Since 1996, the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance has sought to dismantle barriers to ensure people of all ethnic backgrounds have equal access and opportunity to participate fully in the life of the community.
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Summit on Race and Inclusion 2017
Registration opens February 14th!
Date: May 23, 2017
Location: Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
We are enthused to bring the 2017 Summit on Race and Inclusion to Muskegon! We will be meeting at the beautiful Frauenthal Center, located at 425 W Western Ave #200, Muskegon, MI 49440.
Registration opens February 14th, so be on the look out for follow-up information and be one of the first to reserve your spot at Summit 2017!
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Summit Speakers - Keynotes and Breakouts
As mentioned in a previous newsletter, we are happy to announce
Dr. Phil Goff and
Dr. Charles Davis II
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as our morning and afternoon Summit keynote speakers. Please click here for more information about their work.
This month, we would also like to give you a quick look at another one of our Breakout Session speakers.
Faith Breakout Session Speaker - Ron White
Ron White holds an M.A. in Comparative Religion from Miami University (OH) and has done graduate work in Administrative Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Combined with twenty-five years of consulting work with and for grantmakers from a variety of foundations--private, religious grantmakers, family foundations, individual donors, and public charities--Ron has held several positions in the field, including senior program officer, program director, executive director, and board trustee.
His work for the Catholic Church at the diocesan and national levels evaluating and recommending grants for community organizing groups across the midwest and west initiated his career in social justice philanthropy. Ron says that his long-term practice of mediation has accompanied him in a lifelong pursuit of blending spirituality and social justice.
We look forward to hearing Ron share his perspectives on faith and social justice!
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Become a Summit Supporter
Support as a Collaborating Organization
The Summit on Race and Inclusion creates unparalleled momentum toward a better understanding of issues related to ethnic and racial equity, promoting an inclusive environment. The Summit would not be possible without the help of supporting organizations, and we are very grateful for such a supportive community! Check out the link below to find out more about how you can support Summit 2017 by becoming a Summit Sponsor, Collaborating Organization, or include an ad in the Summit 2017 program.
Purchase Ad Space in This Year's Event Booklet
We are happy to offer businesses and organizations the opportunity to purchase ad space in this year's Summit event booklet. Through this ad, you can
reach a large base of individuals throughout Michigan while highlighting your commitment to making our region more welcoming and inclusive for all.
We think it is important to do as much as we can for our supporters, and we look forward to working with you to engage the community.
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Allies Working for Social Justice & Environmental Progress
Updates and Outcomes!
The second
Allies meeting was held on
January 17th, once again at Herrick District Library. With over 150 people in attendance, we saw several new faces, as well as many returning participants from our December meeting. We continue to be pleasantly surprised by the great interest and support of individuals who are passionate about these various community and policy issues!
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To find out more about how you can
get involved, please visit the
Allies page on our website. There, you can check out notes and strategies from each work group.
You can also check out the
Allies Facebook group for news, upcoming events and discussion of these important issues.
If you have an interest in working with one or more Allies group, please send us your contact information and we can connect you with the conveners of that specific group.
Please let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to working with you!
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Migrant Mentoring Program - Now Accepting Applications
The 2017 Migrant Mentoring Program is now accepting applications for those who wish to become mentors.
Did you know each year, nearly 6,000 children accompany their parents to Ottawa County from February to late November? This stream of seasonal workers from Texas, many of whom are second and third generation, has existed for more than 30 years. It is the largest population of seasonal workers in Michigan.
The Migrant Mentoring Program matches children from local migrant camps with community volunteers. The program is designed to build cultural bridges between the larger community and the migrant worker population, while meeting the social and educational needs of the children.
Click here
for more information, or contact Eunice Ruiz by
email
or phone (
616.846.9074
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Muskegon County Calling All Colors - February 10th
Muskegon County Calling All Colors is scheduled for February 10th.
The Conference will be held at Baker College. Youth discussion sessions will run from
9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m
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If you're in the area, we would love to see you there! Calling All Colors strives to be a great educational opportunity for people of all ages.
Calling All Colors is partially funded by the Community Foundation for Muskegon County's Youth Advisory Council.
Special thanks to the following organizations for their countless contributions toward making this event possible: United Way of the Lakeshore - Muskegon Public Schools' Boom Youth - Community Encompass Youth Empowerment Project - Planned Parenthood Peer Leaders - Good for YOUth volunteers and Boom Youth Advisers. A special thanks to Baker College for hosting the event.
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LEDA in the Community
LEDA's
customized training solutions are designed to build an organizat
ion's capacity to advance diversity and inclusion.
January Workshops
This is a list of diversity education workshops we held in January:
Spring Lake District Library - GHACF - 1/12
Muskegon County High School Youth 1/13
Michigan Virtual University 1/18
West Michigan Better Birth Network - GHACF - 1/28
Wondering what the letters 'GHACF' before the date on a couple of those workshops mean? It means a potential opportunity for a FREE diversity education workshop provided to your organization by a grant from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. If you're in the Tri-Cities area in Northwest Ottawa County, this could apply to you. However, time is running out on this opportunity for a free workshop. Please contact Alfredo Hernandez by
email or by phone (
616.846.9074
) for more information.
Click here
to learn more about how LEDA can help your organization advance diversity and inclusion.
Spanish Classes Beginning
Spanish I and II classes will be starting on
February 23. To find more information and to sign up,
click here.
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Upcoming diversity, equity & inclusion events
And Still I Rise Film Screening & Discussion
Date: February 28
Time: 6:30 PM - 8 PM
Location: Loutit District Library
Join us, along with WGVU Engage Inclusion, for a screening and community conversation about the PBS Documentary
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise.
Following the screening of the film, we will have a panel discussion featuring Steve Chappell, Reyna Masko, and Brian Wheeler. Moderated by LEDA Program Director, Alfredo Hernandez.
Date: March 2
Time: 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Loutit District Library
An evening with Denise Soler Cox, a social entrepreneur and filmmaker who produced Project ñ, a documentary film that aims to explore the experience of first-generation American born Latin@s (or ñs) living in communities across the United States, believing that their existence between two cultures is distinctive.
Women and the Environment Symposium
Dates: February 23 - March 2
The 6th Annual Women and the Environment Symposium will be spread across the community from February 23rd through March 2nd. Events will highlight various aspects of how women advocate for themselves, for others, and for the environment. The event will culminate with our keynote with an environmental leader and one of the most influential environmentalists of our time Winona LaDuke on March 2nd.
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