Pursuing Wellness
On October 26, 2024, the City’s Communications Division recorded a session titled “Pursuing Wellness” at the Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference at Parkland College. This session was lead by Joe Omo-Osagie, a retired counselor and psychology instructor. In this session, Omo-Osagie covered essential wellness components, including exercise, nutrition, and healthy relationships, offering practical strategies […]
Deepening Our Understanding of Racial Trauma
The City’s Communications Division recorded parts of the recent Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference held October 26, 2024, at Parkland College. One session was held by Karen Simms, Executive Director of the CU Trauma & Resilience Initiative. In her session titled “Deepening Our Understanding of Racial Trauma”, Simms discussed the pervasive effects of racial […]
2nd Annual Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference
The second annual Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference will be held on October 26, 2024, at Parkland Community College, from 8 AM to 4 PM. The event organizer is Donna Tanner-Harold, LCPC, a retired college faculty counselor. When discussing how this event started, Harold says, “Everybody’s talking about mental health, and nobody seems to […]
Champaign Community Coalition September Recap
On Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition convened for its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center from 3:30 to 5 PM. Local law enforcement agencies provided valuable insights into recent crime trends and shared updates on upcoming events and initiatives. The Youth Assessment Center offered an overview of its services, […]