Recognizing that racial segregation often takes
place in leisure spaces, we sought to gain a greater understanding of African
Americans who specifi cally seek out leisure settings that are linked
to their sub-population. Th us, the purpose of this…
This project aims to answer the following questions: 1) What is the historical background of the Central Black Student Union (CBSU)? 2) Does CBSU still perform the same functions and hold fast to the same traditions and beliefs that they once…
This inquiry, based on qualitative data obtained from both participant interviews and my own personal observations, seeks to understand the relationship between African American students of Parkland College, the University of Illinois, and similarly…
This paper presents initiatives taken in the Afya project towards bridging the digital divide through social and digital literacy, equitable access, training, and content initiatives at the community level. As a participatory action research project,…
Over the past 20 years, from 1989 to 2009, researchers and community members at the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have been consistently involved in exploring and applying
technology usage in the local community, specifically in…
The research project "Higher Education Public Service Responsibilities in the Black Community" (PSR) has centered around the public service role of the University of Illin01s and Parkland College in the black community of Champaign-Urbana. The…
File from the John Lee Johnson Papers on a proposed, but never implemented, community technology center to be located in a former church in North Urbana. Scans are low-resolution.
Two volume report on the proposed revitalization of North First Street, prepared by Urban Planning students under the direction of Leonard Heumann for the City of Champaign. In two volumes.
