The Houston Peace and justice Center is appalled by attacks on, and false statements about, efforts to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
HPJC wants to make it clear that we support DEI efforts by private companies, organizations, government agencies, schools and universities, and individuals.
HPJC Statement on Supporting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Read More »
The Houston Peace and justice Center is appalled by attacks on and false statements about migrants, colloquially called immigrants.
HPJC stands in solidarity with our migrant friends who contribute so much to our society and who are being so unjustly attacked for coming to the US to make a better life for their families.
HPJC Statement on Supporting Migrants Read More »
The Houston Peace and Justice Center Board of Directors unanimously passed the following Law of Parties Resolution at its February Board meeting. Resolution calling an end to the use of
HPJC Press Release 2025-02-18 – End Use of “Law of Parties” in Texas Read More »
Solitary confinement in prisons is cruel and unusual. Texas is a leader in the use of prolonged solitary confinement. An NYT 2-15-2022 article titled “27 Years in Solitary, and a Plea
HPJC PRESS RELEASE 2-15-2025 on Solitary Confinement in Texas Read More »
Despite the approaching winter storm and freezing temperatures, the 47th annual MLK Day parade was a success and HPJC was there!
Martin Luther King Day Parade 2025 Read More »
The Houston Peace & Justice 2024 Peacemaker Awards were posthumously awarded to three outstanding leaders in three different faiths who worked individually and collectively for more than 50 years to
Houston Peace & Justice Center 2024 Peacemaker Award Ceremony Read More »
HPJC joins other peace and justice organizations in signing a letter calling for Immediate cease fire in Gaza and release of hostages.
HPJC Signs on to Letter Calling for Immediate Cease Fire in Gaza Read More »
HPJC signs on the the letter asking nations to submit Declarations of Intervention to the International Court of Justice in support of South Africa’s excellent case invoking the Genocide Convention against Israel.
The Houston Peace & Justice Center has endorsed a resolution authored by Johnny Mata and the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice, calling for support of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and opposing efforts by certain Governors and legislators to take us backwards with regard to DEI.
HPJC Endorses GHCfJ Resolution Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Read More »
HPJC is signing on to a statement proposed by Fellowship of Reconciliation-USA, CODEPINK, and the National Council of Elders. It calls for a Christmas Truce in the Ukraine war. The hope is this might “pave the way for negotiations to reach a lasting security agreement to end the bloodshed”, as Code Pink puts it.
HPJC Joins Others in Pushing for a Christmas Truce in Ukraine Read More »
