Ongoing Events
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Public Events
La Crosse Area Diversity Council Virtual Lunch and Learn with the La Crosse DJ Collective
Thursday, May 25, 11:30-1:00 pm, online. Pre-registration requested
Learn about ableism in the workplace and best practices for an inclusive culture in your organization and communities.The important topic of this event it's been requested by our members in response to the surveys provided in 2022.
The La Crosse DJ Collective: We see an accessible world where disability is viewed as a natural way of being. We see a world where disabled people can be supported and celebrated through interdependence and disability culture. A world where people are valued for who they are and not what they can or cannot produce.
Thursday, May 25, 11:30-1:00 pm, online. Pre-registration requested
Learn about ableism in the workplace and best practices for an inclusive culture in your organization and communities.The important topic of this event it's been requested by our members in response to the surveys provided in 2022.
The La Crosse DJ Collective: We see an accessible world where disability is viewed as a natural way of being. We see a world where disabled people can be supported and celebrated through interdependence and disability culture. A world where people are valued for who they are and not what they can or cannot produce.
Educational Equity Pre-Summer Institute
Thursday, May 25, 8:30 am - 5:15 pm, online
This unique virtual leadership series is designed to increase educators' capacity for co-creating belonging in all learning spaces. The Educational Equity Leadership Institutes support inclusive learning for authentic self-reflection and engagement while exploring the application of "difficult conversations" about race, equity, inclusion, and systemic oppression. Participants are challenged to understand the dynamics of race and racism in education and other forms of exclusion/oppression and transform their educational practices.
Thursday, May 25, 8:30 am - 5:15 pm, online
This unique virtual leadership series is designed to increase educators' capacity for co-creating belonging in all learning spaces. The Educational Equity Leadership Institutes support inclusive learning for authentic self-reflection and engagement while exploring the application of "difficult conversations" about race, equity, inclusion, and systemic oppression. Participants are challenged to understand the dynamics of race and racism in education and other forms of exclusion/oppression and transform their educational practices.
Cia Siab Rice Pantry Seeking Volunteers
Friday, June 9, 9 am - 2 pm, La Crosse
Cia Siab Inc. will host its upcoming Rice Pantry event Rice Pantry (Fib Txhuv), and is putting out a Call for Volunteers. The event takes place at the Hmoob Cultural and Community Center at 1815 Ward Ave. We are currently seeking 15 dedicated volunteers for this event.
If you are interested in volunteering, kindly complete the sign up for or contact julia@ciasiabinc.org or via phone at 608-615-7117, ext 9, should you have any inquiries. Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to our cause. We greatly appreciate your support.
Friday, June 9, 9 am - 2 pm, La Crosse
Cia Siab Inc. will host its upcoming Rice Pantry event Rice Pantry (Fib Txhuv), and is putting out a Call for Volunteers. The event takes place at the Hmoob Cultural and Community Center at 1815 Ward Ave. We are currently seeking 15 dedicated volunteers for this event.
If you are interested in volunteering, kindly complete the sign up for or contact julia@ciasiabinc.org or via phone at 608-615-7117, ext 9, should you have any inquiries. Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to our cause. We greatly appreciate your support.
Juneteenth
Sunday, June 18, 2023, Riverside Park
We invite you to partner with the events’ hosts, Hope Restores https://hoperestoreswi.org/, Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K.) https://www.blacklax.org/, Enduring Families Project Enduring Families Project and Black Student Leaders.
Your partnership would help provide entertainment, food, speakers, historical education, community building, and family friendly and youth activities.
Your partnership can be (1) monetary, (2) an in-kind donation, (3) hosting a table at the event, and/or (4) recruiting volunteers for the event.
To partner with us, use this link JUNETEENTH PARTNERING
Monetary Donations
Checks should be made payable to Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K) with “Juneteenth Celebration” in the memo line and mailed to Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge, P.O. Box 694, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602.
To donate online, use this link Juneteenth Monetary Donations
To voluteer, use this link Juneteenth Volunteer Sign-up
Thanking Partners: Because your donations benefit this region and beyond, we would like to say thank you:
Sunday, June 18, 2023, Riverside Park
We invite you to partner with the events’ hosts, Hope Restores https://hoperestoreswi.org/, Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K.) https://www.blacklax.org/, Enduring Families Project Enduring Families Project and Black Student Leaders.
Your partnership would help provide entertainment, food, speakers, historical education, community building, and family friendly and youth activities.
Your partnership can be (1) monetary, (2) an in-kind donation, (3) hosting a table at the event, and/or (4) recruiting volunteers for the event.
To partner with us, use this link JUNETEENTH PARTNERING
Monetary Donations
Checks should be made payable to Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K) with “Juneteenth Celebration” in the memo line and mailed to Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge, P.O. Box 694, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602.
To donate online, use this link Juneteenth Monetary Donations
To voluteer, use this link Juneteenth Volunteer Sign-up
Thanking Partners: Because your donations benefit this region and beyond, we would like to say thank you:
- Donations $50-$499—receive free event tabling at the Juneteenth event
- Donations $500 and more—receive free event tabling at the Juneteenth event and your organization’s name on the event t-shirt
- In-kind donations—recognized on social media
August Ball
Saturday, August 5, 2023, UWL Student Union
We invite you to partner with the events’ hosts, Hope Restores https://hoperestoreswi.org/, Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K.) https://www.blacklax.org/, Enduring Families Project Enduring Families Project and Black Student Leaders.
Saturday, August 5, 2023, UWL Student Union
We invite you to partner with the events’ hosts, Hope Restores https://hoperestoreswi.org/, Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K.) https://www.blacklax.org/, Enduring Families Project Enduring Families Project and Black Student Leaders.
The Enduring Families Project at La Crosse Community Theatre
September 22-23, 2023
The Enduring Families Project is a theatre project which brings to life the stories of 19th Century African Americans that lived in La Crosse and its surrounding area: a presidential candidate, a politically active farmer, a vaudeville muscician, a woman boarding house owner, several barbers, including one woman who owned her own barbershop. These stories, told through reenactments, run the gamut of life experiences in 19th Century La Crosse.
September 22-23, 2023
The Enduring Families Project is a theatre project which brings to life the stories of 19th Century African Americans that lived in La Crosse and its surrounding area: a presidential candidate, a politically active farmer, a vaudeville muscician, a woman boarding house owner, several barbers, including one woman who owned her own barbershop. These stories, told through reenactments, run the gamut of life experiences in 19th Century La Crosse.
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