Tag: Rights and Social Justice

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

Posted on January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 by cup61820Posted in Rights & Social JusticeTagged Community Connections, Rights and Social Justice.

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

Posted on January 10, 2019January 6, 2019 by cup61820Posted in Politics & Voting, Rights & Social JusticeTagged Politics and Voting, Rights and Social Justice.

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

Posted on January 7, 2019January 6, 2019 by cup61820Posted in Community Connections, Rights & Social JusticeTagged Community Connections, Rights and Social Justice.

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

Posted on December 13, 2018December 11, 2018 by cup61820Posted in Rights & Social JusticeTagged Rights and Social Justice.

The Migrant Caravan and US Imperialism in Latin America

From the Party for Socialism and Liberation: Champaign Urbana: "As the migrant caravan approaches the U.S. border, it is important to expose the racist narratives and baseless slander being spread by the Trump administration. However, we must also understand what has caused so many people to leave their homes and seek asylum in the United … Continue reading The Migrant Caravan and US Imperialism in Latin America