Please join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa is an African American holiday that observes and honors African ancestry, while promoting Black love, unity, and power through seven affirming principles.
You can support this event by donating here:
We look forward to celebrating with you!
-Your Sib, Liv
Robbie Patton and George Korchev’s media representation as a simple dichotomy only fuels the problem, not the discussion.
Continue reading “The Campus Shooting and The Danger of Oversimplifying A Narrative”
-Your Sib, Liv
[image of out trans rights and black activist Blake Brockington wearing a green “Legalize Trans*” shirt, who took his life on a interstate in Charlotte, NC March 2015 ,due to depression and transphobic violence. Also brought the discussion of similar deaths: Leelah Alcorn and Ash Haffner]
Continue reading “No, Joe Gerber. For the Kid’s Sake, Leave Them Alone.”
On Tuesday morning, September 6, 2016, 29 year-old Ferguson, Missouri activist and leader of the Michael Brown protests, Darren Seals’ body was found shot inside of a burning vehicle. Authorities are ruling Seal’s death as a homicide and his murder is being investigated. Activist companions, friends, and family of Seals are deeply heartbroken and are wary of what may come next.
BLM-CU chapter honors, you, Darren Seals, for your courageousness, efforts, and the love you’ve spread to your community.
Come visit our table at the local festival on Saturday 11AM-8PM to learn more about our organization.
We will also be selling official BLM-CU shirts with our chapter printed on them for $10. Your funds will go to local community resources, events, and activism. We appreciate your support!
In collaboration with WEFT Champaign 90.1 FM Community Radio, BLMCU will produce a weekly drop in called the Black Lives Matter Mixtape about black lives, history, and futures. The Black Lives Matter Mixtape are played live via Morning Menus on WEFT 90.1 FM and can be accessed below via Soundcloud:
Black Lives Matter: Champaign-Urbana 