Walk for Justice
Hermann Square Park 900 Smith St., Houston, TX, United StatesPax Christi Houston is sponsoring its annual Good Friday Walk for Justice at noon on March 25 in downtown Houston. It is at City Hall’s Hermann Square.
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Economic Justice
Houston Green Film Series – Katrina; 10 Years After Katrina: Resilience, Recovery, and REALITY
Rice Cinema and Media Center 2030 University Blvd, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Houston Green Film Series and Transition Houston are proud to host Katrina X and 10 Years After Katrina: Resilience, Recovery, and REALITY. These two films will discuss the realities of New Orleans after the storm. Join us for a look at the effects of climate change on Houston’s neighbor as these films demonstrate what disaster capitalism means for cities on our coast.
Special Guest Breial Kennedy co-director will be traveling to Houston to discuss her experience with the making of the film and the realities of “recovery” for many Katrina survivors.
Free
Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies, Resilient Communities
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St., Houston, TX, United StatesThe Rothko Chapel has scheduled a four-day symposium exploring economic inequality and ways communities can improve and sustain local economies. March 31-April 3
“Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies, Resilient Communities” is slated to start with the keynote at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 31.
Terry Tempest Williams, author, conservationist and activist, will serve as keynote. She is known for speaking out on behalf of taking an ethical stance on life – and frequently discusses the social implications of environmental issues, which are social issues that ultimately become matters of justice.
Rise Up Houston – A Conversation about Mass Incarceration, Immigration, & Economic Justice
University of Houston, Agnes Arnold Hall, Auditorium 1 3553 Cullen Blvd. , Houston, TX, United StatesJoin with hundreds of students, faculty, and community members as we discuss three powerful social movement campaigns taking place in Houston today:
UH and the Prison industrial Complex, led by Divest University of Houston
Immigrant Justice, led by United We DREAM
Economic Justice, led by Fight for $15 and Houston Justice for Janitors
Workers’ Memorial Day Vigil
IBEW Local 176 1475 North Loop West Fwy, HoustonFe y Justicia will be having a vigil to honor all workers who have been injured or died on the job.
March for Dignity & Justice
Renwick and Bellaire Renwick Dr. and Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX, United StatesJoin the diverse Houston Immigrant, Workers' Rights and Social Justice community as we take to the streets on Houston's southwest side and make our voices heard! We will meet up at the corner of Renwick and Bellaire at 12 pm, and march to Burnett Bayland Park (6000 Chimney Rock Rd) at 1pm where we will hold a community rally.
See/Hear/Meet Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! in Houston
Carl Walker Jr. Multi-Purpose Center 4300 Noble St at Waco, HoustonKPFT will be hosting Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan, authors of a new book, “Democracy Now!: 20 years of Covering the Movements Changing America”, in a book signing event, at 1 pm on May 1.
There will also be a meet & greet before the main event, lasting from 12 noon to 12:50 pm. An additional donation is requested, and spaces are very limited, so if you’re interested please get your tickets now.
$10
Justice for Janitors Protest at ICONs Dinner
River Oaks Country Club 1600 River Oaks Blvd., Houston, TX, United StatesThe J4J team has a fun-filled line-up of activities for the rest of the month of May leading up to the janitors’ contract expiration on May 31st. #RaiseHouston #RaiseAmerica #MakeHoustonGreat #HoustonJanitors #Fightfor15 ICONs dinner, sponsored by one of the largest building owners in Houston, will feature a who's-who of the Houston business community. Join us as we […]
Justice for Janitors Action at ONE Allen Center
ONE Allen Center Dallas St & Smith St., Houston, TX, United StatesWeekly Wednesday Actions: 4:30pm every Wednesday at ONE Allen Center (corner of Dallas & Smith in Downtown) The J4J team has a fun-filled line-up of activities for the rest of the month of May leading up to the janitors' contract expiration on May 31st. #RaiseHouston Arriba la union y abajo la explotación! We're asking building owners […]
Justice for Janitors Prayer Vigil Outside of Bargaining
TBD Houston, TX, United StatesThe J4J team has a fun-filled line-up of activities for the rest of the month of May leading up to the janitors’ contract expiration on May 31st. #RaiseHouston #RaiseAmerica #MakeHoustonGreat #HoustonJanitors #Fightfor15 Faith leader allies from several different religious traditions will hold a prayer vigil as janitors & cleaning contractors engage in their final round of bargaining. […]
Justice for Janitors Strike Vote Rally!
Hyatt Regency Downtown 1200 Louisiana St., Houston, TX, United StatesThe J4J team has a fun-filled line-up of activities for the rest of the month of May leading up to the janitors’ contract expiration on May 31st. #RaiseHouston #RaiseAmerica #MakeHoustonGreat #HoustonJanitors #Fightfor15 Janitors will be voting on whether or not to strike; come to this rally to find out the results of what they janitors will do! […]
Lightening Your Footprint
Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United StatesHave you wondered what it means to be sustainable or how you might transition to a more sustainable way of living. What ways are you inspired to make changes in your lifestyle, your neighborhood, workplace or the Houston area that offer more care for the Earth, care for people and creates community?
This workshop is intended to empower you to go forward with your ideas of how to live more sustainably.
$28
American Women Fight To Vote
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney, HoustonMovie: Iron Jawed Angels Sponsored by: Houston Peace & Justice Center and League of Women Voters September 16, 2016 - 7:30-10:00 pm Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney This is the story of 2 important women in the history of suffrage in the United States. Alice Paul and Luc Burns began a more radical branch of women […]
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