"...we must weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse human gift will find a fitting place." -- Margaret Mead.
Herb and Ann
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Today through Sat., Mar. 4, 7 and 9 pm: “The Grace Lee Project,” a “unique and entertaining documentary” about the search for the “average Asian American woman,” cultural assimilation, and a stereotype of virtue and subservience with roots on both sides of the Pacific. In English, not rated; 68 minutes. At Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown 8th St., Holland.
Wed., Mar. 1, 7:30 pm: Discussion of environmental justice and environmental racism, with speaker sociologist and author Dr. Robert Bullard; he is director of the Environmental Justice Resource Center at Clark Atlanta University. Part of Hope College Student Speaker Series. At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave. at 12th St., Holland.
Thurs., Mar. 2, 11 am to 2 pm: Rally in support of immigrants and in opposition to HR 4437 and similar legislation in Congress, "English only" legislation in the Michigan legislature, and other immigrant issues; followed by visits with state legislators and US Senate representatives. Sponsored by Michigan Organizing Project. In Lansing at first-floor Rotunda of State Capitol. Call (616) 454-8122; email musick757@hotmail.com
Thurs., Mar. 2, 4 pm: Multicultural Enrichment Series: Dr. Jane Dickie, Hope College professor of psychology and director of women’s studies, presents “Hope College and the ‘Woman Problem’: The Effect of Diversity on Institutions.” At Maas Auditorium, Columbia and 11th St., Holland.
Mon., Mar. 6 to Fri., Mar. 10; Mar. 13 to Mar. 17, 7 and 9:15 pm: “Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress,” tells the story of two university students during the 1971 Cultural Revolution in China, and their relationship to a young seamstress. Parental discretion advised for children under age 15. In Mandarin with English subtitles; 1 hour 50 minutes. At Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown 8th St., Holland.
Thurs., Mar. 9, 3 to 4:30 pm: Latino-American panel, program of Hope College Crossroads Project, with West Ottawa schools and the National Diversity Education Project. At Harbor Lights Middle School library, 1024 136th Ave., Holland.
Fri., Mar. 10, 7 pm: "Cross-cultural Families,” a panel discussion by three families from West Michigan. Public program offered by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH). Call 786-0829. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.
Mon., Mar. 13, 6 pm: 14th annual Reach for the Stars event to benefit Center for Women in Transition. Guest speaker Victor Rivas Rivers, actor, author, and former football player at Florida State, now national spokesperson for National Network to End Domestic Violence. Dinner, auction, raffle. Tickets, $75. Contact Roz at (616) 494-1756, rozn@aplaceforwomen.org or CWIT at www.aplaceforwomen.org Event is at till Midnight, Baker Lofts, 24th St. west of Lincoln Ave., Holland.
