Champaign County Community Coalition Sponsors 11th Racial Taboo Event
The Champaign Community Coalition, in partnership with the McKinley Presbyterian Foundation, invites the public to attend a free screening of the documentary, Racial Taboo, on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at McKinley Presbyterian Church, 809 S 5th Street, Champaign, IL. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. and the film starts at 2:30 p.m. The public is encouraged […]
CU Fresh Start Holds Second Call-In to Address Gun Violence
CU Fresh Start held its second Call-In meeting on March 9, 2017. At the Call-In, law enforcement representatives, community members and social service providers met face-to-face with eleven individuals who are known to be involved in local gun-related incidents and shootings. The message was clear and direct – “The gun violence in our community must […]
CU Fresh Start Holds First Call-In Meeting to Address Local Gun Violence
The CU Fresh Start initiative held its first “Call-In” meeting on the evening of October 6, 2016. The Call-In was a powerful face-to-face meeting of law enforcement representatives, community members and social service providers sending a clear message to nine targeted offenders, their street groups, gangs, and associates. Their message – “The gun violence […]
Community Coalition Hosts Dialogue on Community & Law Enforcement
On Wednesday, July 13, the Community Coalition changed its regular monthly meeting format to open up a dialogue between community members and local law enforcement. More than 100 people including concerned citizens, local law enforcement officials, and local service providers attended the meeting at the Champaign Public Library. Also present was U.S. Attorney for the […]
Champaign Community Coalition Sponsors Racial Taboo Event – April 14
The Champaign Community Coalition invites the public to attend a free screening of the documentary Racial Taboo on April 14, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at Urbana High School Auditorium, Urbana. Doors open at 5:30. The public is invited to view the film and engage in facilitated small group discussions about racial issues in today’s society. A […]
CGTV Airs a New Program – Walk as One: The Champaign Community Coalition
The Champaign Community Coalition came into being 4 years ago in response to concerns regarding the communities most difficult social and economic issues. But, do we really know what the coalition does for our community? Tracy Parson, Facilitator for the Champaign Community Coalition, explains how a partnership with various organizations are coming together to solve […]
Champaign Community Coalition sponsors Racial Taboo Event
On November 12, 2015, more than 175 citizens attended a free screening of the documentary Racial Taboo at Centennial High School in Champaign. Like similar viewing events held around the country, the public was invited to view the 53-minute documentary then engage in facilitated small group discussions about racial issues in today’s society. Racial Taboo […]
Area Law Enforcement and Community Coalition Partners Address Community Gun Violence
Contact: Champaign Police Chief Anthony Cobb 217-403-6907, [email protected] Urbana Police Chief Pat Connolly 217-384-2331, [email protected] Community Coalition Facilitator, Tracy Parsons 217-819-3541, [email protected] Area Law Enforcement & Community Coalition Partners Address Community Gun Violence While overall crime in Champaign-Urbana is down, gun violence across our community has increased at a disturbing rate. Area law enforcement and Community […]