"I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach beyond the divides of race and region, gender and religion that keep us from seeing the best in each other
Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time."
President-Elect Barack Obama
Herb and Ann
Wed, Jan 21, 11 am: Civil Rights Commemorative March, "to celebrate the sacrifices and contributions that people of all backgrounds have made for freedom and equality." Cosponsored by
Thurs, Jan 22, 12:15 pm: Two of the Lost Boys of SudanDeng Deng and Mayom Majok speak about their lives and how they are helping children in their homeland. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River,
Thurs, Jan 22, 2 pm until 3:45 pm: "Stirfry" Diversity Seminar: "Cultural Competency for Leaders," for
Fri, Jan 23, Sat, Jan 24, and Mon-Wed, Jan 26 to 28, 7:30 pm: "A Man Named Pearl," the "inspiring story of a self-taught topiary artist
shows what one person can achieve when he allows himself to share the full expression of his humanity." $6 regular admission, $5 seniors. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86
Fri, Jan 23, 7:30 pm: Opening of the classic play "A Raisin in the Sun," written by Lorraine Hansbury in 1959 about a black family's attempt to buy a home in Chicago; the play was inspired by her father's battle against property covenants that forbade selling a home to African Americans; he took the case to the Supreme Court and won in 1940. Tickets $14-$25; call (616) 222-6650 or Star Tickets (800) 585-3737; www.startickets.com. At Meijer Majestic Theatre,
Wed, Jan 28, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Asian Food Festival, celebrating Chinese New Year. $5. At Phelps and Cook halls,
LOOKING AHEAD: Wed, Feb 4, 7 pm: "Sentenced Home," documentary follows four Vietnamese young-adult refugees facing deportation by the U.S. for crimes committed when they were in their teens; film follows them back to Vietnam to show their struggle to adjust. Danny Upton, national program attorney for Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) and former attorney for the
Thurs, Feb 5, 3 pm: First session of Institute for Healing Racism, which runs through March 26. Contact Patricia Strachan at the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce for information and registration. (616) 392-2389, ext. 110.