Community Calendar

This community calendar is provided as a place for community members, businesses, and organizations to submit their diversity-related events. Event information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. However, changes can occur. We strongly encourage you to confirm details directly with the event host, or venue, before you travel to any event promoted on our Community Calendar.

Complete this form to submit your event. We will review your event, usually within 2-3 business days, and will decide whether it fits adequately with our mission. We encourage you to include information about disability accommodation on all your event announcements.

Repeating Events

First Thursdays 1pm—3pm
In the Pride Center with Pastor Kathryn, LuMin
Card Making, Beaded Identity Bracelets, Mandalas, Rock Painting and more.
Drop in, chat, and find support in both queer and spiritual identities!

Second Wednesdays 12pm—2pm
In the Pride Center with Planned Parenthood
Stop by for support, resources, and good conversations!!

  • Part II Amplifying the Voices of Black Youth and Their Parents in the La Crosse Area

    Online Event

    You can’t miss Part II of this pressing educational program unveiling the perspectives of black youth and their parents in the La Crosse area. This event will facilitate discussion and understanding on a film intended to amplify the voices of the La Crosse area black youth and their parents, to engage our community in necessary conversations about bias, racism, and privilege.

    Free
  • Leaning Into Difficult Conversations

    Online Event

    With controversial subjects and polarization at an all-time high, it’s seemingly more difficult than ever to keep our conversations civil.  Just in time for the holidays, we’ll learn communication strategies to handle conflict and navigate difficult conversations at home, work, or in our communities.

  • The Enduring Families Project

    Online Event

    The Enduring Families Project performs live re-enactments of La Crosse Black historical figures. To ensure the legacy of this important history videos have been created and two of the newest videos will be shared at the Dec. 15th presentation.

  • Justice Night: Systemic Racism 101

    Venue Online Zoom Meeting ID 836-954-970 310 4th Street South Lacrosse, Wisconsin 54601 Organizer Pastor Anna-Lisa Hunter, Bobbi Rathert (608) 782-3018 info@bridgesdowntown.com Event Details online free event. Justice Night event to introduce and define systemic racism basics with two short films, open discussion between each video

  • Overcoming Challenges with Grit & Grace, FSC

    VenueOnlineOrganizerFranciscan Spirituality Center(608) 791-5295FSCenter@fspa.orgEvent DetailsOur keynote speaker will be Kao Kalia Yang, a Hmong-American writer, teacher and public speaker based in Minneapolis. Kalia will reflect on her spiritual journey into writing. She comes from a people who are new to what is written; a long time ago, the Hun Chinese outlawed the Hmong written language. […]

  • MLK Day of Service, Learning, and Celebration

    VenueViterbo University900 Viterbo Drive La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601OrganizerViterbo Universitymmpinzl@viterbo.eduEvent DetailsOn Monday, January 18th Viterbo University will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day dedicated to a variety of engagement opportunities that not only uplift the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. but provide spaces of learning, service, and advocacy with […]

  • La Crosse Area MLK Holiday Celebration

    Online Event

    Civil rights activist Rev. Dr. William Barber II will present the keynote address at the La Crosse Community Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18 hosted by Viterbo University on Facebook Live.

    Free
  • An Evening with Isabel Wilkerson

    Online Event

    On Jan. 25, 2021, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will welcome journalist and author Isabel Wilkerson as the keynote speaker for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Wilkerson is the author of “Caste” and “The Warmth of Other Suns,” and she is the first African-American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in journalism. Wilkerson will discuss connections […]

    Free
  • Deepening Our Capacity as White Allies and Change Agents

    VenueDeepening Our Capacity as White Allies and Change AgentsOrganizerMary NelsonLaxWakingUpWhite@gmail.comEvent DetailsOn Feb 2nd there is a two-part training happening on white allyship and disrupting racism taught by Kathy Obear and given by The Network. This is a free virtual program. Deepening Our Capacity as White Allies and Change Agents Part 1. Recognize Racist Microaggressions Practices […]

  • Continuing Conversations on Race and Equity: Honoring Black Excellence and the Commitment to Racial Consciousness Thursday, February 18, 2021 2:15 – 3:00 PM ET

    VenueVirtual2615 East Avenue South #103 La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601OrganizerNational Center on Childhood Development(831) 915-8604arlette@glaxdiversitycouncil.comEvent DetailsThe National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (DTL) honors and values black excellence by celebrating Black History Month and integrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging into policies and practices. DTL has a Director of Equity & Outreach to […]

  • Rethinking Christian Responses to Islamophobia

    VenueRethinking Christian Responses to IslamophobiaOrganizerMary Nelsonlaxwakingupwhite@googlegroups.comEvent DetailsPlease join the La Crosse Interfaith Shoulder to Shoulder Network (LISSN) and Viterbo University’s Religious Studies Department on February 18th at 7pm for a virtual presentation titled “Rethinking Christian Responses to Islamophobia.” Our guest speaker for this event will be Todd H. Green, Associate Professor of Religion at Luther […]

  • Amplifying Black Voices Documentary Screening Part 1 and 2

    Amplifying Black Voices Documentary Screening Part 1 and 2 Sunday, Feb. 21, 2 pm, hosted via Zoom Join us for a film screening and discussion on your role in dismantling racism in our community. Documentary Preview. Register Her

Event Notice

Holding the Center: Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Communities Amid National Uncertainty

You’re invited to join us for a virtual panel, a one-hour presentation designed to foster learning, explore solutions, share resources, and strengthen our workplaces and community across the Greater La Crosse region and beyond. This session centers on a timely and important conversation: how we can collectively support immigrant and refugee communities during periods of […]

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Multi­cultural Resource Guide

This guide lists established and emerging resources that reflect and celebrate cultural diversity in our area.

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