This is an evolving list of websites related to our community. New links can be added and outdated links can be updated. Some pages may no longer exist but there might be an archived version of the site at the Internet Archive.

To add a new link: find the appropriate subheading, right-click on the listing that is alphabetically before your additions, select "Row," select "Insert Row After," and the add your information. If none of the subheadings are appropriate for your link, add a new one (find where it should go alphabetically, put the title in bold and then click the "Table" button at the top - it is the one that looks like a grid, directly to the right of the paper-clip button). 

Community Websites (jump to:)

 

Churches & Church Groups

Name URL
Angels of Praise of Salem Baptist Church Facebook Page
Berean Covenant Church

Website

Youtube Channel

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Website
C.D. Nesbitt Ministries &
Glory Center International

C. D. Nesbitt Website

Glory Center Website

Glory Center Facebook Page

Canaan Baptist Church

Website

Facebook Page

Canaan Young Adult Ministry Facebook Page
Church of the Living God

Website

 

Deliverance Temple Apostolic Church Facebook Page
Fellowship Baptist District Association

Website

Facebook Page

Jericho Missionary Baptist Church

Website

Facebook Page

Lighthouse World Ministries Facebook Page
Living Faith Ministries, Inc. Website
New Covenant Fellowship - The Bridge Website
New Foundation Missionary Baptist Church CU Wiki Page
New Free Will Baptist Church Website
New Hope Church of God in Christ Website
New Life Church of Faith

Website

Facebook Page

Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church

Website

Facebook Page

Salem Baptist Church

Website

Facebook Page

Second Chance Ministry Facebook Page
Sisters of Champaign-Urbana Website
St. Luke C.M.E. Church Choir: Past & Present Facebook Page
St. Luke C.M.E. Young Adult Fellowship Facebook Page
Truth Pentecostal Holiness Ministries Youtube Channel

 

Community Aid Organizations, Non-Profits, & Charities

Name URL Description
Canaan S.A.F.E. House Website Canaan S.A.F.E. House is a Substance Abuse Free Environment where community members struggling with addiction can work toward recovery through therapy, volunteer work, adult education, and other programs. 
Center for Women in Transition Website Provides various forms of aid to women facing homelessness or domestic violence, with an end goal of helping families "achieve safety, stability, and self-sufficiency."
Crisis Nursery Website
Facebook Page
Crisis Nursery provides emergency child care (24/7, 365) for families experiencing emergencies/crises. They accept children birth through 6 years of age with no waiting list and no fees.
Illini 4000 Website

Non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against cancer, the support of those affected by cancer, and the documentation of how cancer impacts the lives of Americans. Annual charity bike-ride.

Restoration Urban Ministries

Website

Facebook Page

Offers assistance -- through "temporary housing, classes and workshops, case management, employment and spiritual guidance and counseling, substance abuse recovery programs, a food and clothing pantry, and skills training" -- to needy individuals and families in the East Central Illinois area.

 

Community Organizations & Advocacy Groups/Initiatives

Name URL Description
ACCESS Initiative Website "ACCESS Initiative is a new System of Care in Champaign County to help youth
(ages 10-18) function better at home, in school, in the community, and throughout life.
American Legion Post #559 Facebook Page  
Champaign County Health Care Consumers Website  
C-U Citizen Access Website A "community online news and information project devoted to investigative
and enterprise coverage of social, justice and economic issues in east central Illinois."
CU Citizens for Peace and Justice

Website

Facebook Page

 
C-U Fit Families, Family Resiliency Center

Website

Blog

"C-U Fit Families is a coalition of campus and community organizations working to
promote healthy eating and active living in the home, in schools and child care
environments, and in the community."
Greenhouse co-op in Urbana Website  
I-Resist! Website A group of students, faculty, and community members who address
issues facing people of color in the UIUC community. 
NAACP - Champaign County Branch 

Website

Facebook Page

 
National Council of Negro Women in
Champaign, IL
Website  
UC Bike Ride Website A "collection of useful information to make bicycling in and around
Urbana, Champaign and the surrounding areas easier, safer and more fun."

 

Education & School Groups/Initiatives

Name URL

Campus Academy (proposed

school in Champaign)

Blog
Champaign Central African American Club - Alumni Facebook Page
Charles Schutlz (local citizen) blog
on Champaign Unit 4 school district
Blog
Engaging and Empowering Youth: E2Y Website
Extending Library Services to Empower Youth Website
Illinois Public Media - Youth Media Workshop Website
King School Alums (Urbana, IL) Facebook Page
Odyssey Project - College course for community
members at poverty level
Website
Parkland College Digital Divide Training Website
Tap In Leadership Academy

Website

Facebook Page

Wiki

TALKS Mentoring Website
Urbana High School Black Alumni Network Facebook Page

 

Government Groups & Civic Organizations

Name URL
Champaign County Black Chamber of Commerce

Website

Facebook Page

City of Champaign Community Mapping Website
City of Champaign Community Relations Office Website
City of Champaign Human Relations Commission Website
City of Champaign Neighborhood Services Website

 

Greek Organizations & Social Clubs

Name URL

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,

Epsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter

Website

Alpha Phi Alpha, Tau Chapter

Website

Facebook Page

Alpha Phi Alpha,

Zeta Xi Lambda Chapter

Facebook Page

Delta Sigma Theta

Champaign-Urbana Alumnae Chapter

Website

Facebook Page

Femme Fatale Social Club Facebook Page
First Lady Social Club Myspace Page
High Maintenance Divaz Facebook Page

Iota Phi Theta 

Website

Kappa Alpha Psi

Website

Phi Beta Sigma,

Epsilon Xi Chapter

Website

Facebook Page

Phi Rho Eta, Gamma Chapter

Website
Platinum Ladies Social Club

Website

Facebook Page

Sigma Gamma Rho Website
Tres Chic Ladyz Social Club Facebook Page
Women of Prestige Champaign Facebook Page

Zeta Phi Beta,

Nu Delta Chapter

Website

Facebook Page

 

Local Businesses

Name URL Description
4 Slick Events Facebook Page Event planning
Bad Boyz Productions Facebook Page Music production & promotion
Champaign Minority Business Directory Website  
Dodd & Maatuka Website Attorneys
The Great Impasta

Website

Facebook Page

Italian restaurant
Illinois Skydiving Center Website  
Infinite Lee Scents

Website

Facebook Page

Bath & body products
Jeffrey Barkstall Website Local real estate agent
JimShoes Fashion, Entertainment,
Management
Website  
Les Cheveux Gallery Website Hair salon and barber
Lord and Lacy BBQ Catering

Website

Facebook Page

 
Lucretia’s Body Oils and Sprays

Website

Facebook Page

 
Nature’s Table Coffee
House and Restaurant
Website  
Power n Soul Pro

Website

Facebook Page

Entertainment and event production
Prime Sole

Website

Facebook Page

A shoe and sporting goods store with locations in
Champaign, Effingham, Fairview Heights, and St. Louis.
Seaboat

Website

Facebook Page

Restaurant
SupporTech Computers Inc Facebook Page  
Williams’ Memorial Services Website  

 

Local History

Name URL Description
A Brief and Incomplete History of Resistance at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Website Zine by Heath Schultz
African Americans in Urbana and Champaign Cities Website University of Illinois historic resources and publications list
eBlackCU Website A collaborative portal on African-American history and culture in Champaign-Urbana.
Ethnography of the Brown v Board Jubilee Commemoration at the University of Illinois Website  
Guide to African-American Resources at the University of Illinois Archives Website  
KKK History in Champaign Urbana Website Timeline
Project 500 at the University of Illinois Website "Project 500 was the first extensive effort by the University of Illinois to offer equal educational opportunities for all of the residents of Illinois."
"You Know You Grew Up In Urbana Champaign If You Remember..." Group Facebook Page  

 

Local Musicians, Arts/Music Groups, & Media

Name URL
Alexis Gwin Website
Candy Foster & Shades of Blue

Website

Facebook Page

Cecil Bridgewater Website
Cynthia Turner & Heartspeak

Website

Facebook Page

Myspace Page

Youtube Channel

Dajavu Facebook Page
Hazey Music Website
Hip Hop XPress

Website

Facebook Page

Illinois Public Media Youtube Channel
Jack McDuff Website
Kevin Turner Myspace Page
The Lost Toys Facebook Page
Marina Park Music Website
Minister Noah L. Brown Youtube Channel
Mo'Betta Music Facebook Page
Mr. 4th Letter

Website

Youtube Channel

Phoebe Lenear

Website

Facebook Page

Unity in Action Magazine

Website

Facebook Page

Blog

University of Illinois Black Chorus

2008-2009 Facebook Page

2009 Sept. 11 Memorial Concert Recording

WBCP 1580AM

Website

Facebook Page

Whitney Keaton

Website

Facebook Page

 

University of Illinois Offices, Groups, & Resources

Name URL Description
African-American Architecture Alumni Project Website  
Black Graduate Student Union Facebook Page  
Black Greek Council Website  
Central Black Student Union Facebook Page  
Law, Race, & Space Reading Group Website
Wiki
 
Office of Diversity, Equity, & Access Website  
Office of Inclusion & Intercultural Relations Website  
Office of Minority Student Affairs Website  
Prairienet Website "This site is provided through the Center for Digital Inclusion as one
means for faculty, staff and students at the Graduate School of Library and Information
Science and other units at the University of Illinois to document community engagement
with long-term and new community partners."