Courageous Conversations
Join us the 4th Monday of month for a conversation. Courageous Conversations explores issues of race in Rock County. Topics are selected each month based on current events and the issues people of color are currently facing both locally and nationwide.
The conversations are moderated by members of YWCA Rock County’s racial justice team as well as members of the Diversity Action Team of Rock County.
Courageous Conversations are currently being held virtually via Zoom. Courageous Conversations is held the fourth Monday of each month from 5:30pm – 7 pm. The event is free to attend, but registration is required.
(Please note, Courageous Conversations will be recorded and placed online. Members of the media are also invited to attend. If members of the media are present, an announcement will be made at the beginning of the meeting.)
NOTICE THE NEW START TIME
October Courageous Conversation
Monday, October 27, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Via Zoom
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1356jN0fToOo5YCpsA7dDA
“Progress and Pushback – The Latine Experience”
As the Latine population continues to shape the social, cultural, and economic fabric of the United States, efforts toward equity and representation have met both meaningful progress and growing resistance. We will explore the dual narrative of advancement and opposition — celebrating the strides made in education, politics, and business, while confronting the systemic barriers, stereotypes, and backlash that persist. Through open dialogue, community members and advocates will discuss the roots of this pushback, its impact on civic participation and identity, and strategies for sustaining momentum toward inclusion and justice.
Parking Lot: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Unmoderated Interaction After the Discussion – if needed)
Just to remind us all - the agreements for Courageous Conversations are:
1) stay engaged,
2) experience discomfort,
3) speak your truth, and
4) expect and accept non-closure.