From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
"We will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." ...Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Baptist minister and civil rights leader, 1929-1968.
Herb and Ann
This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony; Events list is also posted on the website www.harmonyalliance.org To learn more about ACEH, see us on Facebook: ACEH- Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony or websiteor call 396-2201.
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Wed, Dec 14, 5 pm: Deadline to sign up for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Social Justice Luncheon, which will be held Tues, Jan 17, 2012, from 11:30 am to 1 pm. RSVP to ome@hope.edu or (616) 395-7867. Keynote speaker: Dr. Antwi Akom, on "Eco-Apartheid or Educational Equity: Building Green and Orange Pathways out of Poverty." Sponsored by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education in collaboration with the Black Student Union, Campus Ministries, and Herman Miller, Inc. Luncheon will be held in Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Tues, Dec 27, 5 pm to 8 pm: Celebration of Kwanzaa. At The Center of African American Art and History, 21 West 16th St, Holland.
Mon, Jan 9, 4 pm: Deadline to sign up for Jan 12 Partners for a Racism-Free Community Lunch and Learn Series: "Attracting and Retaining Persons of Color, Part II, Building a framework for creating the right environment" with guest speaker Faye Richardson-Green. $25 per person, including lunch. Register online at prfc-gr.org or for more information, call (616) 466-6187. Event will be Thurs, Jan 12, 2012, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 East Fulton, Grand Rapids.
Fri, Jan 13, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH): Presentation on Vietnam by Ngoc Mong Pham. Everyone is welcome. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.
Sat, Jan 14, 9 am until 11 am: Sign up for winter/spring dance classes in the All For One Dance Program. First day of class is Sat, Jan 21, 2012. For information, email moonchild1993@yahoo.com At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
Mon, Jan 16, 5:30 pm (candlelight march); 6 pm (memorial service): Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight March and Memorial Service: "Breaking the Silence" keynote address by Pastor E. Wayne Coleman; music, litany, poetry. A community potluck will follow; please bring a cultural dish to share. A freewill offering will benefit The Center of African American Art and History. For information, call (616) 392-2919. The candlelight march begins at Rosa Parks Green, East 19th and College Ave, and ends at Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th St, Holland.
Tues, Jan 17, 5:30 pm, volunteer fair; 7 pm, film: Documentary film, "Freedom Riders" followed by Q&A and conversation with producer Stanley Nelson; the film tells "the compelling story of how a civil rights group challenged segregation in interstate transport in the South in 1961." Organized by West Michigan AmeriCorps Collaborative, Celebration Cinema, and Radio in Black and White, and others to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and to "continue the conversation on racial restoration." Free with donation of a school supply item. Reserve tickets at www.celebrationcinema.com/freedomriders. For information, call (616) 799-7819 or email wmacollaborative@gmail.com At Celebration Cinema North, 2121 Celebration Dr, NE, Grand Rapids.
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY
The Center of African American Art and History (CAAAH) will hold its grand opening in Holland on January 16, 2012 (the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr), at 21 West 16th Street. The museum will feature exhibits and commemorations of history-making events; Dr. King and his life story; history of African Americans in Holland; the underground railroad; replicas of a slave ship and life on a cotton plantation; what African Americans are contributing today, and much more. The CAAAH is seeking charter members at various contribution levels. Please call director Ruth Coleman at (616) 836-8559 or go to www.caaahholland.org
