In the Community from ACEH January 10

"Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation."  … Robert F. Kennedy

  

Herb and Ann

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Thurs, Jan 11, 5 pm: Opening reception for exhibit of 50 works by 10 contemporary Vietnamese artists in the U. S. "Changing Identity" challenges stereotypes and traditional roles of women in Vietnamese society; exhibit ends Feb. 1.  Hours Mon-Sat, 10 am to 5 pm, Sun 1 to 5 pm.  At De Pree Art Center and Gallery, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11^th, Holland.

 

Fri, Jan 11, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony general meeting: "Spirit of India: Art Ambassadors from Holland to Andhra Pradesh, India."  Presentation by Kathy Kingsley and Marcia De Wild, whose 2007 trip was sponsored by Holland Friends of Art, will include experiences among the Dalit (formerly Untouchables) people and art exchange between children of Holland and two Dalit villages.  Open to the public.  For information, call (616) 405-6761; email aceh@harmonyalliance.org, or visit the website www.harmonyalliance.org  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Sat, Jan 12, 2 pm: Native American Life, from 800 to 1600 A.D.  Stories, authentic artifacts, games and crafts for children; winter walk, or snowshoe walk.  Admission $2.  Register at (616) 355-1057.  www.degraaf.org  At DeGraaf Nature Center, 600 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

 

Mon, Jan 14, Tues, Jan. 15, and Thurs, Jan. 17, 6:30 pm (Spanish speakers), 7:30 pm (English speakers): Information meetings for Reciprocal Language Partnership, which pairs people who want to learn English with people who want to learn Spanish; beginner, beginner II, and intermediate classes meet once a week at various locations starting Jan. 28; bilingual child care available. For information, contact Pieter Kiwiet at 392-9022, ext. 103, or pieter@rlpprogram.org.  Information meeting locations: Jan 14, Fellowship Reformed Church; Jan 15, South Side Christian School; Jan. 17, First Presbyterian Church.

 

Tues, Jan 15: Martin Luther King Jr. was born on this day in 1929.

 

Thurs, Jan 17, 7:30 to 9:30 am: The Business of Diversity seminar, presented by Ana L. Ramirez-Saenz, founder/president of La Fuente Consulting.  Sponsored by Holland Area Chamber of Commerce.  $45 for members, $60 nonmembers.  Register at www.hollandchamber.org or fax the Chamber at (616) 392-7379.  At Davenport University, 643 South Waverly, Holland.

 

Thurs, Jan 17, 4 to 5:30 pm: Diversity in the Workplace career panel; reception 5:30 to 6:30 pm.  Facilitator Eva Aguirre Cooper, WOOD-TV; Franco Bianchi, Haworth; Tony Castillo, Milagro Six and chair, Holland Area Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Denice Logan, Spectrum Health; Debra Quade, Magna Donnelly.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia at 11^th, Holland.

 

Sat, Jan 19, 9 am to 6 pm: Multicultural festival to celebrate opening of new permanent exhibition, "Newcomers: The People of This Place," personal stories of individuals and families from many ethnic backgrounds.  Festival features music, dance, craft demonstrations, showcase of traditional and modern ethnic clothing, food and vendors, plus public premier of new Planetarium show, "Everybody's Sky: Star Stories from Around the World."  Free admission all day. For schedule, www.grmuseum.org/ethnicheritagefestival or call (616) 456-3977.  At Public Museum of Grand Rapids, 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Jan 19, noon to 2 pm:  Third Anniversary Open House of All for One dance program, which promotes physical fitness in youth and teaches Hispanic dances.  Program includes videos of group's history, accomplishments, and recognition; open floor for dancing; guest speakers.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

 

Mon, Jan 21, 6 to 7 pm: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. community celebration, "Listening, Learning and Living the Legacy," with keynote speakers Dr. Rhonda Michelle Collier of Uruguay and Dr. Robert L. Stevenson Jr., City of Hope Ministries, Grand Rapids, in collaboration with Holland community leaders.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Jan 23, 7 pm: Presentation of 2007 Social Justice Awards by Holland Human Relations Commission.   Recipients are Rev. Wayne and Ruth Coleman (Education award) for the LEAP middle school tutoring program and for their coordination of Holland's annual Juneteenth celebration; Holland Area Chamber of Commerce (Employment award) for support of LEDA's Institutes for Healing Racism and the Chamber's efforts to promote equal opportunity and diversity among its members; James Brooks (Government and Community Relations award) for his support of programs to promote racial reconciliation, harmony between cultures, business networking opportunities, and diversity; Ottawa Area Housing Coalition (Housing award) for efforts to prevent homelessness in Ottawa County, including Soup for All fundraiser; and Holland High School's American Sign Language Club (Youth award).  At Holland City Hall, 270 South River, Holland.

 

 

From "Black Facts 2008: Black History Every Day":

Jan. 12, 1948: U. S. Supreme Court ruled Blacks have right to study law at state institutions.

 

Jan. 12, 1952: The University of Tennessee admitted its first Black student.