LAUP History

Where are we now?

The city of Holland remains a very diverse area. However, the issues LAUP has brought up directly affect the diversity statistics of Holland area businesses currently. These statistics are a comparison to see the impact that the press on this issue had on the progress of the community. Today, we still see a “downtown Holland” that is primarily white owned business. This is the same issue LAUP was trying to bring to light in 1978, and that same fight is still continuing to be fought to this day. Please read the following article for a comprehensive look at the city of Holland's diversity goals for 2021. https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/politics/government/2021/03/27/holland-outlines-city-diversity-efforts/7004653002/

"Fifelski explained the overall model of GARE in three parts: normalize conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion; organize the people and groups that are working on DEI efforts; and operationalize so that a DEI mindset is integrated into everything the city does." - Carolyn Muyskens

This digital exhibit is made possible by a partnership with the Hope College Van Wylen Library, members of the Fall 2021 IDS395 cultural heritage course, Joint Archives of Holland, MI, Holland Museum, and the Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). This project was supported in part by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. // Esta exhibición digital es posible gracias a una asociación con Hope College Van Wylen Library, miembros del curso de herencia cultural IDS 395 de Otoño de 2021, Archivos Conjuntos de Holland, MI, Holland Museum y Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). Este proyecto fue apoyado en parte por la Fundación Andrew W. Mellon.

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