By showcasing both the positive and the negative stories of Black residents during an oral history project, city officials hope to show residents they are open to dialogue and to change.
Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project, will offer a keynote discussion at GRCC’s Diversity Lecture Series.
Holland International Relations Commission’s annual Reel Time Film Series will feature “This Is Home: A Refugee Story,” on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m., followed by a conversation about local resettlement efforts. Admission is free.
The (Anti) Racism Task Force is planning a series of virtual town halls on religion and racism on Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Dec. 13, and Jan. 24.
The Latino-centric leadership program LEADeres is expanding to the Lakeshore. It is designed to help Latinx professionals develop the skills, resources, and confidence needed to become leaders at work and in the community.
After many visits Michigan Consul General for Mexico Fernando González Saiffe now has friends when he visits Holland. He sees a diverse and welcoming community.
The International Festival of Holland celebrates the many different facets and faces of the city. The free festival, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Civic Center Place (150 W. Eighth St.) will feature more than 70 musicians and performers, a special Children’s Fiesta, and a Festival Mercado with global gifts and food.
The Holland Museum’s new exhibit, United for Progress: The LAUP Story, opens Aug. 20. It explores the history of the community’s oldest Hispanic organization, how it has evolved, and how it continues to serve today.
The nonprofit Lakeshore Community Pride provides a way for Muskegon residents to give back to their community. The organization that celebrates diversity recently hosted its first events, a White Party and Pride Ball.
Yah-Hanna Jenkins Leys, the Co-founder of Women of Color Give and the Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland's Director of Community Impact, spotlights people and organizations who are promoting equity and inclusion along the Lakeshore.
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