Monthly Archives: January 2014

The Community Saturday School and the Ongoing Campaign for Literacy

Posted on 01/31/2014 by Amira Davis

“History has shown that, up to the present time, revolutionary regimes have been the only ones capable of organizing successful mass literacy campaigns. From the Soviet Union to China, from Vietnam to Cuba, all revolutionary governments have given high priority … Continue reading →

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New MLK Sculpture by Preston Jackson

Posted on 01/31/2014 by Brian Dolinar

A new sculpture by African American artist Preston Jackson has been installed at King Park in Urbana. Inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr., it makes reference to major moments in the Civil Rights struggle, depicting a bus from the Montgomery … Continue reading →

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Hidden Costs of Drought and Floods

Posted on 01/31/2014 by Gregory McIsaac

    Gregory McIsaac Climate models indicate that Midwestern US will likely experience warmer and more volatile weather in the future, with more intense rainfall and more frequent and severe droughts. Trends in this direction are already evident. The severe … Continue reading →

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Talk on the Black History of Illinois

Posted on 01/31/2014 by Brian Dolinar

Saturday February 15, 2-3 p.m. Urbana Free Library, Lewis Auditorium (ground floor) On Saturday, February 15, 2-3 p.m., the Public i‘s own Brian Dolinar will talk about a book he recently published, The Negro in Illinois: The WPA Papers. The … Continue reading →

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The Economic and Political Context of Student Debt

Posted on 01/31/2014 by David Green

Alan Collinge, author of “The Student Loan Scam: The Most Oppressive Debt in U.S. History and How We Can Fight Back,” recently spoke to students at Lincoln Hall on the UI campus. His argument is detailed, persuasive, and heartbreaking; it … Continue reading →

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“University of Inequality?”

Posted on 01/31/2014 by Brian Dolinar

“University of Inequality?” The rich are getting richer while working families are falling behind at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. A new report shows that the school’s clerical and technical staff have seen their wages stagnate in recent years and … Continue reading →

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