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First Things Something Important
Summit on Racism offered virtually The annual Summit on Racism, to be held virtually Nov. 12-14, is especially timely this year as the Covid-19 pandemic disproportionately impacts people of color, the economy struggles and there’s growing acknowledgment of racism in America. #Beyond 400: The Virtual Summit on Racism will feature speakers, online conversations and video shorts designed to bring the local community together for an open dialogue regarding race and eradicating racism. The summit is hosted by the Society for History and Racial Equity (SHARE). Among the speakers is keynoter Jesse Hagopian, a Seattle educator and leading voice on issues of educational equity, the school-to-prison-pipeline, standardized testing, the Black Lives Matter at School movement, and social justice unionism. He will speak from 6–8 p.m. Nov. 12. Several simultaneous sessions will run from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Nov. 13, on topics such as racial disparities in health, responsible law enforcement and implicit bias. At 10 a.m. Nov. 14, a multi-media presentation on 400 years of African-American history will be presented by local historian Michelle Johnson. The virtual summit will be accessed through Zoom. The cost to register is $30, or $20 for students. There are also discounts for groups and teachers. To register or for more information, visit sharekazoo.org.
Something on Saturdays Catch Stulberg medalists in concert
Three free recitals by recent Stulberg International String Competition
Something Local
Kalamatopia features makers’ market It has local artisans and wares, it’s outdoors, you can sip a beer, spirits or hot mulled wine and it’s just in time for holiday shopping. What’s not to love about Kalamatopia? This one-night event, from 5-8:30 p.m. Nov. 13 on the North Kalamazoo Mall, will feature vendors from Kalamazoo and other parts of Michigan, with booths lining the mall from East Michigan Avenue to Water Street. The event is put on by the Kalamazoo Experiential Learning Center and is free to attend, with beverages and products priced separately. CDC social distancing guidelines will be followed, and masks are required for attendees and vendors. For more information, visit kalamatopia.com.
medalists will take place on consecutive Saturdays this month as the Stulberg goes virtual. Each performer will offer a 45- to 60-minute program from their home stage that will be broadcast via the Stulberg’s website, stulberg.org. All recitals will begin at 10:30 a.m. The recital schedule and performers are: • Nov. 7 — Cellist Oliver Herbert, 2015 Silver Medalist. • Nov. 14 — Violist Hae Sue Lee, 2015 Bronze Medalist. • Nov. 21 — Violinist Charlotte Marckx, 2018 Gold Medalist. For more information, visit stulberg.org.
Charlotte Marckx
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