Nobel Peace Prize Winner in Grand Rapids
That's right -- Wangari Maathai will be speaking in Grand Rapids on Monday, January 29. The West Michigan Women's Studies Council and the Nokomis Foundation have arranged for her to speak at 7:00 PM at the Fountain Street Church. And it's free.
Wangari Maathai won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize for "her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace." The Nobel Committee said, "Maathai stood up courageously against the former oppressive regime in Kenya. Her unique forms of action have contributed to drawing attention to political oppression—nationally and internationally. She has served as inspiration for many in the fight for democratic rights and has especially encouraged women to better their situation."
Did I mention it's free? And that she won the Nobel Peace Prize? This is an amazing opportunity to listen to an amazing person speak.
Of course, GRPL has some interesting materials on Wangari Maathai, including the recently published, Unbowed : a Memoir .