LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – In light of violence at the US Capitol Wednesday, and a Wisconsin prosecutor’s decision earlier this week to not charge the Kenosha police officer who shot Jacob Blake, it’s clear that the challenges we faced in 2020 did not end on December 31st – and neither did the tensions that divide our country.
But people in our area aren’t giving up hope that things can be better.
Nearly $7,000 will help launch a program to continue raising awareness about white privilege and racial inequities in our community.
The La Crosse Community Foundation gave Waking Up White Regional Community Learning Collaborative a grant Thursday to help start a ‘regional read’ that focuses on breaking down racial stereotypes and encourages self-reflection among white people.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - The discussion of racial inequity is one of the most important topics right now around the world, in the U.S., and in our community.
Local churches like Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located in La Crescent, hosts Zoom meetings and small in-person groups, discussing author Debby Irving’s book, ‘Waking Up White.’ The book discusses the hard-hitting topic of ‘white privilege’ and how to dismantle systemic racism.
Pastor Kent Johnson at Prince of Peace, tells News 19 that as a white man, the book was informative, challenging, and enlightening all in one, after reading and discussing Irving’s book.
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2020 has been quite a year that we’ve all endured! We’ve faced unprecedented challenges and are now entering an unusual holiday season. Despite the obstacles and turns, we are grateful for the tremendous successes this year has brought.
On Norwich Pro℠ and Norwich University Online, we’ve been recounting, celebrating and sharing many stories and successes from the year. We’re glad you were along for our journey through 2020, and we are grateful you’ll be along as 2021 comes and Norwich continues its next year of service to the nation.
Alicia Keys and Awkwafina keynote at Mass. Conference for Women
This yearâs event introduced a programming track devoted to racial equity and inclusion alongside its customary sessions on leadership and career advancement.
By A.Z. Madonna Globe Staff,Updated December 11, 2020, 2:14 p.m.
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Alicia Keys (left) and AwkafinaAP photos
The Massachusetts Conference for Women moved online this year, but that didnât stop around 17,000 people from signing up to spend the day on Thursday listening, networking, and learning. And this year, registrants could (and did) participate from anywhere in the world. As programming kicked off, the live chat box filled with greetings from everywhere from Boston and its surroundings to Denmark, Austria, and Poland.