"The single clenched fist
lifted and ready,
Or the open asking hand
held out and waiting.
Choose: For we meet
by one or the other."
…Carl Sandburg, from "Chicago Poems"
Herb and Ann
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Thurs, Mar 26, 7 pm: "The Anatomy of Prejudice," 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 she 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 12th St, Holland.
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 must confront and overcome cultural and racial prejudices while defending their bond from family and friends." In collaboration with Hope College multicultural student groups, social activities committee, and theater department. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.
Sat, Mar 28, 8 am until 5 pm: Conference, "Realizing and Addressing Issues in our Culture and Education (R.I.C.E.)." Presentations on culture, education, and health to educate and raise awareness on Asian issues. Free, open to the public. On-line registration at www2.gvsu.edu/~asu/rice. At Grand Valley State University Loosemore Auditorium, Pew Campus, 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: "César Chávez: An Organizer's Tale." Part of Hope College celebration of the memory, life, and legacy of Chávez: "The Dignity of Work." At DeWitt Theater, Columbia Ave at 11th 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
