1 day ago · CHAMPAIGN — City council member Davion Williams said he has no intention of resigning despite calls for his removal after he defended the use of the swastika as a symbol in a Facebook post on ...

1 day ago · The since deleted post by Council member Davion Williams drew a strong rebuke from Champaign's mayor, at least one other member of city council, and members of the public.

1 day ago · CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — Council Member Davion Williams is facing backlash after posting a swastika on his personal Facebook page, defending his use of the antisemitic symbol. The post has sparked outrage and condemnation from city officials and community members. "This blatant display and disregard for the values we uphold as a city is unacceptable," city …

1 day ago · Council member Davion Williams changed his profile picture to the image of a swastika. The post quickly drew criticism in the comments, with people responding that the symbol is hateful. Williams replied, saying the swastika had been used for thousands of years prior across multiple cultures and religions to represent “good fortune, well ...

1 day ago · Davion Williams, Champaign City Council member, was condemned by Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen and other council members today after publishing and defending the use of a swastika on his personal Facebook account, according to a press release by the city on Friday. “This blatant display and disregard for the values we uphold as a City is unacceptable,” the …

About Davion Williams. I was born in Danville, IL, and at the tender age of six I moved to the Urbana-Champaign area with my mother and brother. I have been a product of both Urbana and Champaign school districts.

Dec 26, 2024 · CHAMPAIGN — In a joint statement Thursday, rabbis and leaders of local Jewish organizations said they appreciate Champaign City Council member Davion Williams’ apology for statements they called...

Dec 23, 2024 · Champaign City Council member Davion Williams issued a statement Tuesday apologizing for comments he made during the previous week's council meeting which were criticized by some as...

Dec 28, 2024 · After that, council member Davion Williams shared his thoughts, which Jewish leaders said cut deep. “Council member Williams raised several tropes that were Judeophobic and anti-Semitic,” said...

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