Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference Recap
On September 20, 2025, the Champaign County Community Coalition’s Race Relations Subcommittee proudly hosted the 3rd Annual Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference at Parkland College from 8am – 4pm. This meaningful event shed light on the unique mental health challenges within the Black community, offering critical support, education, and resources for both individuals and […]
July Community Coalition Update
The Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center. A key highlight of the meeting was the update on the upcoming Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference, scheduled for September 20, 2025. The event will feature Dr. Tiffany Gholson of Breaking Barriers International as […]
Champaign County Community Coalition
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center from 3:30 to 5 PM. Coalition attendees had the opportunity to celebrate local law enforcement agencies as they showcased key achievements from 2024. Highlights included the introduction of innovative initiatives, the deployment of advanced equipment, […]
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 […]
Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference
On October 26, 2024 the Champaign County Community Coalition’s Race Relations Subcommittee proudly hosted the 2nd Annual Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference at Parkland College, running from 8 AM to 4 PM. This impactful event focused on the unique challenges surrounding mental health in the Black community, offering support and resources for individuals and […]
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 County Community Coalition
On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. Organization from around the community shared information about a few key events coming up. A Summit on Homelessness, scheduled for November 12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at […]
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, […]
Champaign County Community Coalition
On August 14, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center. The 2nd Annual Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference was discussed as registration begins August 19th. The conference will be taking place on October 26th, 2024, from 8am – 4pm at Parkland College. This year’s conference […]