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Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes to Host People's Budget Virtual Listening Sessions
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers
and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes today announced a series of People's Budget
virtual listening sessions as the state begins the 2021-2023 state
budget process. Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes will host four virtual,
issue-based budget listening sessions to hear directly from families and
workers about the issues affecting Wisconsin. The first virtual
listening session will occur on Tues., Nov. 17, 2020 at 6 p.m. and will
focus on healthcare and public health in Wisconsin.
“Our first budget was crafted by and with the people of our state, and this budget will be no different,” said Gov. Evers. “The
listening sessions for our 2019-21 budget were successful in helping us
develop a budget that reflected the stories, experiences, and
priorities of folks across our state. Although we won't be able to host
these listening sessions in-person this time around, I look forward to
visiting with Wisconsinites virtually and hearing their thoughts and
feedback as we put together the People's Budget.”
A full schedule of these listening sessions is available below and on the governor's website here. All participants must register to attend on the governor's website here. Wisconsinites are also welcome to submit written comments on any topic at any time here. Members of the press are invited to attend and will receive RSVP information in advance of the listening sessions.
Budget Listening Session on Healthcare and Public Health
From Greater La Crosse Area Diversity Council
In the La Crosse area, multiple protests have been organized by local Black youth who shared their perspectives of experiencing racism, bullying, and stereotyping in our community from a very young age.
This event will facilitate discussion and understanding on a film intended to amplify the voices of the La Crosse area black youth and their parents, to engage our community in necessary conversations about bias, racism, and privilege. We challenge our community to change the environment, policies and practices that disproportionately impact black youth and their families.
Program presenter:
Tashyra Bernard
Director- Yellow Brick Road, Inc.
My name is Tashyra Bernard and I have been a resident of the la crosse community for 21 years. Originally, I am a Madison, Wisconsin transplant. I am the third oldest of eight children and I moved here with my family during my junior year of high school. We have been calling this our home ever since.
I received my bachelor’s degree from Viterbo university, where I studied business and psychology. I have children that are currently attending the elementary schools and my oldest who is out of school now, has done all her schooling in the La Crosse area. We have shared generations of our experiences over the years and each of our stories are all too similar.
I am the Director and Co-founder of Yellow Brick Road; a group home for youth between the ages of 14 and 21. I got into this line of work because I am passionate about helping people and I wanted to be a part of the puzzle in guiding our youth.
As the years have gone by, I’ve realized that puzzle is much larger.
It’s necessary to consider all the connecting pieces if we’re ever going
to see the big picture. I’m an advocate for my family and many other
people in the La Crosse community.
It is my belief that courageous conversations need to be had in the
schools, at work, in the church’s and all other places where there is an
opportunity to connect and learn from one another. Most importantly, we
all need to be proactive about being part of the conversation and then
challenge our capacity to truly listen with the goal of understanding.
Partners:
Greater La Crosse Area Diversity Council (GLADC)
Waking Up White Collaborative
Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge – B.L.A.C.K.
Cia Siab, Inc.
City of La Crosse Human Rights Commission
City of La Crosse Mayor’s Office
City of La Crosse Police Department
La Crosse Area Family Collaborative
La Crosse County Historical Society
Turner Consulting
University of Wisconsin La Crosse Police Department
Nominations Sought for the 2021
Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award
Primary Contacts for questions and more information: Tracy Littlejohn/Vanessa Schmitz at mlkdaylaxaward@gmail.com or Thomas Harris at 608.780.7153.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award was established in 2009. The purpose of this award is to recognize leadership in and commitment to building community, enhancing diversity, and working for justice. This award recognizes community members whose leadership include the following:
Efforts are directed toward creating tangible, permanent and/or systemic positive change in the Greater La Crosse Area
Efforts are focused on issues of social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, unearned privilege (may include other justice issues that mirror Dr. King’s work, e.g., race-equity, anti-poverty, peace, nonviolence)
Efforts work to empower and impact next generation
Efforts include devoting personal energies beyond one’s “paid position”
Efforts to create positive change in areas outside of the Greater La Crosse Area
Any additional considerations or contributions
The nomination application and materials should address the above qualities in detail.
