Mission Statement
Women of Color strives to uplift, educate, and unite the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s campus on the achievements and contributions of ALL WOMEN OF Color. We also work hand in hand with the community of Urbana-Champaign to ensure the benefits and education we receive as University students are reinvested in the community we serve. We understand the need for the community we occupy at the University of Illinois, so Women of Color fosters unity in maintaining the individuality, self-expression, and authenticity of women of color.
Our Founders
In 1989, Collette Cummings and Frances D. Graham, two Resident Directors at the University of Illinois decided that a program was needed to highlight African American women. They believed that this program should recognize the achievements and the needs of black women on campus as well as in the surrounding community.
Our events
Ice Cream social
Every year, We host our annual Ice cream Social to welcome back Women of color students on Campus. We provide a space to enjoy ice cream, network, and socialize with our exec board and other women of color in campus.
Capture the flag
The past three semester and ongoing, we hosted a glow-in-the-dark capture-the-flag event on the south quad with 12 co-sponsors. This was one of the biggest events we held yet, with over 40 people in attendance! This event brought together black and Latinx org, joining our communities.
Poetry Slam
We hosted an event to invite students of color to share the power of spoken expression. This event gave students a chance yo experience the beauty of creativity and community We co-sponsors with W.O.R.D
Battle of the Sexes
Battle of the Sexes was a fun, lighthearted, and competitive event that brought all sexes together for an exciting and engaging experience, proudly co-sponsored by Men of Impact, Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Alpha Lambda Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
Our Events
Award-winning RSO
Women of Color was recognized at the 2023 CBSU Awards as the #1 Women's Empowerment Organization. We were also recognized as an impactful organization on campus by the women's resource center, as we won the Strive Together Award. Members of Women of Color have also received campus-wide recognition for their leadership and contributions.
Educate, Uplift And Unite
