"If we accept and acquiesce in the face of discrimination, we accept the responsibility ourselves. We should, therefore, protest openly everything ... that smacks of discrimination or slander." … Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955), African American civil rights leader and educator; member of the National Women's Hall of Fame
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Sat, Sept 6, 10 am: Opening of exhibit: "Native Michigan: The Paintings of William Kubiak," 36 oil paintings depicting Michigan's Native American roots. Kubiak is author of "Great Lakes Indians: A Pictorial Guide." www.hollandmuseum.org or (616) 392-9084. Museum is closed on Tuesdays. Admission fee except for children under age 6. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th St, Holland.
Sun, Sept 7: The Holland Sentinel will publish an ad with signatures of more than 2,500 people who pledge to: Support the Park Township family whose driveway was defaced August 17 with a seriously offensive racial slur and caricature; encourage prompt action to bring the perpetrator(s) to justice; celebrate diversity; and commit themselves to be anti-racist in their personal and community lives. Supported and organized, with the family's input and consent, by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, Latin Americans United for Progress, area churches, and other organizations and individuals.
Wed, Sept 10, 6:30 pm: Think Sustainable Film Series: "Two Towns of Jasper." On June 7, 1998, a sleepy east Texas town awoke to the news of a horrifying crime. This documentary covers the 1998 racially motivated murder of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas. At Herrick District Library Auditorium, River Ave at 13th St, Holland.
Wed, Sept 10, 7 pm (doors open at 6:15 pm): Tulipanes event: Concert by internationally recognized soprano Martha Juliana Ayech Rodriguez of Querétaro, Mexico, Holland's sister city. The program honors the 150th anniversary of Puccini. Sponsored by the Brooks Family Fund and Jim and Ginger Jurries. $11 adults; $6 students; tickets available at DeVos Field House or call (616) 395-7890. More information at www.tulipanes.org At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St, Holland.
Wed, Sept 10, 7 pm to 9:30 pm: Ramadan breakfast at sundown, marking the end of fasting; shared by the Islamic community from the Fuller Avenue mosque in Grand Rapids. Ramadan honors the month in which the Qur'an was received by the Prophet Muhammed. Space limited to 125 persons; $5 per person or $20 for family of four; a portion goes to charity, a Ramadan tradition. Contact Sarah Stanton at sstanton@fountainstreet.org or (616) 459-8386, ext. 221 to make a reservation. At Fountain Street Church, downtown Grand Rapids.
Fri, Sept 12, through Sun, Sept 14: 8th annual Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival, including films, art exhibit and hands-on art, music and dance performances, visual arts, cantina, Salsa Dance, children's activities, worship service, and more. For information on times and locations, see the Tulipanes website: www.tulipanes.org At various locations in Holland, including Centennial Park and Knickerbocker Theatre.
