2025 MLK Jr. Countywide Celebration
On Sunday, January 19, 2025, the community came together to commemorate the annual Countywide Celebration honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The two-hour event celebrated several remarkable individuals, including students who received scholarships, Pastor E. Shelby for his 40 years of service in organizing and planning the event, and Chancellor Robert J. Jones, recognized […]
“Race Talks” at Urbana Neighborhood Connections Center
On March 24, 2023, staff from the Equity and Engagement Department joined “Race Talks” that were being held at the Urbana Neighborhood Connections Center. As part of their after-school program, these middle school students engaged in important conversation about race in American society today. This open and honest space allowed them to share their personal […]
Study Circle Wrap Up
The Champaign Police Department (CPD) Study Circles, a follow up to the Police and Community Listening Sessions recently wrapped up. Staff from the Office of Equity, Community, and Human Rights (ECHO) collaborated with CPD to register community members and produce the virtual sessions held on November 12 & 20, and December 7. Several staff and […]