In the Community from ACEH February 11, 2013

In the Community: February 11, 2013

A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

TONIGHT, Mon, Feb 11, 6 pm: "Brothers, Sisters, and Soldiers: Egypt's Transition to Democracy," by Dr. Annie Dandavati, 2012 Visiting Professor at the American University in Cairo and a professor at Hope College.  Part of World Affairs Council Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series.  $15 at the door; free parking.  At Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, 1607 Robinson Rd, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Tues, Feb 12, 11 am:  Great Decisions 2013: "Feeding the Dragon: China in Africa," by Dr. Glenda Quarnstrom of Grand Valley State University.  Light lunch included, courtesy of Friends of Herrick District Library.  A program of the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan.  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Tues, Feb 12, noon: "Asian Representation in the Media," by Christine Vo.  Part of 2013 Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration.  At Kirkhof Center, Room 2263, Grand Valley State University, Allendale.

 

Tues, Feb 12, 19, and 26, 6:30 to 8:30 pm:  Class, "Pathways to Freedom," by Dr. Fred L. Johnson III of Hope College.  To consider the "struggles, challenges, and triumphs of African Americans in their efforts to achieve justice and the blessings of full citizenship in the U.S.; also, to engage the question "Why is there a need for the 'black church?'"  Class size is limited.  Register with Pastor Wayne Coleman at (616) 392-2919 or wayne465@yahoo.com  At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20^th, Holland.

 

Fri, Feb 15, 7 pm (film at 8 pm): PFLAG meeting showing 30-minute video "Coming Out-Coming In": Contemporary faith journeys of gay and lesbian Christians in North Carolina, followed by discussion. Support group meets at 7.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Sun, Feb 17, 1 to 4:30 pm:  8^th Taste of Soul Sunday celebrating African American history and culture; art, music, literature, history, and food.  Free.  (616) 988-5400 or www.grpl.org/tasteofsoul  At Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library St, NE, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Sun, Feb 17 – Fri, Feb 22, 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm): "Celebrating the Rich History of African American Women. Part 1: Preachers, pioneers, innovators, poets, civic leaders."   2013 Black History Month event, by Zion Dominion Church.  Each night a guest speaker will celebrate contributions, obstacles, sacrifice, and legacy of an outstanding African American woman. Free; reception follows.  (616) 994-8306.  At Zion Dominion Church and Ministry Center, 288 West 14^th St (14^th and Van Raalte), Holland.

 

Sat, Feb 23, 11 am:  Juneteenth Book Dedication to Herrick District Library, by the African Awareness and Development Organization.  Special reading by Miss Rosie in the character of Harriet Tubman; Ready for School will provide books written and illustrated by award-winning African American authors.  For more information, see www.aaad-juneteenth.org  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Tues, Feb 26, 6 pm to 8 pm: International Food Fair, sponsored by Hope College Office of International Education.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

RACIAL EQUITY INSTITUTE

March 7-8, 8 am to 4:30 pm: Two-day Racial Equity Institute, an educational and interactive program of "learning, sharing, and processing through a racially diverse group" using facilitated dialogues and activities to examine the "internalized, interpersonal, institutional, and structural levels of racial equity."   $130 per person, includes light breakfast, lunch, refreshments; financial hardship scholarships available by request.  Register online at www.ethnicdiversity.org or (616) 846-9074.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.  At Grand Valley State University Meijer Campus, 515 South Waverly, Holland.

 

SCHOLARSHIP

Mary Free Bed Guild of Grand Rapids is offering 2013-2014 scholarships for full-time, degree-seeking minority students enrolled or accepted in an accredited college or university in a nursing, neuropsychology, or therapy program (PT, OT, speech).  Amount varies based on needs of the student.  Application deadline April 1, 2013; download the form at www.maryfreebed.com  For more information, contact Marcus Manders at (616) 493-9752 or marcus.manders@maryfreebed.com

 

EXHIBIT

Through March 2: "Cuba: Re-encounter the Myth": Cuban painters Dr. Mercedes Cobas-Gelis, Anaisa Salazar, and Jorge Guanche-Garcia, and works by Roberto Cala, designer and craftsman of marquetry and inlaid wood finishes.  Sponsored by Holland Area Arts Council, Galeria America LLC, and Folkcuba LLC.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.