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Moving (Straight Ahead) Gayly Forward: A Look Back
Dancer, Performance Artist, and long time Gay Activist to Speak at UWLnLGBT activist and performer Patrick Scully is presenting his perspectives on the intersection of performance and queer activism from 2:15 to 3:10 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, in the Frederick Theatre, lower level of Morris Hall, 16th and State streets, on the UWL campus.. […]
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Loving Day: Changing the Faces of La Crosse
Intercultural Organization Promoting Awareness (IOPA) is hosting their annual Loving Day event on October 11, 2017. Loving Day recognizes the legalization of Interracial Marriage. Please join us from 10:00am-4:00pm for the photo gallery and social. From 7:00-9:00pm we will be hosting an Interracial Marriage Panel of campus and community members.
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Millie and the Lords
Omar Granados, UWL associate professor of Global Cultures and Languages, will give an introduction before screening the film “Millie and the Lords.”nMillie is a Puerto Rican woman in Spanish Harlem who spends her nights working at a local grocery market while she fantasizes about going to college and becoming a writer. When Millie meets Mateo, […]
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Hmong New Year
La Crosse Area Hmong New Year Festival (Open to Public)nBoth days from 8am-5p.mn15 dollars per car or 5 dollars per personnDonations accepted as well
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The Hidden History of Racial Disparities in La Crosse and Wisconsin
How did Wisconsin go from being the leading state in protecting fugitive slaves pre-Civil War to being one of most hazardous places in which to raise a black child today?nHow did we get here – and what can we do to change the racial disparities that impede the well-being of Wisconsin’s African American citizens?nReggie Jackson, […]
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The Hidden History of Racial Disparity in La Crosse and Wisconsin
The Compassionate Community Faith Alliance, African American Mutual Assistance Network, English Lutheran Church, La Crosse County, B.L.A.C.K., and Universalist Unitarians invite you to join us for a special conversation on racial disparities and solutions that are relevant to our very own community. All are welcome to this non-partisan and collaborative event!n How did Wisconsin go […]
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Guest Speaker: Alex Escobar Prado, Community Educator (Guatemala)
Alex Escobar Prado is an activist, educator, and member of the Guatemalan environmental justice organization Youth Organized in Defense of Life (JODVID). Born out of the struggle for community self determination and resistance to Tahoe Resources’ Escobal silver mine in southeastern Guatemala, JODVID uses the arts and popular education to mobilize youth in local and […]
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Cultural Coffee Hour – Politics
Join us for an evening of great conversation! It is a great way to meet new people, discuss international topics and learn about different cultures. Free coffee and cookies provided.