Illinois Newsroom - Community members gathered Saturday morning for a public hearing that explored the historical and ongoing hurt of Black Americans in Illinois, with a call to action for reparations. The event took place at the Krannert Center in Urbana. The post The historical mistreatment of Black Americans prompts calls for reparations in Urbana appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
This episode of “Dialogue” features a round-up of stories from around our region including a tribute to Black musicians and a moonlight bicycle ride.| Illinois Newsroom
Jazz, gospel and hip hop filled the air as a tribute wall dedicated to the Black musicians of Champaign was revealed Sunday at Skelton Park in Champaign. The wall features 94 artists dating back to the 1890s.| Illinois Newsroom
