FACE-LIFT’s 1st Annual Youth Leadership Symposium
On Friday, November 22, 2024 staff from Equity and Engagement Department, as well as Chief Tyler of the Champaign Police attended FACE-LIFT’s 1st Annual Youth Leadership Symposium. This event was hosted by LIFT (Leading Individuals and Families to Transformation) Champaign which is the result of an innovative partnership between the Champaign Unit 4 School District […]
The Chancellor’s Call to Action to Address Racism & Social Injustice
On April 5, 2024, Community Relations Manager, Janel Gomez, attended a symposium for the Chancellor’s Call to Action to Address Racism & Social Injustice. In 2020, Chancellor Robert J. Jones announced a $2 million annual commitment to support research that examines racism and social injustice. Over two dozen projects have been sponsored by this year’s […]
LIFT Black History Month Annual Program
On February 26, 2024, Deputy City Manager, Joan Walls and Equity and Engagement Department staff, Rachel Joy and Tracy Parsons, attended the LIFT annual Black history month event held at Neil St. Blues. The event was an opportunity for families and students to review historical facts with a focus on the Harlem Renaissance, engage with […]