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SUMMARY:Justice 4EvanLee Vigil
DESCRIPTION:4 Year Anniversary Evan Griffin-Lee Memorial
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/justice-4evanlee-vigil/
LOCATION:Harris County Jail\, San Jacinto St. at Baker St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000008255.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Reverand Jacilet Griffin":MAILTO:jdgriffin1986@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T153000
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:June 2025 is the perfect time to refresh your advocacy knowledge and set goals for engaging your faith community around issues that impact the planet and its peoples. Why is it such a perfect time? Getting started now gives you plenty of time to get ready for elections in 2026.   \n\n\n\nFaith communities typically don’t want to be seen as “political\,” but\, as we’ll cover in this workshop\, faith communities can—and should—provide important education and leadership roles in nonpartisan civic engagement. Join Bee Moorhead\, executive director of Texas Impact\, an interfaith justice advocacy organization\, and her colleagues\, to talk about what that looks like “in real life\,” and do a deep dive into Texas Impact’s specific Houston-area resources and projects.   \n\n\n\nRegister for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1344713928559.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-5/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T153000
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:June 2024 is the perfect time to refresh your advocacy knowledge and set goals for engaging your faith community around issues that impact the planet and its peoples. Why is it such a perfect time? With the 2024 elections looming\, it’s time to get ready. Faith communities typically don’t want to be seen as “political\,” but\, as we’ll cover in this workshop\, faith communities can—and should—provide important education and leadership roles in nonpartisan civic engagement. Join Bee Moorhead\, executive director of Texas Impact\, an interfaith justice advocacy organization\, and her colleagues\, to talk about what that looks like “in real life\,” and do a deep dive into Texas Impact’s specific Houston-area resources and projects.  Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-tickets-886402292117. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-4/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bee-and-Lisa-1040110_1080x675.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T160000
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CREATED:20231116T212125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T212127Z
UID:10001549-1705762800-1705766400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Money Club
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to fix the structural defects of money and end poverty with a Universal Basic Income.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/money-club/
LOCATION:North Channel Library\, 15471 Wallisville Rd\, Houston\, TX\, TX\, 77049\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1000004223.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Faye Ku":MAILTO:faye.ku@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T190000
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CREATED:20231116T212157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T212158Z
UID:10001541-1700416800-1700420400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:From Underground to On the Grid
DESCRIPTION:Join Adrian Shelley\, Texas Office Director for Public Citizen\, as he delves into energy\, from underground to on the grid.  Texas has been an energy state for more than a century. But as the global energy market shifts away from fossil fuels and toward clean sources such as wind\, solar\, and battery storage\, Texas risks being left behind. At the start of the 21st century\, Texas pursued an all-of-the-above energy strategy that saw the largest investment in wind energy in history. More recently\, the fossil fuel industry has changed its tactics as it responds to the existential threat of climate change. Today we see political decision making that favors the entrenched business interests of the fossil fuel industry over average Texans. This explains why Texas lawmakers are not pursing common sense solutions to fixing Texas’ ailing electricity grid. These solutions include demand-side strategies such as energy efficiency and demand response\, which can stabilize our grid\, save consumers money\, and make homes more resilient to temperature extremes. Time for Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-underground-to-on-the-grid-tickets-737952103607. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/from-underground-to-on-the-grid/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Adrian-Shelley.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20230520T173937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T173941Z
UID:10001501-1686492000-1686499200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:June 2023 is the perfect time to refresh your advocacy knowledge and set goals for engaging your faith community around issues that impact the planet and its peoples. Why is it such a perfect time? The Texas legislative session just ended\, and in September all eyes will turn toward the 2024 elections. Faith communities typically don’t want to be seen as “political\,” but\, as we’ll cover in this workshop\, faith communities can—and should—provide important education and leadership roles in nonpartisan civic engagement. Join Bee Moorhead\, executive director of Texas Impact\, an interfaith justice advocacy organization\, and her colleagues\, to talk about what that looks like “in real life\,” and do a deep dive into Texas Impact’s specific Houston-area resources and projects.  Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-tickets-627649485507. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bee-and-Lisa-1040110_1080x675.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230507T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20230408T182431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T182434Z
UID:10001488-1683473400-1683478800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Federal Incentives for Energy Efficiency and Renewables: Why They Matter to People of Faith
DESCRIPTION:We now have a wide window of opportunity to make real\, lasting changes for clean energy and reducing carbon pollution. The Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are investing billions of dollars to build clean energy sources\, electrify school buses\, cap orphaned wells\, and much\, much more.  In addition\, there are many incentives for households\, and houses of worship\, to invest in energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy.  People of faith therefore play a vital role in determining how federal funds are spent and the quality of the investments made. Lisa Brenskelle\, Houston Climate Communication Coordinator for Texas Interfaith Power & Light and Rebecca McIlwain\, Community Outreach Coordinator with Texas Climate Jobs Project\, will give an overview of the available federal grants/incentives and talk about what you can do to ensure the money is invested in a way that makes the most impact and promotes justice. Time for interactive Q&A with the speakers will be provided.  Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/federal-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-and-renewables-tickets-608800277017.  Texas Climate Jobs Project (TCJP) is a nonprofit organization that supports clean energy that is inclusive to everyone concerned and creates decent work opportunities that leave no one behind. Texas Interfaith Power & Light is the Texas chapter of Interfaith Power & Light\, a national nonprofit whose mission is to inspire and mobilize people of faith and conscience to take bold and just action on climate change.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/federal-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-and-renewables-why-they-matter-to-people-of-faith/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Lisa-Rebecca-photos.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20230408T180709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T180713Z
UID:10001487-1682877600-1682881200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Justice Interconnections: Climate\, Race\, Economy\, Health\, Migration & More
DESCRIPTION:The climate crisis is very real.  And we tend to oversimplify it.  In dealing with the climate crisis in a just manner\, it is imperative that we consider the many aspects of climate justice – racial justice\, economic justice\, health care justice\, climate migration justice\, and so much more.  Join retired United Methodist pastor\, the Rev. Mel Caraway\, as he leads us in an exploration of how all these divergent factors interconnect and make solving the climate crisis more complex. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/justice-interconnections-climate-race-economy-health-migration-more-tickets-601770520827. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/justice-interconnections-climate-race-economy-health-migration-more/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mel-Caraway-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20230228T184921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T184921Z
UID:10001327-1678993200-1678996800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Jubilee House Community  in Nicaragua\, part of Center for Development in Central America.
DESCRIPTION:JHC-CDCA in NicaraguaSarah Woodward has presented before about Jubilee House Community and its work in Nicaragua as part of Center for Development in Central America. She will have a 20-25 minute powerpoint presentation\, and then we’ll have time for Q&A as you wish.  If you’ve been hearing strange things about Nicaragua\, this is your chance to come and hear our reality… of our work and the lives of the Nicaraguans with whom we work.  Some of you came years ago… before COVID… as volunteers\, or were present when I spoke in Houston on an earlier trip.  Please come if you can!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/jubilee-house-community-in-nicaragua-part-of-center-for-development-in-central-america/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/thumbnail.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com
GEO:29.809315;-95.423516
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20230109T063836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T063836Z
UID:10001387-1677434400-1677438000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Reconnecting Communities after a Natural Disaster
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Brett Perkison of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for a discussion of the effects that repeated record flooding due to climate change can have on local communities – often having more impact on lower socioeconomic communities who have less flood control measures put in place and have less resilience to recover from them due to financial constraints. Dr. Perkison will also focus on efforts of the local Houston community to improve resiliency through public advocacy – reviewing both the progress and the barriers that they have had encountered along the way. Interactive discussion with the virtual audience about how members of the Houston community can help to be better prepared for the next flooding event and how they can best assist their neighbors will be encouraged. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reconnecting-communities-after-a-natural-disaster-tickets-504059023107. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/reconnecting-communities-after-a-natural-disaster/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Brett-Perkison.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20220911T210044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T210046Z
UID:10000001-1663509600-1663520400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Faith in Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Texas Impact\, an interfaith justice advocacy organization based in Austin (https://texasimpact.org/about-us/)\, is coming to see you here in Houston! Faith in Democracy is your opportunity to reflect with Houston faith leaders about why civic engagement is a must for faith communities.  You’ll also hear from Texas Impact about their plans for the 2023 legislative session and connect with like-minded people of faith to build your advocacy team. The event includes a faith leader panel discussion and break-out groups on a variety of justice issues.  Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-in-democracy-houston-tickets-406525457587.  Questions?  Contact Scott Atnip at scott@texasimpact.org.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/faith-in-democracy/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Methodist Church\, Fondren Hall\, 5501 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FiD-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Impact":MAILTO:bee@texasimpact.org
GEO:29.726115;-95.3888405
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20220811T190618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T012527Z
UID:10001289-1663092000-1667329200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Faithful Voter Weekly Online Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:As people of faith and conscience\, we believe elections are a referendum on the values that will shape our future. How can we renew our fragile democracy? How do we honor the human dignity of every person? Will we protect our Sacred Earth and our children’s future? What policies will prioritize the common good and confront future crises that remind us of our interdependence? Many of the defining moral issues of our time are on the ballot: faltering democratic institutions\, too much wealth in the hands of a few\, damage to the climate\, cruel immigration policies that tear families apart\, mass incarceration that devastates communities of color\, senseless gun violence\, and threats to global public health and security. These challenges are daunting. To move forward in a spirit of hope\, and to resist despair and cynicism\, join this weekly discussion group where we’ll navigate the urgent moral questions raised by the coming election\, allowing you to discern your path forward. Can’t make it every week? Join as you are able\, or for those topics most of interest to you. The topic for each week’s discussion is given below. All attendees receive an electronic copy of the Faithful Voter Reflection Guide from Interfaith Power & Light\, plus supplemental materials provided by the facilitator. Register on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \nSept. 13: Protecting Our Sacred Earth                    Sept. 20: Protecting Democracy & Voting Rights \nSept. 27: Loving Our Immigrant Neighbors           Oct. 4: Building an Economy of Inclusion \nOct. 11: Pursuing Restorative & Racial Justice      Oct. 18: Respecting the Dignity of LGBTQ People \nOct. 25: Protecting Everyone’s Health                   Nov. 1: Creating a More Peaceful World
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/faithful-voter-weekly-discussion-group/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Non-HPJC Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/faithful-voter-reflection-guide-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20220509T004728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T004729Z
UID:10001269-1651419000-1651424400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Carbon Fee & Dividend:  What’s Justice Got to Do with It?
DESCRIPTION:Members of Citizen’s Climate Lobby explain the ins and outs of carbon fee & dividend as an economic policy tool to address climate change. Learn about the positive impact not only on the environment\, but also on jobs\, the economy\, and human health.   And\, carbon fee & dividend has been deemed by economists as the fastest way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of any economic policy approach.  But\, best of all\, carbon fee & dividend is designed to ensure equity and justice\, a key concern of people of all faith/spiritual traditions. Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carbon-fee-dividend-whats-justice-got-to-do-with-it-tickets-307725203367. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more details.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/carbon-fee-dividend-whats-justice-got-to-do-with-it/
LOCATION:Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/carbon-fee-dividend-basics.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20211122T143733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T143734Z
UID:10001221-1637931600-1637942400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Quaker Barter Fair
DESCRIPTION:Black Friday offers the challenge to BUY NOTHING!  The Quaker testimonies of Simplicity\, Community and Stewardship encourage Friends to find creative ways to care for the earth and each other\, and we want to extend this opportunity to others in the community.  Creating a space to practice thinking together in a new way about how we place value on objects and services within our community seems like a worthwhile way to observe the day after Thanksgiving.\nAnd it is a Fair\, with crafts\, games and other activities for families and chldren\, including\, but not limited to Holiday Potpourri\, Stone Art\, Origami\, Milkweed for Monarchs AND Music by Jim Presley: Blues and Native American Music\nTo get involved\, just come!   Bring a table\, shelf\, rug or blanket to display your goods or a sign that describes your service(s).   CHILDREN ARE WELCOME!  Children are often the best models of how this can work.  They have the ability to add value to an item by describing potential uses\, and the creativity to negotiate three-way trades.\nThere will be a designated area for “free” items that you are willing to give to whomever wants them.  Visitors may then use such items to barter and trade with if they wish.   At the end of the day all items remaining at the “Free Table” will be donated to a local charity.\nSchedule: \n12:30 PM – Open for table setup\n1:00 PM – Open to everyone – Games \, Crafts\, all day\n1:30 PM – Children’s Storytime:\n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Concert-Jim Presley will play Traditional Blues\, Original Blues\, and Native American Music\n3:15 PM – Children’s Story Time: Milkweed & Monarchs\n\nWe will be observing Covid-19 precautions–event takes place outdoors with social distancing \nPlease bring your mask to wear when/if social distancing is not possible.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/quaker-barter-fair-3/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20210709T040822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T040823Z
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SUMMARY:Our Moral Obligation: Ensuring the Dignity of All
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rothko Chapel for the first virtual lecture in our Beyond the Rhetoric: Civil Rights & Our Shared Responsibility summer lecture series featuring the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II\, President and Senior Lecturer for Repairers of the Breach and Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign. In this virtual conversation\, Rev. Dr. Barber will address his perspectives on civil rights in the United States through a moral and faith-based lens. Sharing historical context and contemporary experiences of organizing for economic and racial justice\, Rev. Dr. Barber will discuss the work of his coalitions and how we can create lasting\, systemic change. Register to receive the livestream link.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/our-moral-obligation-ensuring-the-dignity-of-all/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org
GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210523T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20210426T140640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T140641Z
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SUMMARY:A Resilient Future for All Rests on Prioritizing the Most Vulnerable
DESCRIPTION:Join Kristen Schlemmer\, Legal Director at Bayou City Waterkeeper\, as she considers how disasters\, while affecting large portions of the Houston population\, impact the vulnerable more severely and why building resilience is critical.  Hurricane Harvey and Winter Storm Uri showed us that disasters increasingly affect large portions of our region’s population. While many of us are able to recover from these storms in a matter of weeks\, decades of underinvestment in our water systems and flood protection have left low-income communities especially vulnerable to the long-term effects of a single disaster. As we work toward a resilient future for all\, we must focus on those most affected by historic neglect\, as well as disaster over the long-term. If we emphasize justice for the most vulnerable among us\, we will secure resilience for all.  With science\, law\, and policy\, Bayou City Waterkeeper works with local communities to protect and restore natural systems\, achieve equitable policy solutions\, and systematically advance change to benefit all who live within the Lower Galveston Bay watershed encompassing the greater Houston area. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after Kristen’s talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-resilient-future-for-all-rests-on-prioritizing-the-most-vulnerable/
LOCATION:Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20210412T143323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T143324Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Barter Fair
DESCRIPTION:Trade objects and services without using common currency\n\n\nSupport Earth Day efforts to decrease our carbon foot print\n\n\nOpportunity to share in the Quaker testimonies of simplicity\, stewardship\, and community by creating a space to practice thinking together in a new way about how we place value on objects and services within our community.\n\n\nKid friendly earth care activities\, such as a program by a Master Gardener on monarch butterflies complete with planting native milkweed plants in our pollinator garden.  Learn more about monarch conservation here\n\n\nBeneficial plant and seed swaps are welcome.\n\n\nEvent will be outdoors and we will be observing Covid-19 precautions–social distancing\, masks\, good hand sanitizing technique
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-day-barter-fair-4/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com
GEO:29.809315;-95.423516
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200804T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20200723T155838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T160044Z
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SUMMARY:The Resilient Garden: Food Security in the Age of a Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:We hope you’ll join Transition Houston as we explore the resilient garden and how to enhance food security in the age of this pandemic.\nThis will be Transition Houston’s first meeting by video conference using Zoom on August 4th @ 6pm!   \nIn order to join our meeting\, simply click this link in your web browser. We recommend testing your audio / video in advance of our meeting time. \nYou may also dial in using your phone. \nMeeting ID: 996 3115 5713Passcode: 834573One tap mobile+13462487799\,\,99631155713# US (Houston)+16699006833\,\,99631155713# US (San Jose) \nHouston is a very fortunate place!\nWe have diversity of population\, local farms\, Houston is a major port and transportation hub and we have abundance\, even in this once in a lifetime pandemic. \nBut the food supply is dangerously fragile. We depend on imports from around the world\, high carbon transportation systems to get our food to our grocery store\, high labor requirements for picking\, processing etc. And factory farms have put many small farmers out of business. \nIn the late 90’s there was a local food movement growing on the two coasts and it made its way here to the Gulf Coast. There were local advocates and leaders who led this movement forward and created a local food movement. Now local farms grow more food every year responding to restaurant chefs\, farmers’ markets\, local CSA’a and local grocery stores sell more local produce. \nAs the pandemic strips away our veneer of abundant\, cheap and convenient food\, we see that buying local and supporting local is the only answer in times of this economic and health panic. Shopping at the farmers’ markets and growing one’s own food is increasingly popular. \nAbout Our Speakers\nKevin Topek\, Permaculture Garden DesignerOwner of a sustainable landscaping and planning company\, Kevin has practiced Permaculture design for over 30 year and is a native of Houston. His website is permaculturedesign.net. \nTyler Horne\, Urban Harvest Farmers’ Market ManagerTyler has been Market Manager for 12 years with the main Urban Harvest Farmers’ Market near River Oaks. In his spare time he enjoys fishing and camping. \nLibby Kennedy\, Urban Harvest\, Director of Strategic ProjectsLibby has been with Urban Harvest for 6 years and is instrumental in planning the annual Fruit Tree Sale and the expansion of the Farmers’ Markets.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-resilient-garden-food-security-in-the-age-of-a-pandemic/
LOCATION:Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Transition Houston":MAILTO:info@transitionhouston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200406T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20200225T140056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T140159Z
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SUMMARY:Evening with Robert Reich
DESCRIPTION:A lecture event with Robert Reich on his upcoming book\, The System: Who Rigged It\, How We Fix It. \nVisit https://www.progressiveforumhouston.org/event/robert-reich for more info.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/evening-with-robert-reich/
LOCATION:Congregation Emanu El\, 1500 Sunset Blvd\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Progressive Forum":MAILTO:info@progressiveforumhouston.org
GEO:29.7235192;-95.3984949
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20200218T020355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T020412Z
UID:10001048-1583751600-1583758800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Income inequality reform
DESCRIPTION:Discuss how to make a dent in income and wealth inequality.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/income-inequality-reform/
LOCATION:Lambo Restsurant\, 6159 Westheimer\, Houston
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Jimmy Dunne":MAILTO:Jimmydunne80@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200301T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200301T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20200218T165216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T165342Z
UID:10001051-1583082000-1583089200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Artistic Social for HPJC
DESCRIPTION:The Houston Peace & Justice Center\, Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty\, Pax Christi Houston\, and Alianza Latina Internacional invites you to meet and greet for criminal\, economic\, and environmental justice. Our environment is being poisoned\, as freedom goes to to the highest bidder. We work for poverty wages and die without insurance. Private prisons cage the poor for pursuing the American dream. We incarcerate our own for minor drug offenses and execute the innocent\, as military spending\, poverty ad gun violence increase. \nHELP CHANGE THIS: Come and meet like minded individuals in a non violent atmosphere of art and free beer. \nSunday\, March 1st \n5pm – 7pm\nMother Dog Studios\n720 Walnut\nHouston\, TX 77002
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/artistic-social-for-hpjc/
LOCATION:Mother Dog Studios\, 720 Walnut\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Fundraiser,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace &amp%3B Justice Center":MAILTO:info@hpjc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20200108T224500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T224715Z
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SUMMARY:New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof
DESCRIPTION:Nicholas Kristof and spouse and co-author Sheryl WuDunn discuss their new book\, Tightrope: Americans Reaching for hope. Solutions to the crisis in working class America. Attendees receive free book\, a retail value of $28. \nVisit https://www.progressiveforumhouston.org/event/nicholas-kristof-sheryl-wudunn for more info and tickets
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/new-york-times-columnist-nicholas-kristof/
LOCATION:Congregation Emanu El\, 1500 Sunset Blvd\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Progressive Forum":MAILTO:info@progressiveforumhouston.org
GEO:29.7235192;-95.3984949
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20191104T135850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T025911Z
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SUMMARY:Quaker Barter Fair on Buy Nothing Day
DESCRIPTION:Black Friday offers the challenge to BUY NOTHING!  The Quaker testimonies of Simplicity\, Community and Stewardship encourage Friends to find creative ways to care for the earth and each other\, and we want to extend this opportunity to others in the community.  Creating a space to practice thinking together in a new way about how we place value on objects and services within our community seems like a worthwhile way to observe the day after Thanksgiving. \nTo get involved\, just come!   Bring a table\, shelf\, rug or blanket to display your goods or a sign that describes your service(s).   CHILDREN ARE WELCOME!  Children are often the best models of how this can work.  They have the ability to add value to an item by describing potential uses\, and the creativity to negotiate three-way trades. \nThere will be a designated area for “free” items that you are willing to give to whomever wants them.  Visitors may then use such items to barter and trade with if they wish.   At the end of the day all items remaining at the “Free Table” will be donated to a local charity. \nWe will also share a meal of left-overs from Thanksgiving feasts\, so all attendees are invited to bring left overs to share. We will also enjoy spontaneous music making.   So\, please bring musical instruments\, singing bowls\, drums and guitars\, as well.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/quaker-barter-fair-on-buy-nothing-day/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lidney Molnari":MAILTO:lidneymolnari@yahoo.com
GEO:29.809315;-95.423516
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20190930T003024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T173811Z
UID:10000981-1570975200-1570982400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Health Justice- Workers' Rights\, Work Life Balance and Being Good to Yourself
DESCRIPTION:Come to our gathering as we discuss health justice\, or how injustice and lack of action on various social justice issues worsens health outcomes and leads to higher health care costs.  For this month’s gathering\, we will discuss a few interrelated themes\, starting with labor and worker rights\, hostile work environments\, lack of work-life balance\, and its effect on health and health care costs.  Also to be discussed will be rethinking practices at schools and colleges with regard to extreme homework and study overloads\, and extreme busyness either imposed by other means such as city design\, or touted as a status symbol\, and why it is time to change our thinking and planning on this.  In living up to that ‘personal responsibility’ that proponents of our current immoral health care system love to ‘talk the talk’ about\, one of the best ways to really ‘walk the walk’ on this\, along with diet and exercise\, would be to re-evaluate not only our work environments and worker treatment\, but also look at how we can make it both feasible and fashionable to cut down on overwork and time overload from other areas of life.  I will give a brief presentation on these issues\, then open it up to all attendees to share their stories\, thoughts\, input\, suggestions\, etc. \n  \nMeeting will be held at: \nTarka Indian Kitchen\n721 W 19th St.\nHouston\, TX 77008
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/health-justice-workers-rights-work-life-balance-and-being-good-to-yourself/
LOCATION:Tarka Indian Kitchen\, 721 W 19th St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Health Care For All Texas":MAILTO:brianrr27@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20190520T143107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T143107Z
UID:10000637-1563026400-1563031800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Free film screening: The Chocolate Case
DESCRIPTION:FREE screening of The Chocolate Case +\nFREE tasting of Fair Trade chocolate and other delicious Fair Trade goodies \nCome for the film\, enjoy the treats and even shop the #FairTrade store for gifts or yourself. Every purchase matters and this is your chance to be a part of the movement to put people and the planet first. \nMore info: The film follows 3 Dutch journalists who uncover child labor in the cocoa production chain\, which triggers them to try to persuade large corporations to end unethical practices. The trio sets out on a mission to develop the first ‘slave-free’ chocolate bar\, known as ‘Tony’s Chocolonely’ – now one of Holland’s leading chocolate brands. The film is both an expose of problems within the chocolate supply chain\, and an inspirational story of people trying to change the world they live in. \nCheck out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7L9d2KR3qQ
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/free-film-screening-the-chocolate-case/
LOCATION:Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film,Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fair Trade Houston":MAILTO:kendra.penry@gmail.com
GEO:29.791019;-95.485694
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Houston Mennonite Church 1231 Wirt Rd. Houston TX 77055 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1231 Wirt Rd.:geo:-95.485694,29.791019
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20181205T133722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T134013Z
UID:10000562-1544965200-1544976000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Decolonize Houston: Community Meal and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:La Raza for Liberation and Houston DSA Racial Justice Working Group invite you to participate in a free community meal and open discussion on decolonizing.  \nJust a few of the topics: \nWhat does decolonization mean and how do we apply it to our organizing?  \nWhy we need to acknowledge Nature and how important it is to recognize whose land we are standing on.  \nIdentifying the disastrous role that the CAFO’s/Factory Farming industry plays in oppressing people\, animals and Nature.  \nDecolonizing beauty/unraveling western standards on weight.  \nSpeaker lineup: \n-KR from La Raza for Liberation:  Human/Animal/Environmental Justice  \n -Yvette Arellando from T.E.J.A.S.: Environmental racism/classism and frontline community organizing              \n -Jerry Monroe Maynard from Campaign Nonviolence: American Imperialism with focus on Central America                                        \n-Post Modern Sleaze: Navajo Visual Artiste \nMini workshops: \n-Making Seedbombs! This is hands on engagement so be prepared to get dirty. This is a child friendly activity!  \n-Accomplices NOT Allies!  \nVendors:  \nPor Vida Tienda \nAnd last but certainly not least we will be holding a raffle with a bunch of badass stuff(so bring your dough/taking Venmo too) to help raise funds for the Trans Caravana! Check back to this event page to see some of the awesome stuff we’ll have up for grabs. \nAlso\, if you have an organization or local business that you think might be a good fit for the event\, please message this page and we’ll let you know if we have space for you to table or set up a booth. \nFor more info please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1149857798495903/?ti=icl
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/decolonize-houston-community-meal-and-discussion/
LOCATION:texas gulf coast area labor federation\, 2506 Sutherland\, Houston\, 77023
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Houston DSA":MAILTO:info@houstondsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20181129T155606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T155606Z
UID:10000559-1544364000-1544371200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Healthcare for All Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Come mingle with Healthcare for All Texas members\, newbies welcome! Watch funny videos of comedians mocking U.S. Healthcare system and related social justice issues and try your hand at trivia for prizes.  Learn about actions\, meetups and activities we are planning for next year and enjoy fabulous pizza!  Free\, $5 donation suggested\, register/RSVP at eventbrite\, link below\, space is limited to room capacity. More info\, or issues registering\, call or text Brian @281-857-4783.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/healthcare-for-all-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Star Pizza\, 2111 Norfolk St.\, Houston\, 77098
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Health Care For All Texas":MAILTO:brianrr27@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
CREATED:20181104T201109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181104T201109Z
UID:10000551-1542978000-1542988800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Quaker Barter Fair
DESCRIPTION:Black Friday offers the challenge to BUY NOTHING!  The Quaker testimonies of Simplicity\, Community and Stewardship encourage Friends to find creative ways to care for the earth and each other\, and we want to extend this opportunity to others in the community.  Creating a space to practice thinking together in a new way about how we place value on objects and services within our community seems like a worthwhile way to observe the day after Thanksgiving. \nTo get involved\, just come!   Bring a table\, shelf\, rug or blanket to display your goods or a sign that describes your service(s).   CHILDREN ARE WELCOME!  Children are often the best models of how this can work.  They have the ability to add value to an item by describing potential uses\, and the creativity to negotiate three-way trades. \nThere will be a designated area for “free” items that you are willing to give to whomever wants them.  Visitors may then use such items to barter and trade with if they wish.   At the end of the day all items remaining at the “Free Table” will be donated to the Women’s Center.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/quaker-barter-fair-2/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lidney Molnari":MAILTO:lidneymolnari@yahoo.com
GEO:29.809315;-95.423516
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180812
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T161106Z
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SUMMARY:Mayor’s Back to School Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Start Of A New School Year Brings Excitement! \nThe Mayor’s Back to School Fest is designed to help economically disadvantaged Houston- area elementary school students and their families as they prepare to return to school. With the help of many great partners and sponsors\, backpacks\, school supplies\, health screenings\, immunizations\, and social service resources are provided to thousands of students\, free of charge. Due to limited space and supplies\, you must PRE-REGISTER to attend this event.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/mayors-back-to-school-fest/
LOCATION:George R. Brown Convention Center
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180807T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180807T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T171642
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180805T235956Z
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SUMMARY:Get to Know the System that Oppresses Us - Capitalism
DESCRIPTION:There is much current attention to social and economic inequality. The Occupy movement did much to highlight the inequality and framed the issues as the 1% versus the 99%. Unfortunately\, the root cause of inequality is kept a deep secret – theft of surplus value created by workers. \nKarl Marx\, considered by current information scientists as the most influential scholar in history\, identified the source of wealth as stolen surplus value. His monumental work is entitled “Capital”. Join us as we go over the Marxist critique of Capitalism. Inequality\, wars\, racism and other social ills will no longer be a mystery. \nIt is not enough to be upset by social and economic inequality. We must understand it and struggle for socialism! This event is open to members and non-members alike. Hope to see you there.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/get-to-know-the-system-that-oppresses-us-capitalism/
LOCATION:Houston Communist Party Headquarters\, 3100 McKinney Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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