In the Community2 from ACEH Feb 26

"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." …. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Herb and Ann

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Tonight, Mon, Feb 26, 7 pm: Panel discussion on "Mexico: Calderon's First 100 Days," immigration issues and U.S.-Mexico relations under new Mexican president. Panel includes Vicente Sanchez-Ventura, consul of Mexico in Detroit. Cost is $10. Sponsored by World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. At Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, 1607 Robinson SE, Grand Rapids.

Tues, Feb 27, 7:30 pm: 22nd annual A. J. Muste Memorial Peace Lecture, "The Weakness of War, the Power of Peace," by Holland physician, businessman, and advocate for children in West Michigan and Central America Tom Arendshorst. Public is invited; admission is free. At Hope College, Room 102 VanderWerf Hall, Holland.

Thurs, Mar 1, 7 pm: "The Negro Baseball Leagues, An American Legacy," by Byron Motley, storyteller, performer, and the son of one of the last surviving umpires of the Negro Leagues. Contributions the League and its players made in the 20th century and impact on society today. Sponsored by Hope College Black Student Union Executive Board. At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St., Holland.

Thurs, Mar 1, 7:15 pm: "Dismantling Violent Culture: It Starts with Children," by Dr. Jane Dickie, professor of psychology and director of women's studies at Hope College. Free, open to the public; sponsored by Holland Peacemakers. www.hollandpeacemakers.org At Leaf and Bean Too, 19th and Columbia, Holland.

Thurs, Mar 1, 7:30 pm: "Race and Labor: The Unfinished Work of Abolition," by James Bratt, Calvin College history professor. Part of The Matthew's House Project (www.matthewshouseproject.net) anti-racism presentations across the country, called Erasing Hate. At Schuler Books & Music, 2660 28th St., SE, Grand Rapids.

Fri, Mar 2, 6 to 8 pm: Film, "The Color of Fear" (postponed from last week): "insightful film about race relations in America as seen by eight North American men of Asian, European, Latino, and African descent; through their confrontations and dialog, a deeper sense of understanding and trust emerges." Part of African American film series/discussion sponsored by Core City. Bring a dish to pass. 355-0071. At Core City, 21 West 16th St., Holland.

Fri and Sat, Mar 2 and 3, and Mon through Sat, Mar 5 to 10, 7 and 9 pm: Film, "Riding Alone for Thousands of Years," examines "purity of rural China against the inhumanity of big cities." In Japanese and Mandarin with subtitles; rated PG, one hour and 47 minutes. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St., Holland.

Wed, Mar 7, 5 to 6:30 pm: 10th annual Women of Color Celebration Dinner. Testimonies from outstanding seniors about their experiences at Hope College. Tickets $7; purchase deadline is Friday, March 2, from Office of Multicultural Life, Martha Miller Center, 257 Columbia; oml@hope.edu or 395-7867. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia and 11th St., Holland.

*Thurs, Mar 8, 7 pm: Author, journalist, NPR senior correspondent, and Fox News political analyst Juan Williams will address questions from area panelists; moderator is Kevin Chapman, WGVU radio reporter and producer. Aim is to foster dialogue and openness to discuss "tough questions regarding race relations." Williams is author of "Eyes on the Prize"; "This Far by Faith"; "Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary"; and "Enough." Free, open to the public. Organized by West Shore Consortium for Dynamic History Instruction. For information: David Klemm, (231) 767-7255. At Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, downtown Muskegon.

Fri, Mar 9, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony general meeting: "Asian Stereotypes in the Media," images and discussion by Dr. Ji Hoon Park, assistant professor of communication at Hope College. Public is welcome; children's group, UNITY, also will meet. www.harmonyalliance.org or (616) 405-6761. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

*Provided by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.