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!!

  • Juneteenth Celebration Social Distance Style

    Just Mercy- FREE SHOWINGnRivoli Theatre 117 N. 4th St., La Crosse, WInCOVID-19 precautions:nnWear a mask (we will be providing some as well)nWe will wipe down seats and have hand sanitizer at the doornWe will be social distancing in the Movie theaternnHosted by: Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge

  • Juneteenth Celebration Social Distance Style

    Event 1- Talk Back Movie discussion- Join us as we facilitate a discussion about the movie Just MercynNoon – 1:00 p.m.nVirtual Zoom- Register at this link nEvent 2– Enduring Families Project Self-Guided Tour- This will be a self-guided tour of historically significant sites and people in La Crosse, with actors along the route who will portray […]

  • Juneteenth Celebration Social Distance Style

    Zoom Juneteenth Celebrationn4:30p.m- 8:00 p.mnVirtual Zoom- Register at this link.nProgram starts at 4:45p.mnLive DJ starting at 6:00p.mnKID FRIENDLYnFor More details visit: https://blacklax16.wixsite.com/blackincnHosted by: Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledgen 

  • WI Artisan Fair

    Midwest Handmade will be hosting a large, diverse group of up to 168 handmade ONLY artisans from across WI and the Midwest in this two day, indoor event at the La Crosse Center South Hall A & B.nConcessions available.nThis event is open to the public, free to attend, and family friendly with a kids game […]

  • Anti-Racism: The La Crosse Area Viewpoint

    Join us for this urgent roundtable discussion, shaped by the perspective of local leaders: Shaundel Spivey, Rebecca Schwarz, Ricardo Acevedo, Dr. Bee Lo, Nicky Buck, and Amanda Goodenough, as they collectively react to and process the current state of racism in the here and now and ultimately explore what it would take to realize a […]

  • Wisconsin Leadership Summit

    Online

    Join Wisconsin’s most influential leaders of color to build community, address issues, and develop strategies for Wisconsin’s future. The Wisconsin Leadership Summit offers two days of discussion, networking, professional development and planning for the future of communities of color across the state.nThe 2020 Wisconsin Leadership Summit will be held virtually October 5-9 from 9am – […]

  • Cry Freedom: Pedagogies of Protests and Pandemic

    Main Theme:  "WE ARE NOT OK".   This lecture/interactive discussion will center around the world of teaching /learning for Native Indigenous students in the region during a time of global pandemic, economic upheaval, protests, and deep emotion. During "Native Indigenous Day" to also focus on the "context" of learning for Native Indigeous students during these historic […]

    Free
  • LWV Public Presentation – Creating a Healthier Multicultural Community — What Can you Do?

    Online

    Speaker: Diana DiazGranados, Public Health Advocate Co-Creator, Creating a Healthier Multicultural Community Project "Creating a Healthier Multicultural Community requires a community that is willing to not only talk the talk but also walk the walk. This session will focus on actionable steps that each of us can do to support this effort."

    Free
  • Listening Session – Local Policing: Forming a Citizens Oversight Board

    Online

    The La Crosse County Criminal Justice Management Council (CJMC), the City of La Crosse, and multiple partners are inviting the public to provide input on the need for a La Crosse area Civilian Oversight Board on Policing. The goal is to build trust and strengthen relationships between the police and our communities by ensuring accessible […]

    Free
  • What is the Borgen Project?

    Online

    Come learn about volunteer opportunities and ways to lower global poverty!

  • White Privilege Symposium 2020

    Online Event

    This two-day symposium centers antiracism, equity, liberation, and justice through education in engaging workshops & extraordinary keynotes. Keynotes: Bettina Love, Jennifer Harvey, Jane Fernandes, and Benjie Howard & Wade Colwell-Sandoval. The unprecedented times we’re experiencing now in education are illuminating inequities that must be addressed in innovative and systemic ways. The third White Privilege Symposium-Iowa […]

  • White Privilege Symposium 2020

    Online Event

    This two-day symposium centers antiracism, equity, liberation, and justice through education in engaging workshops & extraordinary keynotes. Keynotes: Bettina Love, Jennifer Harvey, Jane Fernandes, and Benjie Howard & Wade Colwell-Sandoval. The unprecedented times we’re experiencing now in education are illuminating inequities that must be addressed in innovative and systemic ways. The third White Privilege Symposium-Iowa […]

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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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