As the nation continues to reel from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, I reached out to Sharva Hampton Campbell, host of this weekend’s Managing Grief and Loss Summit and author of the U.G.L.Y Project, …
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Champaign-Urbana Lockdown Trivia is fundraising on Friday nights
For the last six weeks, Urbana resident Julie Laut has been hosting a Friday night trivia game via Zoom. Starting with just a few close friends who have been playing trivia together for years, CU …
How to be a trusted adult: A webinar with RACES educators
As part of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Rape Advocacy, Counseling, & Education Services (RACES) will be hosting a free webinar for parents and caretakers, “Being a Trusted Adult: Encouraging Boundaries, …
Here’s some information about C-U Connect WiFi access points
Families of school children have now been loaned Chromebooks for remote learning. Chromebooks require internet access. A team of people from the public libraries, public schools, cities, university and assorted technology groups would like to …
Silverwood neighbors rally to help
Members of the Silverwood neighborhood in southeast Urbana are rallying support for their neighbors. Calling themselves the “Silver Hearts,” they have launched a collaborative effort, with community partners including Quest Church, the City of Urbana, …
A love letter from Sasha Velour in Brooklyn
From the nether reaches of Covid Central, our very own Sasha Velour continues to produce fantabulous art and astute entertainment. Download Quibi for a free 90-day subscription, and take advantage of terrific shorts, including an …
Food pantry at Parkland College resumes distributions
The Wesley Food Pantry at Parkland College has resumed food distribution in a curbside format. The pantry had closed briefly to decide on the safest delivery options due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Students and residents in …
You can sew masks to donate to Carle
One of the more troubling curveballs that COVID-19 has thrown our way is a severe shortage of masks, gloves, and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) just when they are needed the most by healthcare professionals. …
Learn about Birthing While Black at the Douglass Branch Library
On February 29th and March 7th, from 2-4 p.m. at Douglass Branch Library, Tafi Brown and Isis Rose are hosting Champaign-Urbana’s first ever “Know Your Rights” workshop for black birthing people. This workshop will prepare …
The 2020 Point-in-Time survey will measure homelessness in Champaign County
Although NIMBYism isn’t an issue in Champaign-Urbana and at least luxury high rises keep popping up here with remarkable frequency, we haven’t quite overcome the bane of homelessness. Maybe one day we will but we …