CUSH

Register Voters or Canvas with CUSH!
2022-10-01 09:30 UTC | WI
CUSH is partnering with The Urban League of Racine and Kenosha for a canvas at the Uptown Clean Up starting from the Happenings Magazine parking lot (1420 – 63rd St. Kenosha). 6 – 8 volunteers are needed.
Register Here: https://secure.everyaction.com/8XkqEUQZWkq4UxhiUPMS0Q2

Life at Our Southern Border
2022-03-29 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
Join CUSH Religious Leaders Caucus members Sr. Erica Jordan, OP and Sr. Judy Seiberlich, OP for this important presentation about life at the migrant encampment in Reynosa, Tamaulipas in Mexico. Sr. Erica and Sr. Judy, both Sinsinawa Dominican sisters, will share their experiences at the U.S. southern border from their volunteer work there with Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Texas in late October 2021.

If you missed this event and would like to watch the recorded livestream, access the link by clicking HERE.

CUSH Community Conversation: Anti-Semitism & Anti-Muslim Bias in Kenosha
2022-03-28 18:30 - 19:45 | Bradford Community Church Unitarian Universalist, 5810 8th Avenue, Kenosha, 53140, United States
This second CUSH Community Conversation in our 3-part Addressing Our Bias and Embracing Our Diversity program is again at Bradford Community Church UU. Our conversation will focus on current issues in Kenosha concerning the circulation of Anti-Semitic literature and Anti-Muslim bias that has been encountered as CUSH works to sponsor Afghan refugee households.
Please register to join us for this important community conversation:
https://secure.everyaction.com/PmoLErn-zUmPuieE_RLDzA2

KUSD School Board Candidate Forum
2022-03-10 00:30 - 02:00 | WI
Co-Hosted by CUSH, Beth Hillel Social Action Committee, and the Urban League of Racine and Kenosha.

This forum will livestream on the CUSH Facebook page, and a recording of the forum will be on the CUSH Facebook page afterwards for people who are not available to watch it live.

U.S. History: Whose Story Gets Told
2022-02-28 18:30 - 19:45 | Bradford Community Church Unitarian Universalist, 5810 8th Avenue, Kenosha, 53140, United States
Part 2 of CUSH’s 3-Part Series “Addressing Our Bias and Embracing Our Diversity” will be our Community Conversations. Join us for this relevant discussion. The Rev. Dr. Monica Cummings will facilitate this evening.

Please register in advance so that we can ensure enough space and also so that we can contact registrants if there are changes to the event. Masks will be required and social distancing will be honored.

Register Here: https://secure.everyaction.com/qC1-ezi55Uq6YvLBX2c54A2

If you have any questions, please contact us at CUSHKenosha@gmail.com

Common Read: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult - Sessions on Mondays 10/18, 11/22, 12/13, and 1/10 6:30-7:45pm
2021-11-22 | WI
As CUSH’s Racial Equity Task Force kicks off the multi-part program Addressing Our Bias and Embracing Our Diversity program, join the Common Read, which is the first entry point of this program. Through this novel, we will address bias, racism, and privilege through this 2016 NYTimes best seller.
Small Great Things tells the story of an African American labor and delivery nurse and the racism surrounding her care of a white supremacist couple’s newborn son. (See interview with Jodi Picoult below.)
Reading is divided into manageable monthly chunks as we prepare for important conversations about this book, our community, and ourselves. Through book discussions, we will address how bias plays a role in our everyday lives. Our goal is to come together in conversation and self discovery to help grow a more equitable community here in Kenosha. We are all a work in progress, and this program is an opportunity for us to progress together.
Our Common Read is led by The Reverend Dr. Monica Cummings, Assistant Minister of Bradford UU Community Church in Kenosha and of the CUSH Religious Leaders Caucus.
REGISTER HERE
Virtual Discussions on the following Mondays 6:30-7:45pm:
10/18 – Section 1 (Approx. Pages 3-144)
11/22 – Section 2 (Approx. Pages 147 – 346) – Note date change from original 11/15 date.
12/13 – Sections 3 & 4 (Approx. Pages 349 – 500)
1/10 – Final Thoughts Panel Discussion
**A zoom link will be provided for participants upon registering, and it will be the same zoom link for all 4 sessions. Please contact us at CUSHKENOSHA@gmail.com if you have any questions.**
If registered persons must miss a session, the recorded zoom for that session will be shared with you upon request.
**Get your book anywhere books are sold or loaned, but we recommend Kenosha’s own Blue House Books.

CUSH 2021 Public Meeting
2021-11-21 18:00 - 19:15 | WI
CUSH Public Meeting – Sunday, November 21st at 6pm –

Register HERE

Please plan to attend our CUSH Virtual Public Meeting
Winning bids on auction items will be announced.
Everyone who places a bid in our auction will be entered into a drawing, and the winner will be drawn at the public meeting. Must be present online to win.
We will showcase the work we’ve done in 2021
CUSH will unveil an incredible initiative we are supporting in 2022.

Taking a Faithful Stance for Racial Equity
2021-10-14 17:30 - 18:00 | Beth Hillel Temple Kenosha, 6050 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
Thursday, October 14th @ 5:30 – 6:00pm

on the front steps of Beth Hillel Temple 6050-8th Ave, Kenosha

Join CUSH October 14th at 5:30pm and make a commitment to support the efforts of our schools to teach the truth.
At this short but important event:

– Hear from young Kenosha adults about the importance of learning from a curriculum that is inclusive from their own experiences.

– Listen to our faith leaders talk about why our varied faith backgrounds demand that we stand for racial equity.

– Find out how to take a stand and to connect with others who will too.

– To learn more about this statewide initiative and to sign the pledge, visit https://wisdomwisconsin.org/pledges

Corner Bakery Fundraiser
2021-08-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Corner Bakery, 9250 76th St, Suite G, Pleasant Prairie, WI, 53158, United States
Corner Bakery will donate 20% of its profits to CUSH during this time. Take Out and Delivery.

School of Democracy
2021-08-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Petrifyin Springs Park, Pavilion 3, 5555 7TH St, Kenosha, WI, 53144, United States
Join us, Racine Interfaith Coalition (RIC) , and Wisdom Wisconsin for a School of Democracy Kickoff event on August 17th at Petrifying Springs! We will learn about elected officials’ positions, races up for elections and how we can turn up in 2022!
Food and drinks provided for this FREE event!
REGISTER HERE

CUSH Issues Assembly
2021-07-15 17:30 - 19:30 | St. Mary’s Lutheran Church, 2001 - 80th Street
Join us to help shape the next issue actions for CUSH!
What to expect:

The opportunity to forward an issue important to you!
Collaboration opportunities for social justice in our community
A positive evening with positive people
Caucus-style decision making
Sweet treats provided by the CUSH Board

Attend to listen OR prepare to speak for up to 3 minutes as to why those in attendance should vote to make your issue one of the next CUSH actions.
Facilitators:
David Liners – WISDOM Executive Director
Lori Hawkins – CUSH Organizer
Reservations suggested but not mandatory – cushkenosha@gmail.com
CDC safety precautions will be practiced.
