Program Overview Middle School Boys Kings of Nia is a program to help young Black middle school-age boys with their transformation from “princes” to “kings.” We provide a space for young Black boys to learn about their identity, and their history. We provide a safe space where Black boys can express themselves and give them…
Program Overview The Black Professionals Network caters to the professional and social development of Black business owners and professionals in the La Crosse area. The Network and included programs builds community and develops a group of professionals who identify as Black, Biracial, and Multiracial with Black being one of their identities. We organize quarterly events…
Program Overview The Summer Experience engages our youth in educational and cultural enrichment. Youth are met with opportunities to attend college tours of Black historical colleges, visit Black historical landmarks and learn about the history of our ancestors locally and nationwide. The Summer Experience has a yearly theme focusing on topics such as S.T.E.M. and…
Program Overview Ujima is a facilitated youth development program that works with small groups of Black youth at the secondary level to create a safe space and community for youth to gain confidence, knowledge, and skills around identity, racial trauma, advocacy, communication, mental health, and relationship development. As the Ujima participants follow through within the…
Program Overview For Students Grades 3-5 Black Youth Summit Jr.is designed to provide a safe space for 3rd-5th grade students to engage in tough conversations on an array of topics such as race, societal pressures, and learn how they can get involved in their community in and out of school. The summit focuses on academic…
Program Overview For Students Grades 6–12 The Black Youth Summit is designed to provide a safe space for 6-12th grade students to engage in tough conversations on an array of topics such as race and societal pressures, and learn how they can get involved in their community in and out of school. The summit focuses…
Program Overview Middle to High School Girls The L.O.T.U.S Girls Group, short for, Leading Our Tribe to Understanding Self, is a community program with a mission to nurture the growth and self-discovery of middle and high school girls hailing from Black and Brown communities. The program seeks to empower these young individuals’ lives in areas…