What are you eating? Because race matters. Many people start the new year with a commitment to healthy – or at least healthier – eating. But what if you don’t have access to fresh, healthy foods? Much of what we eat is determined by what we can afford and what is nearby. We’ll explore the […]
February 2023 Courageous Conversation Monday, February 27th 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Topic: What Does Loving Racial Justice Look Like? Many of us say that we love racial justice, but what does that look like? What can that look like? Are our words, actions and financial support aligned when it comes to racial justice? Do […]
This month’s Courageous Conversation will be hosted and moderated by our very own Marc Perry! Register in advance to participate. March 2023 Courageous Conversation Monday, March 27th 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Topic: Childcare Is a Social Justice Issue Who can afford to send their children to daycare? Who are the workers, and […]
Courageous Conversations is a monthly online racial justice discussion co-sponsored by Community Action, The Diversity Action Team of Rock County and YWCA Rock County. Monday, April 24th 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Topic: The Dangers of Antisemitism Prejudicial statements about Jewish people. Attacks on synagogues. Antisemitism is increasing in our nation and our world. […]
Community Action is proud to co-sponsor Juneteenth events in Beloit. Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 17, 2023 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Location: Telfer Park in Beloit WI Hosts: YWCA Rock County and the Elite Ladies of Beloit Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rick Daniels, Ed.D. Dr. Rick Daniels serves as the Director of Institutional Equity and Inclusion […]
Courageous Conversations is a monthly racial justice discussion co-sponsored by Community Action, the Diversity Action Team of Rock County and YWCA Rock County. July's topic: Affirmative Action: What is its history? What has it accomplished? What are people saying about it since the Supreme Court’s decision? How has it affected us all? Courageous Conversations: Affirmative […]
Courageous Conversations is a monthly racial justice discussion co-sponsored by Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties, the Diversity Action Team of Rock County and YWCA Rock County. Exploring Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. It was […]
Courageous Conversations is a monthly racial justice discussion co-sponsored by Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties, The Diversity Action Team of Rock County and YWCA Rock County. Next month, January 22, 2024, we will discuss two books by Dr. Robin DiAngelo: “White Fragility” and “Nice Racism”. Please read one or both (at least […]