Champaign County Indivisible 📎
@cc-indivisible
Grassroots progressives allied with @indivisible.org in #IL02, #IL13 and #IL15. Citizens committed to the sustained action needed to change the world. Unsigned posts by @jffdougan; signed as indicated.
Spurlock Museum = more good trouble. • 12:10pm Unfinished Revolutions: Living Stories of American Rights tour • 1pm ACLU of Illinois, League of Women Voters of Champaign County, and National Council of Negro Women of Champaign County • 2:45pm Champaign, Urbana and Rantoul Mayors’ Town Hall -LM
Today at Spurlock Museum: • 10:30am Keynote Rev. Terrance L. Thomas • 11:35am Champaign County elections • 12:55pm Dr. Jeffrey Trask, CU Reparations Coalition • 1:55pm Robert White, African American Heritage Trail • 2:55pm Chyna Figeroa-Dixon, It Takes a Village: Mindset Frames Perspective -LM
TODAY: Community Resource Fair (part 1) 1:30-3:30 pm Champaign Public Library 2 p.m. Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams reads John Lewis’s speech “Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation” Saturday, Sunday and Monday event information: www.champaigncountyindivisible.org/gtlo -LM
A lot of good information about this weekend's Good Trouble Lives On events in our area. Hope to see you there! -LM
Here's another Good Trouble Lives On: Weekend of Action preview, this time from our friends at @weftfm.bsky.social. We can't wait to see you Friday and Monday at Champaign Public Library and Saturday and Sunday at Spurlock Museum of World Cultures. Listen: bit.ly/GoodTroubleW... -LM
Join us at Saturday's parade (spot #59) by 10:30, lot E-14 near State Farm Center. • Parade starts at 11:05 and travels east along Kirby/Florida to Lincoln before turning left/north to the corner of Lincoln and Illinois. • Route is just under 2 miles. Dress for the weather. Bring water. -LM
Saturday is our nation's 250th birthday! Celebrate with us at Market at the Square starting bright and early in Urbana. Then march with Champaign County Indivisible in the parade that steps off at 11:05 a.m. Join us! Boost our parade presence. Register: www.mobilize.us/champaigncou... -LM
Make some joyful noise with Champaign County Indivisible as we ring bells to celebrate our country's 250th birthday. Champaign's Fourth of July parade kicks off just after 11 a.m. on Saturday. More details to come. Join us! Sign up today! www.mobilize.us/champaigncou... -LM
Come one! Come all! Visit us or join us Saturday, July 4 (and other dates) at Market at the Square in Urbana. Volunteers welcome. It's a great way to get to know our group. Details: www.mobilize.us/champaigncou...
No big plans for Saturday? A quick trip to Bloomington could be just the thing! -LM
Join us for Good Trouble Lives On programming July 17-20 in CU. Voting rights, fair elections, how to get involved—all topics dear to activist/legislator the late John Lewis. United = 15 local organizations. * champaigncountyindivisible.org/gtlo * mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/972620/ -LM
July 17-20, the Champaign County area will honor the late John Lewis, a champion of racial equality, voting rights, and other pathways to greater social justice. Please join in for programming organized by our coalition of 14 regional organizations. Watch for more details soon! -LM
Join us as we walk, stroll, and roll in the Fourth of July parade in Champaign. 🔔 Instead of signs, we'll ring bells throughout the route. We'll have plenty to share or bring your own. No cowbells, please. Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Watch for details. www.mobilize.us/champaigncou... -LM
Watch parties focused on your First Amendment rights are set for Sunday. Some options for taking part in the Rise Up, Sing Out! concert at 6:30 pm. ❤️ Danville bit.ly/DanvilleWatc... ❤️ Bloomington bit.ly/WatchPartyBl... ❤️ Watch where you are. bit.ly/WatchPartyWh... Tell your friends! -LM
Join us at noon Saturday at the Urbana Free Library. Everyone is welcome. Agenda: bit.ly/IndivisibleM... ✅✅ Please bring items for the Uniting Pride food pantry. 💚 Hygiene products 💛 Canned tuna/chicken 💙 Granola bars 💚 Canned soups 💜 Crackers 💙 Nuts/trail mix 💛 Peanut butter -LM
For Saturday's general business meeting (noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Urbana Free Library), please support the Uniting Pride food pantry by bringing the following needed items: 💚 Hygiene products 💛 Canned tuna/chicken 💙 Granola bars 💚 Canned soups 💜 Crackers 💙 Nuts/trail mix 💛 Peanut butter -LM
Every day should be Trans Day of Visibility. Thank you, @weftfm.bsky.social, for partnering to share the voices and experiences of our friends and neighbors. Listen: bit.ly/47ZxS9h -LM
Yesterday, people of all ages focused on humanity, freedom, and our nation's Constitution at No Kings 3 in Urbana. They chanted, marched, and made their messages clear. Thank you, Champaign County — more than 4,000 of you — for showing up to fight peacefully for what is right and good. -LM
I didn’t get to take many pictures during our rally - that was other people’s job - but I did get this one after. Kid included with specific permission of the parents. — Jeff
No Kings 3 rally and march today from 1 to 3 p.m. in downtown Urbana. We hope to see you there! And, for those unable to attend, we plan to live stream some portions of this unifying community event. Find Champaign County Indivisible's Facebook page. -LM
Tomorrow (March 28) is the day we gather to show two important things: our contempt for how the president and his minions are running our country … and our unity around peaceful protest, protecting our friends and neighbors, and the power of community. (LM) Please keep these essentials top of mind:
Add a big batch of joy to these trying times by taking part in our costume contest during the No Kings 3 rally on Saturday, March 28 1-3 p.m. in downtown Urbana. Prizes for the best Statue of Liberty, the best Uncle Sam, and the most crowd-pleasing general costume. -LM
Tune in to Catch the Beat on @weftofsoul.bsky.social on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. for a conversation between host Cope Cumpston and three organizers of the No Kings 3 rally Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at the Champaign County Courthouse on Main Street in downtown Urbana.
Safety and de-escalation training happened Saturday at the Urbana Free Library as our community prepares for No Kings 3 happening from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28 in downtown Urbana. Please note: A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action.
Tracey Dougan, our Indivisible co-lead, offers a powerful solution to these extremely challenging times. Joy. Joy in resistance. Let's keep uniting for what is right. JOIN US for the No Kings 3 rally and march from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28 in downtown Urbana. -LM
If you haven't had the pleasure of hearing Back Porch Boys music, today is the day! They'll also help set the tone for No Kings 3 on March 28 in downtown Urbana. Make your signs. Tell your friends. Find details and register here: www.mobilize.us/champaigncou... -LM
Saturday, March 28 is going to be a big day! Make it even bigger by hitting two -- or even three -- No Kings rallies close to home. * 10 to 11:30 a.m., Vermilion County Courthouse * 1 to 3 p.m., Champaign County Courthouse * 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Piatt County Courthouse -LM