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The U.S. celebrates this Independence Day amid nationwide protests and calls for systemic reforms. In this short film, five young descendants of Frederick Douglass read and respond to excerpts of his famous speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” which asks all Americans to consider the country’s long history of denying equal rights to Black people.
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In Brave New Films’ latest #YouthInAction series, Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT) fight to stop the school to prison pipeline in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Watch the video here to find out if LIT’s demand to invest in their future succeeds. LIT is […]
Read MoreLearn some basics about white privilege, how it affects all of us, and some things we can do. Presented for the Greater La Crosse Area Diversity Council by UW Madison Division of Extension La Crosse County Human Development and Relationships Educator Heather Quackenboss.
Read MoreIf you are interested in providing support for an organization that helps and supports minorities, consider: Wale Elegbede ( Supporting Minority and Underrepresented Populations, Diversity and Inclusion, Mentoring Youth and Professionals in At Risk Populations, Fighting Hate, Racism and Islamophobia, […]
Read MoreLa Crosse County Health Department is partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard and the City of Onalaska to host a community drive-through COVID-19 testing site on Thursday, May 21st from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM at the Onalaska Omni Center 255 Riders Club Rd, Onalaska, Wisconsin 54650.
Read MoreDismantling White Supremacy Culture in Daily Life: Recognizing Oppressive Tools of Modern Profession
You’re invited to our next educational session taking place virtually, on the last Wednesday of this Month of May! Self-reflection and actionable personal growth are key elements to deconstructing oppressive forces in our daily lives. This discussion-based workshop will introduce […]
Read MorePlease Join us at no charge to you, for our White Privilege Encore Training! This presentation will allow audience to learn and understand more about White Privilege, and what this means as individuals. Registration is limited, and you can’t miss […]
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The La Crosse Area SURJ chapter is part of a nationwide network of people, particularly calling in white people, focused on organizing for racial justice.
Read MoreThe goal of AAMAN’s (the African American Mutual Assistance Network) Spiritual Program is to help an individual deepen their relationship with the Lord, to look to Him for direction, and/or to learn and grow in their own personal spirituality.
Read MoreJoin community leaders, neighbors, and city officials at Weigent Park as we celebrate the official placement of “All Are Welcome” signs at all La Crosse public parks. City leaders will make brief remarks to be followed by children’s activities. Please bring your family!
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Lunch And Learn: Self-Care for the Long Haul for advocates of workplace well-being
Doing Good Work and Living Your Dreams In this workshop, we’ll consider how important it is to nurture ourselves even as we continue to work for social justice. We’ll consider […]