THEM: Images of Separation, is a traveling exhibition showcasing items from popular culture used to stereotype different groups. The negative imagery–found on postcards, license plates, games, souvenirs and costumes–promoted stereotyping against such groups as Asian-Americans, Hispanics, Jews and poor whites, as well as those who are “other” in terms of body type or sexual orientation.
This exhibit opens at the Dennos Museum Center on Sunday, January 13, and was inspired by the words of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere … Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” The goal is to use objects of intolerance to teach tolerance and offer opportunities for dialogue and action.
COMMUNITY EVENT RECEPTION
The DTE Energy-Foundation invites you to a reception for this compelling exhibition, Thursday, January 17, 2013, 5:30pm at the Dennos Museum Center
Presentation (immediately following): 7pm, Milliken Auditorium: Dr. David Pilgrim, exhibit curator
This exhibit is the first in a series of related events spearheaded by groups in the community under the auspices of the Traverse City Human Rights Commission associated with observances of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month.
UPCOMING MILLIKEN AUDITORIUM EVENTS
Prom Night in Mississippi by Paul Saltzman
January 24, 2013, 7pm, free
The Powerbroker by Bonnie Boswell
February 7, 2013, 7pm, WCMU Community Cinema, free
Leslie McCurdy & The Spirit of Harriet Tubman
February 28, 2013, 7pm, all seats $10 (Tickets: dennosmuseum.org or 231.995.1553)
For a calendar of community events in this series: dennosmuseum.org/tolerance