In the Community from ACEH

 "Racism is an ism to which everyone in the world today is exposed; for or against, we must take sides.  And the history of the future will differ according to the decision which we make."   …  Dr. Ruth Benedict, leading anthropologist and author in the 1930s and 40s.

 

Herb and Ann

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Mon, May 19, 10 am:  DEADLINE for ONLINE registration for the 2008 Lakeshore Region Summit on Racism.  (See information at Tues, May 20.)  Cost is $20.  Online registration at www.ethnicdiversity.org

 

Tues, May 20, 8 am (ends at 4 pm): 2008 Lakeshore Region Summit on Racism, sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance and hosted by Hope College; supported by 25 businesses, foundations, churches, and organizations, including ACEH.  Morning keynote speakers David Rusk and George Herrera.  Five focus sessions: best business practices, space and race, immigration in West Michigan, diversity in education, and models for ministry. Resource fair. Cost is $20, including lunch. Info at (616) 846-9074 or www.ethnicdiversity.org.  At Hope College Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, May 21, 7 pm: 55^th anniversary Civil Rights Dinner Gala of the city of Grand Rapids Community Relations Commission and Equal Opportunity Department.  Keynote speaker is former U.S. Representative Kweisi Mfume who was president and chief executive officer of the NAACP for nine years.  The Helen Claytor Civil Rights award will be presented to persons who have worked to maintain positive race/ethnic relations in greater Grand Rapids: Rev. Lyman S. Parks, Sr,; Karen Henry; and Robert and Aleicia Woodrick.  $50 per person.  Contact Suzette Long at (616) 456-3027 for reservations. At Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, May 23: Deadline for delivering May Baskets to Center for Women in Transition (CWIT); laundry baskets filled with personal care and household cleaning items are given to clients and their families.  (616) 610-7938.  At CWIT, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Thurs, May 29: Haworth Latino Recruitment Series, the first held in Holland by HACE, the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, headquartered in Chicago.  4:30 to 6 pm, Professional Development Session; 6 pm to 8:30 pm, Haworth Latino Recruitment Series.  For information, call (312) 435-0498 or www.hace-usa.org  At Haworth Global Headquarters, One Haworth Center (M-40/Lincoln Ave. and Haworth Court), Holland.

 

Fri, June 13, 7 pm: General meeting of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, open to the public.  Video, "Blue Eyes," with discussion facilitated by Rev. Angela Taylor Perry.  This powerful video is based on an exercise developed by teacher/diversity trainer Jane Elliott, in which people were treated differently based on assigned eye color; the message it illustrates about discrimination is literally "eye-opening."  (616) 392-5086; www.harmonyalliance.org or email aceh@harmonyalliance.org.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Sat, June 21, 1 pm: Annual Juneteenth celebration in Holland.  Contact Wayne Coleman, wcoleman@corecityleap.com  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte at Lake Macatawa, Holland.