In the Community, June 4, 2020
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
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"Diversity, Unity, and Justice Are at the Heart of ACEH"
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Sat, June 6, 10 am: "Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism." A town hall for kids and families, by CNN and Sesame Street. https://www.kmov.com/cnn-and-sesame-street-to-host-a-town-hall-addressing-racism/article_dc509963-c722-5264-abcc-26c8299665dc.html?fbclid=IwAR3UEstGIkFf6xz1HYTPdT7gJ2ahSCzvvNAZ7iRwyiqDwxJ27yQ8ayiFjjY
Sun, June 7, 2 pm, Unity Bridge: Plans are underway for a peaceful gathering honoring the life of Mr. George Floyd. Check for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/915585068854492/
Tues, July 21, 9 am: Virtual Summit on Racism. More information will be forthcoming from the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance: www.ethnicdiversity.org
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Resources on Racism, Anti-Racism, Justice, and "How to Do Better"
Your black colleagues may look like they're okay: Chances are, they're not. https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/05/9841376/black-trauma-george-floyd-dear-white-people?
Overt White Supremacy (considered unacceptable) and Covert White Supremacy (considered socially acceptable): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10100889328515435&set=a.682567671865&type=3&eid=ARCrvBs431VdDq_Wv0YVWzLykpVHchxtaqXLIB99u371KSeFtyH37fSf0h5bZ6uo3Xedk2_GknB-cXIP&ifg=1
Anti-Racism Resources for White People: Videos, articles, books, pod casts, films, and organizations; info for parents and children. bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fequality-includes-you%2Fwhat-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR23g-8Hb3Ij1Vm6H1LmBEeg0AoCxXmlit7341dL6rGUUvdYIEKjkfgEkyw&h=AT0K4HhWhlNlgj4RuIg0PEhfFUJ9I84i1uhgLaf96PsdTxSRUWedXIzK5whp9yjweOikwCbwJSynjjKdOgQ9WioCxcaH9ta_ZGdxerMDkNkbYcOkxRgCpClfXp-kE2ocRsWDBnnDo3AdmcurFzBCZoQ6_Nlk4BhQqkmbgSvRzw
Scaffolding Anti-Racism Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PrAq4iBNb4nVIcTsLcNlW8zjaQXBLkWayL8EaPlh0bc/edit?fbclid=IwAR2AlUB3bNa9UodmntQd3z3utymEJlb4E6YTClNjsRRDx5Jts8G8rI4zgdE
Equal Justice Initiative: https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&sxsrf=ALeKk00Ybr7VVwlS7WxoaGTg2Hj8w5Yi8g:1588883544600&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=virtual+tour+of+equal+justice+initiative&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjun4-6zKLpAhWEds0KHcfeBbYQsAR6BAgBEAE&biw=1280&bih=913
Warner Brothers has made "Just Mercy" free to rent for "systemic racism" education. Warning from C.J. Kingdom-Grier: "Black people, it has the potential to re-traumatize you." (Film is a dramatization of the work of attorney Bryan Stevenson and the Equal Justice Initiative): https://www.indiewire.com/2020/06/warner-bros-free-just-mercy-rentals-systemic-racism-1202234965/
The Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia: Take a virtual tour of collections and resources in this outstanding museum, located in Big Rapids, MI at Ferris State University. www.ferris.edu/jimcrow
The Blue Eyes-Brown Eyes You Tube video with Oprah Winfrey and Jane Elliott: (From 1992, but very relevant today. Watch how quickly one group becomes frustrated and angry and the other experiences its "superiority." This experiment has been used in countless places, in various forms.) https://www.upworthy.com/oprah-blue-eyes-brown-eyes--racism-experiment?fbclid=IwAR0n3EXwOML7qvwhYzg-_lkRoDT3cJeVDNUTfiMbvkuQcQxXF_7W0MPJ3dw
List of black films streaming online: https://rollingout.com/2020/03/21/heres-a-list-of-every-black-film-streaming-online-right-now/?fbclid=IwAR17LyTZAjzSuv-IDlTSGIkRewB88PdUUPc7RR4kXBPsAJmSt2b7UZnt8wQ
Black parents describe "the talk" with their children, about police; includes references to studies of white bias: https://www.vox.com/2016/8/8/12401792/police-black-parents-the-talk?fbclid=IwAR0Dy-TmLiM3IduSS7Y9XNL3uJKHA23DYlDK-YiWgwIqAuYtd7T_4oHm70o
How to teach white kids about race: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/09/white-kids-race/569185/
How do I talk to my kids about race and racism?: https://www.parenttoolkit.com/social-and-emotional-development/advice/social-awareness/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-race-and-racism
100+ books with characters of color, for readers of all ages: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/books-with-characters-of-color
Teaching Tolerance publications/videos by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Excellent materials for teachers and others who work with children; current issues/discrimination/prejudice of many kinds. www.teachingtolerance.org
10 books challenging racism (including one by attorney Benjamin Crump): https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/10-books-challenge-racism/#open-season-crump
A Great Stack of Anti-Racist Books: https://www.facebook.com/ibramxkendi/photos/a.384489028616012/1005211433210432/?type=3&eid=ARAJU2jV9RBycvUTpHWTi6PxkPz3aUuOLwDP7REU2KKF5ikd5ON15dunKWq21ihadtstSdjTor4poBz8&ifg=1
Dear Readers of "In the Community": This is only a very small portion of what's available online, in libraries, bookstores, magazines, podcasts, YouTube, films, discussions, groups, conferences, and more. We invite you to send us your suggestions for additions to the list, to be included in future issues of this ACEH publications.
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County and Local Pandemic Links and Resources:
https://www.careottawacounty.com/ An "all-purpose" link of resources from government and nonprofit organizations in Ottawa County. Find info, ways to donate goods or money, volunteer opportunities, more. Or call 2-1-1. In English and in español.
https://www.miottawa.org/Health/OCHD/coronavirus.htm?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Daily updates from Ottawa Co Dept of Public Health; links to new dashboard of information about cases; resources for many kinds of issues, including domestic violence. In English and in español.
Free Community Diagnostic Testing for COIVD 19: Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7: https://www.miottawa.org/Health/OCHD/?fbclid=IwAR2rY84jShCaVV4Tq-VRp8mtA9vp2ojo7bZnB8_YiFDYcjHa8W3Vem2s6TI
http://bit.ly/LocalFarmReliefEffort: Ottawa Food has started a pilot program to work with 4 local food pantries (Salvation Army, St. Francis de Sales Parish, Harvest Stand Ministries, Community Action House). July 1 through Oct 31, Lakeshore Food Rescue-Farm Relief Effort will buy food from local farmers to feed local families, helping keep small-farm families financially solvent while also providing fresh produce to food-insecure families. To donate funds, go to the link above. Questions? Contact Madelyn at madelyn@harvest stand.org or (616) 748-6003, ext. 4 or Lisa Uganski, Ottawa Food Coordinator, at (616) 393-5770 or luganski@miottawa.org
The Holland Farmers Market is open Saturdays and Wednesdays from 8 am to 2 pm. The first hour is reserved for persons over age 60, immunocompromised people, and pregnant women. The Monday Night Market will not take place until further notice.
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Translation and Interpretation Services: Ottawa County has given a sizable grant to the Hispanic Center of West Michigan so that the Center can provide free translation and interpretation—in 85 languages--to local nonprofits and organizations that need such services related to or in response to the current COVID health crisis. Please contact Holly Rea at hrea@hispanic-center.org
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Mental Health Resources and Support: Many local organizations are providing behavioral health services during the COVID-19 pandemic throughout Ottawa County. Visit miottawa.org/cmh to see a listing of the organizations and their contact information. The State of Michigan also has resources available, including:
· Headspace, an online tool for mindfulness and meditation exercises
· Michigan Peer Warmline 888-733-7753, for Michigan residents with severe mental illness needing peer support
· COVID-19 Line 888-535-6136, for Michigan residents needing basic COVID-19 information or emotional support
· Healthcare Provider Support Hotline 888-910-1636, for Michigan healthcare personnel needing support
Questions about screening and testing, call Holland Hospital (616) 394-2080; Spectrum Health (616) 391-2380; North Ottawa Community Health System (616) 935-7810.
Food distribution: www.OttawaFood.org To make a drive-up appointment with Community Action House, call (616) 392-2368, ext. 100.
Holland Public Schools food sites/online learning/other info: www.hollandpublicschools.org
Emergency child care: During the COVID-19 crisis, the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD) is providing emergency child care for essential workers whose kids are ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Call or text help me grow-Ottawa 1-844-233-2244 or email helpmegrow@oaisd.org (For list of essential workforce companies, as defined by Gov. Whitmer, visit www.hmgOttawa.org) Info in English and in español.
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Donating medical supplies (masks, etc.) locally: https://www.hollandhospital.org/hh/covid-19-donations.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2NwiBBO18rjtlO_3bH8kWkU3-u0qnQzny2Rwl-ETvwtPAlKinZGPHNwcY
Donating blood: https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/125903
Downtown Holland has two new websites to make it easier for customers to shop or order take-out. Shop Downtown: www.shopdowntownholland.com
Dine Downtown: www.dinedowntownholland.com
Links to take-out and curbside pickup at area businesses: https://www.hollandtakeout.com
Ottawa County Parks & Recreation: (1) June 2 update on current status of parks and recreation areas. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/bulletins/28e9cec
(2) Info on backyards; wetlands, rivers and streams; forests; meadows; Great Lakes dunes; stewardship; history; and geology of this area: miOttawa.org/naturetoyou
Sharing Your Story
The Holland Museum: Planning for a future exhibit about COVID-19 life in the community. How has it impacted you, your job, your daily life? How are your children doing? Form for adults: https://forms.gle/B8ZR3zfBTKQsRGxC8 Form for kids: https://forms.gle/5utqBarsZQLdJ8zK6
The Library of Michigan and the Historical Society of Michigan are compiling an archive of people's stories and experiences during the time of the coronavirus. Go to #SaveYourStory or https://bit.ly/2ynT8rj
State Health Data, Charts, Governor's Info
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The state's response and community mitigation strategies: www.michigan.gov/coronavirus
Governor Whitmer's Executive Orders: www.michigan.gov/whitmer
---Applying for unemployment benefits: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/uia/160_-_Claiming_UI_Benefit_In_Michigan_-_Jan2014_444213_7.pdf
National
The COVID-19 global outbreak situation at www.cdc.gov/COVID19
Jobs and Job Fairs:
West Michigan Works! will hold Virtual Job Fairs on June 24 and 25 (job-seeker registration is June 15-19) and June 29 and 30 (registration July 20-24). https://jobs.westmiworks.org/weekly-hot-jobs/
Pure Michigan Talent Connect: https://www.mitalent.org/find-a-job
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
Michigan Works! https://jobs.westmiworks.org/weekly-hot-jobs/ info@westmichiganworks.org
City of Holland: https://mi-holland.civicplushrms.com/careers/Jobs.aspx Director of finance. Heavy equipment operator, full-time.
Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area: www.cfhz.org Director of finance.
Disability Network/Lakeshore: www.dnlakeshore.org/executive-director-search/ Executive director. Application deadline is June 26.
Grand Valley State University: www.gvsu.edu
Holland Township: www.hct.holland.mi.us Entry-level maintenance assistant, full-time.
Holland Hospital: www.hollandhospital.org Emergency department RN, part-time (48 hrs/2 wks, 3 pm to 3:30 am). Occupational therapist, in-house rehab, part-time (1 weekend/mo, 8 am-4:30 pm, 16 hrs/2wks).
Holland Museum: www.hollandmuseum.org Facilities assistant/custodian, part-time (approx. 8 hrs/wk)
Hope College: www.hope.edu Summer educational coach for Upward Bound, 6-8 hrs/day. Apply by June 7.
InterCare Community Health Network: https://www.intercare.org/careers.html
Kids Hope USA: https://kidshopeusa.org/about-us/employment/ Communications and national office coordinator, part-time (20-29 hrs/wk). Located in Zeeland.
Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance: http://lakeshorenonprofits.org/programs-and-services/nonprofit-job-postings. Job openings at local nonprofits.
MediLodge of Holland: Open positions, full- and part-time, for nurses and CNAs, various shifts. Apply online at Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=medilodge+of+holland&l=holland%2C+mi
MOKA (Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan): Residential support for developmentally disabled persons in these counties, full- and part-time, all shifts. www.moka.org/careers
Ottawa County: http://www.miottawa.org/careers Nurse practitioner, part-time (20 hrs/wk); benefits
Resilience (formerly Center for Women in Transition): https://resiliencemi.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/On-Call-GP.png Trauma therapist, full-time. On-call shelter assistant; hourly.
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Dear "In the Community" readers: Many of you support us with your dues and donations, which finance our programs, partnerships, advocacy on current issues, publications, two scholarships, and community social events, and we appreciate you very much. If you are not currently a member, we hope you will consider becoming one and/or making a financial donation to ACEH, which is a 501c3 organization. Thank you.
--The ACEH Board: C.J. Kingdom-Grier, Viola Jackson, Annette Manwell, Al Minert, H Bin Lim, Kim Lillibridge, Natalie Martinez, Lori Joseph Shaw.
It's easy to become an ACEH member! Here's how:
--You can join at our website www.harmonyalliance.org and go to Membership;
--Or you can write a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Al Minert and mail it to Box 3007, Holland, MI 49422-3007;
--Or you can join at any ACEH program or social event.
Dues are $20 per year for an individual ($35, two years); $30 per year for a couple or family ($50, two years); $40 for a nonprofit; $75 for a business. In lieu of (or in addition to) paying dues, you may join as a service member, volunteering for the group.
