In the Community from ACEH March 23

"Each time someone stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, it sends forth a tiny ripple of hope…and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance."

Robert F. Kennedy

 

Herb and Ann

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Tues, Mar 24, noon: "Rising Powers—India, China, and Africa," part of Great Decisions series.  Presenter Mark Axelrod is assistant professor at James Madison College.  Lunch provided.  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Thurs, Mar 26, 7 pm: "The Anatomy of Prejudice," presented by nationally recognized teacher Jane Elliott, including discussion of the award-winning film "The Eye of the Storm" about the Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes exercise Ms. Elliott devised to teach about prejudice.  Handout materials will help the audience "identify their own racist statements, behaviors, and attitudes"; participants will receive a list of suggested activities to "help them decrease the amount of racism in their environment."  Open to the community.  Sponsored by Hope College Student Congress.  Rescheduled from March 11.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Mar 27: 7:15 am: Annual forum of Partners for a Racism-Free Community, "Calling All to a New Era of Responsibility."  Convened by Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism (GRACE).  $20. Register online at http://prfc-gr.org   (616) 643-0233; email staff@prfc-gr.org  At New Hope Baptist Church, 130 Delaware St, SW, Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Mar 27, 8:30 am: Statewide Immigrant Rights Summit I, organized by Michigan Immigrant Rights Project and sponsored by the Arcus Foundation.  Panels on mobilizing grass-roots and faith groups to work for immigrant rights and immigration reform, collaborating to serve special immigrant populations in Michigan, and immigrant rights "hot topics" updates, plus an address by State Rep. Rashida Tlaib.  At Lansing Community College, West campus, Executive Amphitheater, Lansing.

 

Fri, Mar 27, 7:30 pm: Play, "Platanos and Collard Greens,"  romantic comedy of "the story of Freeman, an African American man, and Angelita, a Latina, who are forced to confront and overcome cultural and racial prejudices while defending their bond from family and friends."  In collaboration with Hope College multicultural student organizations, social activities committee, and theater department.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Mar 29, 8 am until 5 pm: Conference,  "Realizing and Addressing Issues in our Culture and Education (R.I.C.E.)."  Presentations/information on culture, education, and health; to educate and raise awareness on Asian issues.  Free, open to the public.  Workshop information and on-line registration at www2.gvsu.edu/~asu/rice. At Grand Valley State University Loosemore Auditorium, Grand Rapids.

 

Mon, Mar 30, 7 pm: Community Hunger Forum, sponsored by Holland Area chapter, Bread for the World.  Includes area hunger data, community resource people, and discussion on issues and solutions.  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Tues, Mar 31, 4 pm: Lecture by Latino writer Dr. Ilan Stavans of Amherst College: "Cesar Chavez: An Organizer's Tale."  Part of Hope College celebration of the memory, life, and legacy of Chavez, entitled "The Dignity of Work." Sponsored by Chrysler Corporation.  At DeWitt Theater, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

ONGOING: Now until April 27:  La Loteria: An Exploration of Mexico: paintings by Teresa Villegas.  Part of Culture of Mexico Festival.  www.sc4a.org or (269) 857-2399.  At Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St, Saugatuck.

 

LOOKING AHEAD:  Saturday, May 30, 11 am to 4 pm.  lst Celebration of Multicultural Connections, by South Shore Village businesses, Holland's International Relations Commission, and the Neighborhood Commercial Improvement Program.  The event partners are looking for entertainers, visual artists, and craftspeople, volunteers, and sponsors. Contact Tina Perry at (616) 355-1369 or tperry@cityofholland.com