“Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences. No one can eliminate prejudices – just recognize them.” … Edward R. Murrow
Herb and Ann
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Tonight, Fri., Jan 12, 7 pm: Annual meeting of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH); open to the public. Election of new board; showing and discussion of video “Clown.” Children’s group, UNITY, also meets. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.
Mon., Jan 15, 12:30 to 1:30 pm (doors open at 11:30 am): "The Heart of Racial Justice," by Rev. Brenda Salter McNeil, author and frequent national speaker, who believes that racial and ethnic hostility is one of the most serious problems facing the contemporary church. Part of Calvin College January Series. www.calvin.edu/january At Calvin’s Fine Arts Center on campus, between Burton and the Beltline, Grand Rapids.
Mon., Jan 15, 7 pm: Commemorative service “to honor God for the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” with keynote speaker Rev. Denise Kingdom-Grier of Calvary Reformed Church; reflections on Dr. King's writings by community activist Fronse Pellebon-Smith, Holland High senior Matthew Warfield, and Black River senior Mariam Chapponaire; and participation by Prof. Karima Jeffries of Hope College; Raymond Hudson, minister of music at Maple Avenue Ministries, and Jeremy Simpson, worship leader at Christ Memorial Church, as well as area pastors. At Maple Avenue Ministries, Maple Ave. between 17th and 18th Sts., Holland.
Wed., Jan 17, 7 pm: Presentation of Social Justice Awards by the City of Holland Human Relations Commission; open to the public. ACEH will be receiving an award. At City Hall, 270 S. River, Holland.
Thurs., Jan 18, 4 to 5:30 pm: Hope College Diversity in the Workplace career panel; reception. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia and 11th St., Holland.
Sun, Jan 20, 2 pm: Gospel Fest concert by six college and community choirs from Holland, Grand Rapids, and Chicago. At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St., Holland.
Fri., Jan 26, 7:30 pm: Chamber music concert by The Ahn Trio—sisters Maria, Lucia, and Angella, born in Seoul, Korea. Hope College Great Performance Series; tickets $16 adults; $12 seniors; $5 under age 18; box office (616) 395-7890. At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave. at 12th St., Holland.
