Items tagged: Coalition

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, […]


Coalition Presents to Urbana Rotary Meeting

Tracy Parsons, Community Relations Manager and Community Coalition Facilitator, presented to the Urbana Rotary Club on April 30. Mr. Parsons discussed the Community Coalition’s five priorities and shared details on Coalition activities in the last year. There were 40 people in attendance. The next Community Coalition meeting will be held next Wednesday, May 8, at […]


Community Coalition Hosts Exhibition and Presentation on African-American History 

On Saturday April 27, Tracy Parsons, Community Relations Manager and Community Coalition Facilitator hosted a public event offering an opportunity to learn about the preservation of African-American history in Central Illinois. The event, “Embracing Your Past, Finding a New Horizon” featured speaker Evelyn Hood, from the African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois, Inc. Museum […]


Next Champaign Community Coalition Meeting to Focus on Race Relations

The Champaign Community Coalition encourages the public to attend their next monthly meeting and to engage in a meaningful conversation about race and race relations.  The meeting will feature speaker Kelly Wickham Hurst, who is a National Organizer and Trainer for Crossroads Antiracism Organizing and Training, where she facilitates conversations and learning about anti-racism, critical […]


News Release – Champaign, Urbana, Community Coalition Promote Inclusion and Community Unity

During today’s meeting of the Champaign Community Coalition, a panel discussion was held to discuss issues impacting our local Latino community.  Panelists shared stories with Coalition and community members regarding some of their experiences, which include feeling harassed or discriminated against due to their race or national origin.  The Coalition hosted the panel as part […]