JOIN US FOR A RACIAL JUSTICE WORKSHOP!
The elimination of racism is an on-going process that requires persistence, commitment and continued dialogue. YWCA La Crosse is committed to supporting individuals and organizations in eliminating racism through interactive learning, personal reflection, cultural humility, constructive dialogue, and meaningful action.
Date: June 6th, 7th, and 8th
Time: 8am to 4:30pm
Location: 4439 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, WI 54601 - In the main conference room at Independent Living Resources, La Crosse.
Lunch is on your own but snacks, coffee, and tea will be provided.
Workshop format and overview:
The workshop is three 8-hour days, with a break for lunch each day.
Participants should plan to attend the workshop in its entirety. The workshop is designed to be an introspective exploration of racial identity, the historical and current impact of racism in the U.S., microaggression, white privilege and more. The dialogue process is designed to encourage participation and personal growth, while centering on the experiences of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC).
TOPIC 1 - RACIAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT
Looking at culture through the lens of race, YWCA offers this interactive educational training to broaden intercultural and interracial awareness and to improve intercultural and interracial communication.
TOPIC 2 - DECONSTRUCTING RACISM
This workshop is an examination of how racism is embedded in the historical legacy of the United States in our laws, economy, housing markets, and institutions, including our criminal justice and educational systems. By considering this historical legacy and intergenerational trauma, participants come to understand the impact that past policies still have on our society and local community today.
TOPIC 3 - EXPLORING PRIVILEGE
This programming focuses on advancing and enhancing the knowledge of people committed to challenging racism in the U.S. Through shared self-inquiry and analysis, we explore race-based privilege and its impact on and cost to every member of our society. Participants will also have the opportunity to identify thier own spheres of influence where they can take action to eliminate racism and empower womxn.
This workshop is funded in part by a grant from Wisconsin Humanities, with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the State of Wisconsin. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this project do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Wisconsin Humanities strengthens the roots of community life through educational and cultural programs that inspire civic participation and individual imagination.