A Celebration of Resilience: A Closing Ceremony for the Black Joy Project
Schedule
Sat Nov 16 2024 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
600 South Gregory Street, Urbana, IL, United States, Illinois 61801 | Urbana, IL
• Poetry in Motion: experience powerful spoken word from the Poet Laureate of Urbana-Champaign, Dr. Ruby Mendenhall and other Poets
• Feel the Beat: get ready to groove to the rhythm of the drums! We’ll have a live drumming session that will move you to dance
• Soul Food for the Soul: savor delicious food from Wood N Hog barbecue style
• Mental Wellness Moment: take a break and reflect at our Black Joy Jars station, where you can fill jars with uplifting affirmations, share positive affirmations , and focus on your mental health.
• A final walkthrough of the gallery space
• Black Joy, Full Circle: connect with others, celebrate our collective strength, and immerse yourself in a day full of culture, healing, and togetherness. Let’s come together to honor Black Joy—mind, body, and soul. See you there!
Where is it happening?
600 South Gregory Street, Urbana, IL, United States, Illinois 61801Event Location & Nearby Stays: