In the Community 2 from ACEH Mar 21

It is the way we organize and live our lives every day that tells what we believe in.”—César Chávez.  Chávez founded the United Farm Workers and fought throughout his life for social justice.

Tues., Mar 21, 1 pm, 9 pm (also Mar 26, 11 am and 11 pm; Mar 29, 2 pm, 10 pm): HBO film, “Walkout,” the story of the Chicano student uprising in East Los Angeles in 1968, which among other dramatic walkouts protested academic prejudices and school conditions. Directed by Edward James Olmos, from a story by Victor Villaseñor and starring Alexa Vega, Michael Pena.  “Walkout” is set against the backdrop of the 60s civil rights movement and worldwide youth protest.

Fri, Mar 24, 8 am to 1:30 pm: Grand Rapids Summit on Racism, “Shaping Our Future.” Special guest Bobby Moresco, co-writer/producer of Oscar-winning movie “Crash.” $30.  Register online at www.graceoffice.org/rji/

Sun, Mar 26, 5:30 pm: Community potluck; everyone welcome.  Bring a dish to pass, share ideas, meet new people.  At Leaf and Bean Too, 19th and  Columbia, Holland.

Wed., Mar 29, 5 pm: 9th annual Women of Color dinner at Hope College; tickets $7 for community members; purchase at Martha Miller Center, Multicultural Life Office.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia and 11th St., Holland.

Thurs., Mar 30, 4 pm: Celebration of the March 31 birthday of César Chávez, sponsored by La Raza Unida and Office of Multicultural Life, Hope College. Joaquin and Julian Castro of San Antonio, TX, speak on their personal and educational experiences and their admiration of Chávez; they are graduates of Stanford Univ and Harvard Law School; Joaquin Castro is a Texas state representative.  Dessert reception follows.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave and 11th St., Holland.

Thurs., Mar 30, 6:30 to 8 pm: César Chávez celebration, including Hispanic Scholarship Fund Reception (reception 6:30, program 7 pm; tickets $15, $20 at door; make checks payable to César Chávez Scholarship Fund). At Grand Rapids Community College student center; email esosa@grcc.edu or call (616) 819-4457.

Fri., Mar 31, 11 am: Social Justice March at 11 am Friday, corner of Hall St and Grandville Ave, and Social Justice March Reception, noon at Tassell MTEC, 622 Godfrey, SW, Grand Rapids. Check http://cesarchavezmarch.org/ ; (616) 243-2489.

Tues., Apr 4 through June 22: Free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for the workplace and everyday life;  beginning and intermediate levels, for people over age 18. Beginners meet Tues and Th, 3:30 to 5:30 pm; intermediate level, Tues and Th, 6 to 8 pm.  To register or for info, call Kent Co. Literary Council, (616) 459-5151, ext 14 (para español, ext 12).  At MIWorks! Service Center, 1830 172nd Ave #G, Grand Haven, MI.

Tues., April 4, 4 pm: Hope College Multicultural Enrichment Series in honor of Asian Heritage Month. Speaker: Sonali Allen of Mercantile Bank,  part of the college's Diversity Career Panel recently. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia and 11th St., Holland.

Tues., Apr 4, 4:30 to 6:30 pm: Asian Food Festival.  Meal charge for community members. At Phelps Dining Hall, 10th St. and Columbia Ave.