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2021 Regional Read: Waking Up White by Debby Irving
August - November 2021
Visit the Waking Up White Regional Read page for more information on public presentatations, small group book chats, and how to get your own copy of the book.
August - November 2021
Visit the Waking Up White Regional Read page for more information on public presentatations, small group book chats, and how to get your own copy of the book.
Gary Tyler
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 7-8:30 pm, UWL Main Hall Auditorium
Thursday, Sept. 16, 7 pm, Viterbo University Fine Arts Main Theatre
Gary Tyler was wrongly convicted of first-degree murder at the age of 17 and spent 41 years in Louisiana State Penitentiary, better known as Angola. In 1974 he was charged with the murder of a fellow student, who was white. He was quickly tried and convicted under dubious circumstances and became the youngest inmate in history to be incarcerated on death row. Louisiana's death penalty was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1976, and Tyler's sentence was changed to life in prison. Tyler gained his freedom in 2016 when the Louisiana St. Charles Parish District Attorney's Office overturned his murder conviction. Throughout it all, he maintained his innocence. Today, Tyler lives in Venice, CA where he works at Safe Place for Youth helping homeless youth get off the streets. He is not bitter and concentrates on enjoying his freedom.
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 7-8:30 pm, UWL Main Hall Auditorium
Thursday, Sept. 16, 7 pm, Viterbo University Fine Arts Main Theatre
Gary Tyler was wrongly convicted of first-degree murder at the age of 17 and spent 41 years in Louisiana State Penitentiary, better known as Angola. In 1974 he was charged with the murder of a fellow student, who was white. He was quickly tried and convicted under dubious circumstances and became the youngest inmate in history to be incarcerated on death row. Louisiana's death penalty was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1976, and Tyler's sentence was changed to life in prison. Tyler gained his freedom in 2016 when the Louisiana St. Charles Parish District Attorney's Office overturned his murder conviction. Throughout it all, he maintained his innocence. Today, Tyler lives in Venice, CA where he works at Safe Place for Youth helping homeless youth get off the streets. He is not bitter and concentrates on enjoying his freedom.
WisCorps, Inc. DEI Workshops
Foundations of Internalized Racism: Tuesday Sept. 14, 1:30-4:00 pm
Decentering White Dominant Culture: Tuesday Sept. 28, 1:30-4:00 pm
These workshops are free for anyone interested in learning about the foundations of anti-racism and the environment. All workshops will be held virtually and will be recorded (access for two weeks following). Contact Andrea Frisch at andrea.frisch@wiscorps.org or 608-799-2570 to register.
Foundations of Internalized Racism: Tuesday Sept. 14, 1:30-4:00 pm
Decentering White Dominant Culture: Tuesday Sept. 28, 1:30-4:00 pm
These workshops are free for anyone interested in learning about the foundations of anti-racism and the environment. All workshops will be held virtually and will be recorded (access for two weeks following). Contact Andrea Frisch at andrea.frisch@wiscorps.org or 608-799-2570 to register.
6th Annual WorkForce Forum: The Language of Diversity
Thursday, September 23, 8-11 am, via Zoom
The purpose of the 6th Annual Workforce Forum: The Language of Diversity is to help educate local businesses, human resource professionals, and services providers on Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. Dr. Marcus Lewis will be speaking on Inclusive Language in the Workplace and Amanda Goodenough will be discussing Harnessing Bold Leadership for Equitable Workplaces.
Thursday, September 23, 8-11 am, via Zoom
The purpose of the 6th Annual Workforce Forum: The Language of Diversity is to help educate local businesses, human resource professionals, and services providers on Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. Dr. Marcus Lewis will be speaking on Inclusive Language in the Workplace and Amanda Goodenough will be discussing Harnessing Bold Leadership for Equitable Workplaces.
All Are Welcome: Celebrating Community Diversity and Resisting Racism
Saturday, September 25, 3-5 pm, Weigent Park Playground, La Crosse
The Hate Has No Home Here-La Crosse Campaign, The UWL Anti-Islamophobia Working Group, Weigent-Hogan Neighborhood Association, La Crosse Interfaith Shoulder-to-Shoulder Network, and the La Crosse Public Library invite you to this event. Join community leaders, neighbors, and city officials at Weigent Park as we celebrate the official placement of “All Are Welcome” signs at La Crosse public parks. City leaders will make brief remarks to be followed by children’s activities. Please bring your family! This is part of a broader community-wide visible initiative to foster healthier multicultural communities.
Saturday, September 25, 3-5 pm, Weigent Park Playground, La Crosse
The Hate Has No Home Here-La Crosse Campaign, The UWL Anti-Islamophobia Working Group, Weigent-Hogan Neighborhood Association, La Crosse Interfaith Shoulder-to-Shoulder Network, and the La Crosse Public Library invite you to this event. Join community leaders, neighbors, and city officials at Weigent Park as we celebrate the official placement of “All Are Welcome” signs at La Crosse public parks. City leaders will make brief remarks to be followed by children’s activities. Please bring your family! This is part of a broader community-wide visible initiative to foster healthier multicultural communities.
Toward One Wisconsin Conference
Tuesday - Wednesday, October 12-13, 2021, Eau Claire, WI
Wherever you are on your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) journey, there’s something for you at Toward One Wisconsin. Whether you’re just starting out and overwhelmed, or you’re a leading activist in your community, this conference will provide best practices, insights and implementation tools to help you take the next steps. Across all sectors of business and life in Wisconsin, parallel efforts are underway to prioritize DEI. We may be in different places based on the diversity of our experiences, but we’re all traveling the same journey: Toward One Wisconsin.
Tuesday - Wednesday, October 12-13, 2021, Eau Claire, WI
Wherever you are on your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) journey, there’s something for you at Toward One Wisconsin. Whether you’re just starting out and overwhelmed, or you’re a leading activist in your community, this conference will provide best practices, insights and implementation tools to help you take the next steps. Across all sectors of business and life in Wisconsin, parallel efforts are underway to prioritize DEI. We may be in different places based on the diversity of our experiences, but we’re all traveling the same journey: Toward One Wisconsin.
White Privilege Symposium, A Vision for Racial Equity: History, Truth, and A Call for Action
Friday - Saturday, Dec. 3 and 4, 2021, La Crosse Center
Sponsored by The Privilege Institute and The Waking Up White Collaborative
Keynote speakers include Debby Irving, Jasiri X, Winona LaDuke, and Moore!
Friday - Saturday, Dec. 3 and 4, 2021, La Crosse Center
Sponsored by The Privilege Institute and The Waking Up White Collaborative
Keynote speakers include Debby Irving, Jasiri X, Winona LaDuke, and Moore!
