DiversityJuly 21, 2021 Blending Creativity, Tradition: True Lor Vue Brings Passion for Art to Leadership Role new Hmong association director brings education, artistic background to her position, hoping to create more collaborations
Music DiversityJuly 16, 2021 [PHOTOS] Midwest Artist Academy Hosts Drumming Workshop, Highlighting Vibrancy Of Korean Culture high school students experienced countless opportunities to explore creative arts this week as part of inaugural arts academy
Diversity Community OrgsJune 21, 2021 [PHOTOS] Chippewa Valley Celebrates Juneteenth celebration in Carson Park features music, spoken word, and awarding of inaugural Uniting Bridges Diversity Awards
Diversity EventsJune 16, 2021 Chippewa Valley Will Celebrate Juneteenth in Carson Park event to feature musical and spoken-word performances, and will recognize Uniting Bridges’ Diversity Award recipients
DiversityJune 15, 2021 UnitedHealthcare - 2021 Honoree - Uniting Bridges Diversity Awards Providing people from all backgrounds access to individualized healthcare and insurance is at the heart of United Healthcare’s mission.
DiversityJune 15, 2021 Pa Thao - 2021 Honoree - Uniting Bridges Diversity Awards Founder of Black and Brown Womyn Power Coalition, and first female director of the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association.
DiversityJune 15, 2021 David Carlson - 2021 Honoree - Uniting Bridges Diversity Awards Founder of We Adapt, regional organizer for the ACLU, and social justice advocate.
LGBTQ+ Diversity BooksJune 9, 2021 Zesty New Zine: LGBTQ+ Community Center Publishes First-Ever Zine to Celebrate Pride Month small publication features voices and artwork from local LGBTQ+ individuals
News Women DiversityMay 26, 2021 A New Face in the City: Dr. Jeneise Briggs Starts Role as New EDI Coordinator listening, learning, and having compassion are at the core of Briggs’ position with the city, county
Film Diversity While Black Project: Story-Based Project Hopes to Shed Light on Microaggressions UW-Stout alum collaborates with Twin Cities-based creator to win video award for new anti-racism effort May 19, 2021
DiversityMay 17, 2021 Chi-Hi Grads Create Change, One Story at a Time social media-based social justice organization shares anonymous stories of discrimination, harassment in the Chippewa Valley
On Campus DiversityMay 4, 2021 UWEC Celebrates Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month campus events planned throughout first week of May
On Campus DiversityMay 3, 2021 Remember the Missing: Red Dresses Spotlight Crisis for Indigenous Women UWEC campus display planned for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Awareness Day May 5
In The Mix DiversityApril 28, 2021 COLUMN: Using Social Media for Social Change woke.pdf, a Chippewa Valley-based Instagram page, provides education, resources
News DiversityApril 26, 2021 City, County Will Share New Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Coordinator Dr. Jeneise Briggs will begin work in Eau Claire in May
Diversity Community OrgsApril 6, 2021 Uniting Bridges Launches New Diversity Awards effort by Uniting Bridges, Volume One will recognize those seeking to bridge differences in the Valley
Books DiversityApril 6, 2021 One Book, One Community: Library Initiative Aims to Foster Conversations annual reading program focuses on Isabel Wilkerson’s ‘Caste’
On Campus DiversityApril 6, 2021 UWEC Culture Fest Offers Tour of the World From the Comfort of Your Home newly rebranded International Folk Festival slated for April 17-23
News DiversityApril 2, 2021 [PHOTOS] Marching Against Hate UWEC students gather for rally, vigil, aimed to amplify Asian voices
Diversity EventsApril 2, 2021 Celebrate Hmong Heritage Month With These 6 Events UWEC to host series of events in April to explore Hmong culture
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