Jan 31, 2025 · 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. ... the swastika symbol ...

1 day ago · CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — Champaign Councilmember Davion Williams is running unopposed for re-election. But after he posted a swastika on his personal Facebook page Friday, community members and ...

2 days ago · CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Members of the Champaign Jewish community addressed city councilman Davion Williams at Tuesday night’s meeting after Williams changed his Facebook profile photo to a swastika last week. Williams also shared another apology statement at the meeting. Last week, Williams made a Facebook post where he …

3 days ago · City Council member Davion Williams acknowledged that his recent social media post about the "historical context" of swastikas "caused pain, particularly within the Jewish community, as well as ...

2 days ago · Champaign City Council member Davion Williams, who was under fire last week for posting a swastika on his personal Facebook account, issued a public apology to the community this morning.. Williams faced criticism after he defended his use of it Friday morning, according to WCIA.. Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen and fellow city council members were quick to publicly condemn his actions Friday ...

6 days 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 …

6 days ago · Update on 1/31/25 at 3:30 p.m. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Mayor of Champaign and City Council members have released a statement denouncing council member Davion Williams’ swastika post on Facebook. Friday afternoon at approximately 3:22 p.m., Mayor of Champaign, Deborah Frank Feinen, as well as all …

Jan 31, 2025 · City Council member Davion Williams acknowledged that his recent social media post about the "historical context" of swastikas "caused pain, particularly within the Jewish community, as well as...

6 days 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 officials said in a statement.

5 days ago · Davion Williams, District 1 councilman in Champaign, posted the swastika on a personal social media account on Jan. 31, along with a defense of its use, writing “the swastika is an ancient ...