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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!!
Events
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School Supply Summer Food Drive & COVID-19 Vaccine Mobile Clinic
First Congregational Church 2503 Main St., La Crosse, WI, United StatesThe WAFER Food Pantry Truck will provide food items. School supplies will be distributed. A mobile Covid-19 vaccine clinic will also be available. View Flier (English) View Flier (Espanol) Provided by the Coulee Region Immigration Task Force, La Crosse County Health Department, and WAFER Food Pantry.
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Wisconsin’s Black Women Empowerment Conference
Viterbo University Fine Arts Center 900 Viterbo Dr., La Crosse, WI, United StatesThe Wisconsin Black Women Empowerment Conference presented by AllThatJazz will be taking place on Saturday August 28, 2021. This event will be held in La Crosse, Wisconsin at Viterbo University Fine Arts Center (900 Viterbo Dr. La Crosse, WI 54601). This one-day event will be filled and focused on the Black women’s experience. Black women from across the state […]
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(Mis)trust in the COVID-19 Vaccine in the African American Community
OnlineA Mayo Clinic-sponsored forum to help inform your decision. FEATURING: KIZZMEKIA CORBETT, PHD Assistant Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health PERNESSA SEELE, DHL, MS Founder/CEO Balm in Gilead, Inc. LAPRINCESS BREWER, MD, MPH Mayo Clinic CHYKE DOUBENI, MBBS, MPH Mayo Clinic Register Here After registering, you will receive […]
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Advocacy Training
VenueVirtualOrganizerNew Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers(608) 791-2610programcoord@nhagainstabuse.orgEvent DetailsFor the safety of our community, we are continuing to hold our Advocacy Trainings online. We invite you to SAVE THE DATE for a four-part series held via Zoom from 6 pm to 9 pm: Monday, Sept. 13th Tuesday, Sept. 14th Monday, Sept. 20th Tuesday, Sept. 21st New […]
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The Workforce Forum: The Language of Diversity
VenueThe Workforce Forum: The Language of DiversityOrganizerMary Nelsonlaxwakingupwhite@googlegroups.comEvent DetailsWorkforce Connections, Inc., in partnership with the La Crosse Area Society for Human Resource Management (LASHRM), would like to invite you to join us in celebrating Workforce Development Month during our 6th Annual Workforce Forum. The purpose of the 6th Annual Workforce Forum: The Language of Diversity […]
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All Are Welcome: Celebrating Community Diversity and Resisting Racism
Weigent Park PlaygroundJoin 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! Background: Recently, residents of La Crosse have encountered elevated levels of racism and […]
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Not Even a Grain of Rice: Buying Food on Credit in the Dominican Republic
UW La Crosse Centennial Hall 1404Dr. Christine Hippert (ARC/ANT) discusses her new book, which examines buying food on credit in corner stores in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Hippert’s talk will highlight people’s experiences with food, debt, and survival the emerging social changes of race, gender, class, and citizenship.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Gathering & Walk
VenueCameron Park4th St S La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601OrganizerNew Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers(608) 791-2610dev@nhagainstabuse.orgEvent DetailsIn the United States, 20 people are physically abused every minute at the hands of an intimate partner. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time to spread awareness about the gravity of the effects of domestic violence in our communities. Community […]
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Film Presentation and Discussion: “Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado”
UW La Crosse -The Union TheaterA documentary film by filmmakers Cristina Costantini and Kareem Tabsch honoring the extraordinary life of famous Puerto Rican astrologer, fashion icon, and a champion for LGBTQ rights Walter Mercado. The film explores his complicated character, glamour, and his expansive legacy over his 50 years in public life. Film Discussion by Dr. Víctor Macías-González (HIS).
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Donuts, Coffee, and Collaboration
VenueNew Horizons La Crosse Outreach Center1223 Main Street La Crosse, Wisconsin 54603OrganizerRosanne Northwood(608) 791-2610ra2@nhagainstabuse.orgEvent Details99% of victims of domestic abuse have also experienced financial abuse, and for 3 out of 4 victims, financial security was their primary reason for staying in the abusive relationship. Survivors looking to New Horizons for help in escaping their abuser […]
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Waking Up White – Through the Eyes of an Interracial Couple
OnlinePresented by Dr. Bee Lo and Lynette Prieur Lo Dr. Bee and Lynette will share their personal stories of times they have seen racism and white supremacy show its ugly face in our community. Living as a biracial couple for the past 30 years they have too many stories to share. Dr. Bee will graciously […]
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“Returning To Ourselves”
OnlineIn honor of Indigenous People's Day and National Coming Out Day, Dr. Roger Kuhn will be speaking. Sponsored by the UWL Pride Center, Rainbow Unity, Transform, and the Native American Student Association. Dr. Roger Kuhn (he/him) is a Poarch Creek Two-Spirit Indigequeer soma-cultural sex therapist and sexuality educator. Roger's work explores the concepts of decolonizing […]