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.)
The Underground Railroad & the Klan Next Door: A Continued Conversation
Monday, March 23, 2026
6 pm to 7 pm; parking lot 7 pm – 7:30 pm
Registration Link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mx1RG7NZQzWfHhK6AR7w-g
The March Courageous Conversation is a continuation of our February conversation, “Parallel Histories: The Underground Railroad and the Klan Next Door; A deep dive into Rock County History.” As we recognize Rock County has a rich racial history engulfed with progress and pushback, we move forward in this conversation to address needs for restorative practices to bring our county together. Ultimately, March’s Courageous Conversation asks the participants, “What does the community need from its leaders and each other to acknowledge the past and move forward in developing an anti-racist county?”
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
Celebrating and Supporting the AANHPI Community
Monday, April 27, 2026
6 pm to 7 pm; parking lot 7 pm – 7:30 pm
Registration Link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/b1Uiy8ZJTJurEWw0JiXgCg
April’s Courageous Conversation: Celebrating and Supporting the AANHPI Community focuses on fostering understanding, dialogue, and advocacy for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. Our conversation will recognize the rich cultural contributions, history, and diversity within these groups, while also addressing challenges such as systemic racism, discrimination, and underrepresentation. Our goal is to create a space for open and honest discussions, celebrating the achievements of AANHPI individuals and providing support to uplift their voices and experiences.
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