August 1, 2018 CONTACT: Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 First Death in Wisconsin Linked to Fake Weed DHS continues to urge people to stop using synthetic cannabinoids The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is confirming a death in Milwaukee County related to the use of synthetic cannabinoids, often called fake weed, K2, and spice. […]

Please follow link below http://ap-od.org/resources?s=immigration From: Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors Releases Spanish-language Video to Support Immigrant Parents “We are pleased to announce the release of a video we produced in response to the requests from thousands of parents who find themselves and their children in an environment that is increasingly uncertain for immigrants. The video demonstrates […]

http://www.uww.edu/ce/fairhaven/spring-2018 Native America: People and Places, Past and Present America’s indigenous peoples have rich and diverse traditions and cultures. What are the impacts of historical treaties and contemporary policies on native people past and present? How are native communities responding to issues of social injustice? Join us this spring as we explore historic and contemporary […]

Justice Overcoming Borders (JOB) is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.  JOB seeks to empower and engage community members (We the People) in a broad range of social justice issues. Meetings: 1st Thursday of the Month, 5 – 6:30  (no July mtg) Beloit Public Library Meeting Room605 Eclipse Boulevard Website: http://www.justiceovercomingborders.org/index.html Contact: Ruth Kolpack, President, 608-362-7356  Email […]

“The New Confederacy” – is the Midwest now the most difficult place for people of color? See the following news article as one example: https://www.yahoo.com/news/confederate-flag-bearing-trucks-park-outside-michigan-school-194007464.html  Racial profiling article: Does that happen more frequently in our area? racial profiling

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  https://wisconsinfirstnations.org/   Wisconsin First Nations Education Explore a rich collection of educational videos, teacher professional development resources, lesson plans for all grades, and learning tools for your classroom and library! Our Mission Wisconsin First Nations provides educators and pre-service teachers accurate and authentic educational resources for the teaching of the Native Nations of Wisconsin. […]

Mission: To connect Latinos with information and services to better their quality of life, and to build their capacity to engage in the larger community. Website: http://www.latinoservices.org Contact: Cecilia Ramirez, Coordinator, 608-361-1928  Email, lspcayuda@yahoo.com Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month, 1pm, 717 Hackett St. Beloit, WI

Mission: To ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and eliminate hatred and racial discrimination. Website: http://www.naacp.org Contact: D. Harrell, President, 608-365-1881 Dr. D. Baskin, Vice President, 608-289-7272 Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6pm, 2639 Sunshine Lane, Beloit Pentecostal Church  

S & J Consulting provides workshops, focus groups, keynote addresses on diversity, inclusion, cultural competency, respectful communication, anti racism, and character education. We customize our agendas to meet your needs. We work with schools, profits, non profits, and municipalities. S & J has facilitated numerous workshops for the Diversity Action Team of Rock County. Although […]