Buy Black Chambana has announced the launch of their Black Owned Business Fund, which aims to provide resources to Black-owned businesses in Champaign-Urbana through the redistribution of funds via donations. From the press release: …
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Looking for a Black Lives Matter yard sign? Buy Black Chambana has you covered
If you’re interested in purchasing a Black Lives Matter sign for your yard, here’s your opportunity to purchase one (or more) and support black-owned businesses at the same time. Buy Black Chambana is a terrific …
WilliamGold releases new album Asleep With The TV On
Rapper WilliamGold has dropped his debut album, Asleep With The TV On, which is now available to hear on this particular new music Friday. WilliamGold is Jordan Patterson’s project, which has a variety of other material which …
Champaign County Bailout Coalition paid “more than $46,000 in bonds” to bail out 16 protestors
From the press release: Champaign County Bailout Coalition Conducts Mass Bailout for All Individuals Incarcerated for Protesting Police Violence in Champaign-Urbana Yesterday, Champaign County Bailout Coalition (CCBC) paid more than $46,000 in bonds for the …
Here are photos from today’s protest in C-U
Members of the Champaign-Urbana community and beyond gathered today for this peaceful protest in response to the murder of George Floyd and countless others. The protest kicked off at the Champaign County Courthouse where it …
Vote in the final matchup of C-U Cypher Series’ Verse4Verse competition
Champaign Cypher Series and Champaign Showers teamed up for this rap battle competition, Verse4Verse Quarantine Tournament, which has been running for a few weeks now. This weekend marks the championship match up between Black Mage …
Here’s a video showcasing the process of drive thru COVID-19 testing
COVID-19 drive thru testing began on May 19th at Market Place Mall in Champaign, and in case you were curious on how the process works, there’s a video that showcases it so you can see. …
CU Woodshop is permanently closing
Sad news has been released by CU Woodshop Supply, stating that they will be permanently closing. Here’s the statement from their website: CU Woodshop Supply will be Closing its Business Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, …
The shift to stream: Larry Gates on InstaGates and adaptation
Patrick catches up with Larry Gates about his recent work with InstaGates during the time of COVID-19.
COVID-19 testing site outside Market Place Mall opens tomorrow, May 19th
Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19th, there will be a community-based COVID-19 testing site at Market Place Mall. If you are interested in getting tested, you can go there and get a free, self-administered test. There …