# Black & Latinx Summit (BLS)

- Dates: 30 January 2027
- Location: I Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign, United States
- Address: 1900 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 61820
- Organiser: Student Success, Inclusion & Belonging
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The Black and Latinx Summit is an annual conference for students from all intersections. It focuses on understanding the historical and contemporary traumas faced by communities of color in the United States. The summit aims to create a space for learning, connection, and finding ways to strengthen these communities.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://ssib.illinois.edu/BlackandLatinxSummit)
- [Agenda](https://mtd.org/maps-and-schedules/bus-stops/info/1stihotel/)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Where to stay

- **Hyatt Place**: 180 m from the venue, 217 North Neil Street, Champaign, 61820
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-us/hotel/illinois/hyatt-place-champaign-urbana/cmizc)
  - Phone: +1-217-531-2800
- **Randolph St Co-Op**: serviced apartment, 400 m from the venue, 317 South Randolph Street, Champaign, 61820
  - [Hotel website](https://www.couchcooperative.org)
- **Champaign Garden Inn**: 620 m from the venue, 411 West Hill Street, Champaign, 61820
  - [Hotel website](https://champaigngardeninn.com/)
  - Phone: +1-217-351-9900
- **TownePlace Suites**: 1.2 km from the venue, 603 South Sixth Street, Champaign, 61820
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmpts-towneplace-suites-champaign-urbana-campustown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-217-344-1600
- **Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana**: 1.6 km from the venue, 1200 West University Avenue, Urbana, 61801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cmiilhx-hampton-champaign-urbana/)
  - Phone: +1-217-337-1100
- **Homewood Suites**: 1.9 km from the venue, 1417 South Neil Street, Champaign, 61820
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cmihwhw-homewood-suites-champaign-urbana/)
  - Phone: +1-217-352-9960
- **Hilton Garden Inn**: 1.9 km from the venue, 1501 South Neil Street, Champaign, 61820
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cmichgi-hilton-garden-inn-champaign-urbana/)
  - Phone: +1-217-352-9970

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/black-latinx-summit/