger has sought to break down the walls of racism and denominationalism by … Continue reading Annual County-wide Dr. MLK, Jr Celebration

3rd Annual Women’s March on Washington

The 2017 Women’s March inspired hundreds of women to run, millions more to vote, and dozens to win elected office. The 2019 Women’s March marks two years of resistance to the Trump presidency, two years of training new activists, and two years of building power. And this time, we're coming back with an agenda. On … Continue reading 3rd Annual Women’s March on Washington

This Month’s Community Coalition Meeting

It's one of the most diversified meetings that occur regularly in the Champaign-Urbana area, sponsoring a number of local initiatives on rights and social justice and more. Check out the web site of the Champaign Community Coalition at http://www.champaigncommunitycoalition.org/meetings/ or look at the November meeting notes. The January meeting is Wednesday, January 9, 3:30 pm - … Continue reading This Month’s Community Coalition Meeting

EJP (Education Justice Project) Last RIPPLE meeting for 2018

RIPPLE stands for Reaching Inside Prisons with Purpose and Love. The Education Justice Project  has been proud to host this award-winning program for the past five years. Our hope has always been that, after a good incubation period, we'd be able to pass RIPPLE on to a community organization for its "forever home,"Starting in 2019, … Continue reading EJP (Education Justice Project) Last RIPPLE meeting for 2018