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To help local businesses, the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce created a virtual tour of Greater La Crosse. This tour includes community highlights, recreational opportunities, education, neighborhoods, industries and employment, and opportunities for belonging and community involvement. We hope […]
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La Crosse County is seeking to hire a Safe Babies Court Team Community Coordinator. This is a full-time position in the Human Services department.
Read MoreThe U.S. celebrates this Independence Day amid nationwide protests and calls for systemic reforms. In this short film, five young descendants of Frederick Douglass read and respond to excerpts of his famous speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” which asks all Americans to consider the country’s long history of denying equal rights to Black people.
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In Brave New Films’ latest #YouthInAction series, Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT) fight to stop the school to prison pipeline in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Watch the video here to find out if LIT’s demand to invest in their future succeeds. LIT is […]
Read MoreLearn some basics about white privilege, how it affects all of us, and some things we can do. Presented for the Greater La Crosse Area Diversity Council by UW Madison Division of Extension La Crosse County Human Development and Relationships Educator Heather Quackenboss.
Read MoreIf you are interested in providing support for an organization that helps and supports minorities, consider: Wale Elegbede ( Supporting Minority and Underrepresented Populations, Diversity and Inclusion, Mentoring Youth and Professionals in At Risk Populations, Fighting Hate, Racism and Islamophobia, […]
Read MoreLa Crosse County Health Department is partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard and the City of Onalaska to host a community drive-through COVID-19 testing site on Thursday, May 21st from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM at the Onalaska Omni Center 255 Riders Club Rd, Onalaska, Wisconsin 54650.
Read MoreDismantling White Supremacy Culture in Daily Life: Recognizing Oppressive Tools of Modern Profession
You’re invited to our next educational session taking place virtually, on the last Wednesday of this Month of May! Self-reflection and actionable personal growth are key elements to deconstructing oppressive forces in our daily lives. This discussion-based workshop will introduce […]
Read MorePlease Join us at no charge to you, for our White Privilege Encore Training! This presentation will allow audience to learn and understand more about White Privilege, and what this means as individuals. Registration is limited, and you can’t miss […]
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