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SUMMARY:Amnesty International welcomes special guest speaker!
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public;\n\nAmnesty International\nHouston\, local 23\nWelcomes guest speaker;\n\n\nSri Preston Kulkarni\n\nhttps://www.kulkarniforcongress.com/\n\nwho will be speaking on\nthe issue of immigration.\n\n\n\nFirst Wednesday\, September 5th\n7:00 to 8:00 PM\nin the upstairs Central Market Community Room\n(3815 Westheimer 77027\, 713-386-1700)\n\nhttps://www.google.com/maps?q=3815+Westheimer\,+Houston\,+77027&entry=gmail&source=g\n\n\n Learn how *you* can make a difference\nlocally and globally !\n\nFind us online;\nFacebook\, Twitter\, or email us;\nmail@amnestyhouston.org\n\nPeace\, Salaam\, Shalom\, Juli Kring\nJuli3@aol.com\n\n “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”\n~Mahatma Gandhi
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/amnesty-international-welcomes-special-guest-speaker/
LOCATION:Central Market Community Room\, 3815 Westheimer\, Houston\, 77027
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Juli Kring":MAILTO:juli3@aol.com
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Communist Party":MAILTO:jamessamuelmarrs@gmail.com
GEO:29.7458125;-95.3469176
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Houston Communist Party Headquarters 3100 McKinney Street Houston TX 77003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3100 McKinney Street:geo:-95.3469176,29.7458125
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180805T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180805T210000
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SUMMARY:Grannies Respond - Houston Evening of Action
DESCRIPTION:CARAVAN OF GRANNIES STOPPING IN HOUSTON\, TEXAS\, ON THEIR WAY TO THE US-MEXICO BORDER \nWe are on a 2\,000 mile journey to the border to protest the inhumane treatment of immigrants. And on Sunday\, August 5th\, we’re stopping for rest in Houston\, Texas. \nCome down to Guadalupe Plaza Park (or Talento Bilnguae de Houston if you need to beat the heat). Meet the grannies\, learn about what they’re doing and how to join the caravan\, sign our nationwide petition\, and more. \nWorld music program begins at 6 PM.\nFeatured speakers including Cesar Espinoza (FIEL) and Sobia Siddiqui (CAIR) at 7 PM.\nSilent candlelight vigil at the detention center site begins at 8 PM. \n**JOIN THE CARAVAN ** \nAfter a good night’s rest\, we’ll leave the next morning. Hopefully with YOU! You do NOT have to be a grandmother to join the caravan. ALL are welcome! \nLet us know you’re coming at www.granniesrespond.org/ridewithus and be ready the morning of August 6th to ride out! (Location TBD) \nPress contact granniesrespond@gmail.com\nLearn more at: www.granniesrespond.org\nFacebook: facebook.com/granniesrespond\nTwitter: twitter.com/granniesrespond
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/grannies-respond-houston-evening-of-action/
LOCATION:Guadalupe Plaza Park\, 2311 Runnels St\, Houston\, 77003
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,March
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grannies Respond":MAILTO:granniesrespond@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180801T200000
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SUMMARY:Please join Amnesty International and guest speaker!
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public;\n\nAmnesty International\nHouston\, local 23\nWelcomes guest speaker;\n\nMelike Er\nOn the issue of\nHuman Rights in Turkey\n\n\n\n\nFirst Wednesday\, August 1st\n7:00 to 8:00 PM\nin the upstairs Central Market Community Room\n(3815 Westheimer 77027\, 713-386-1700)\n\nhttps://www.google.com/maps?q=3815+Westheimer\,+Houston\,+77027&entry=gmail&source=g\n\n\n\n Learn how *you* can make a difference\nlocally and globally !\n\n\nFind us online;\nFacebook\, Twitter\, or email us;\n\nmail@amnestyhouston.org \n\n\n\nPeace\, Salaam\, Shalom\, Juli Kring\nJuli3@aol.com\n\n\n “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”\n~Mahatma Gandhi
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/please-join-amnesty-international-and-guest-speaker/
LOCATION:upstairs Central Market Community Room\, 3815 Westheimer\, Houston\, 77027
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Juli Kring":MAILTO:juli3@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180705T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180705T200000
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SUMMARY:Demonstration against the Houston Child Detention Center
DESCRIPTION:Widespread\, intense opposition to the separation of migrant families has led Trump to issue an executive order supposedly ending this practice. But this nightmare is far from over. About 2000 children remain separated from their moms and dads. Trump’s “zero-tolerance” policy of prosecuting migrants may mean more family separations or the long-term detention of entire families. The administration is talking about new detention centers for scores of thousands of migrants. And in Houston\, plans for a new child detention center at 419 Emancipation Avenue are going forward. \nThe new Free Los Niños Coalition and the people of Greater Houston are not going to let this building become a prison for children or families. We are committed to stopping not only family separations but also raids\, detentions\, and the criminalization of people who are only seeking a better life. We understand that Trump’s attacks on migrants are part of a broader assault on people of color\, women\, LGBT communities\, workers\, and the limited rights we now have. And we are determined to defeat this dangerous repression\, drive the Trump administration from power\, and open the door to a brighter future with dignity and justice for all people. \nThe Free Los Niños Coalition and its member organizations invite you to participate in another demonstration against the Houston child detention center at 419 Emancipation Avenue on Thursday\, July 5\, at 6 pm. This action will include lots of chanting\, remarks from sponsoring groups\, a march through the neighborhood\, some wonderful entertainment\, and—time permitting—an open mic. Please join us and help prevent the detention of migrants on a street which was recently renamed to honor the emancipation of African Americans from slavery. \nCoalition members include Brown Berets de Houston\, Familias Inmigrantes y Estudiantes en La Lucha (FIEL)\, Fight for Im/migrants and Refugees Everywhere (FIRE)\, Harris County Green Party\, Houston Democratic Socialists of America\, Houston Socialist Movement\, Refuse Fascism\, Service Employees International Union Texas (SEIU Texas)\, and Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (TEJAS). Additional sponsors are welcome. For more information\, call 281.935.1719 or 832.692.2306.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/demonstration-against-the-houston-child-detention-center/
LOCATION:419 Emancipation Avenue\, 419 Emancipation Avenue\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135542
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T161758Z
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SUMMARY:24th Annual Juneteenth Ally Award Luncheon “Giving our Youth a Voice”
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Healing of Racism will hold its 24th annual Juneteenth Ally Award luncheon\, “Giving our Youth a Voice\,” on Saturday\, June 16\, 2018.  This year’s award recipients are:\n\n\n– James W. Loewen\, sociologist\, historian and author of Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your High School History Textbook Got Wrong;\n– Tahirih Justice Center\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting immigrant women and girls and promoting a world where women and girls enjoy equality\, safety and dignity;\n– Lisa Falkenberg\, Houston Chronicle columnist and Pulitzer Prize recipient (2015) for her groundbreaking columns about corrupt grand jury practices and egregious problems in the legal and immigration systems;\n– Ben and Sarah Becker\, who will receive the Center’s “Individual Initiative Award.”\n\n\nThe luncheon will be held at noon on Saturday\, June 16\, at First Methodist Church (Lower Level Fellowship Hall)\, 1320 Main Street\, Houston\, TX 77002.  Free parking at lot across from the church’s Clay street entrance.  Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased through the Center for the Healing of Racism.  Contact: cfhr1@juno.com or (713) 520-8226.  Sponsorships are also available.\nwww.centerhealingracism.org
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/24th-annual-juneteenth-ally-award-luncheon-giving-our-youth-a-voice/
LOCATION:First Methodist Church (Lower Level Fellowship Hall)\, 1320 Main Street\, Houston\, TX 77002\, 1320 Main Street (at Clay)\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180616T100000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135542
CREATED:20180611T033538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T033538Z
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SUMMARY:Mayor Turner’s Annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade on Saturday\, June 16\, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. \nThe parade will begin at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center located at 6719 W. Montgomery\, travel north on W. Montgomery\, west on Dolly Wright and conclude at Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church located at 1620 Dolly Wright.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/mayor-turners-annual-acres-homes-juneteenth-parade/
LOCATION:Acres Homes Multi-Service Center\, 6719 W. Montgomery Rd.\, Houston\, 77091
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,March
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Houston Juneteenth Committee":MAILTO:Kynetta.Moore@houstontx.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180618
DTSTAMP:20260502T135542
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SUMMARY:Texas Migrant and Refugee Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:Do you have what it takes?  Calling on all migrants and refugee leaders in the State of Texas to attend a statewide migrants and refugee leadership training to be held in Dallas\, Texas on Friday\, June 15* to Sunday\, June 17. \n  \nThis all day training event offers migrants and refugees the opportunity to come together to share experiences\, connect with each other\, and develop the skills necessary to advocate on issues of importance to migrants and refugees in Texas. \n  \nThe training is designed to hone your leadership skills; create opportunity for networking; and incentives for participants to take the experience back to their local communities and advocate for issues of concern to the broader migrant and refugee community.  Our goal is to lift up the voices of all refugees in order to create more welcoming communities in Texas. \nIf selected to attend\, we will cover your transportation\, room and board. \nSpace is limited\, so please apply today! \n  \nApplications must be received by Thursday\, May 24. \n  \nAPPLY TODAY: Please follow this link to the application form. \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to email: \nGislaine Williams\, Refugee Council USA\, gwilliams@rcusa.org or \nJustin Nsenga\, Partners for Refugee Empowerment\, justin@pfre.org
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/texas-migrant-and-refugee-leadership-academy/
LOCATION:TBD\, Houston\, 77009
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Social,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135542
CREATED:20180517T191716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180521T194343Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming Our Juvenile Justice System
DESCRIPTION:A Right2Justice conversation on transforming our juvenile justice system. This is a system that for far too long has criminalized  and dehumanized young people of color\, instead of providing them with the support and resources they need to get back into public life and enter the workforce. At this event\, we’ll be having discussions on what a reformed juvenile justice system looks like. Access and share the Facebook event here. For more information\, contact Dieter Cantu\, (210) 273-4062\, dcantu@organizetexas.org.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/transforming-our-juvenile-justice-system/
LOCATION:Provision Charter School\, 4590 Wilmngton St.\, Houston\, TX
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Organizing Project":MAILTO:info@organizetexas.org
GEO:29.6552515;-95.3598537
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135542
CREATED:20180523T223603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T224025Z
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SUMMARY:Amnesty International Houston Welcomes guest speaker
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public;\n\n\nAmnesty International\nHouston\, local 23\nWelcomes guest speaker;\n\n\n\nHouston DWI Attorney Paul B. Kennedy\nHe handles DWI defense as well as\ngeneral criminal defense;\nhttp://kennedy-law.blogspot.com/\n\n\n\n\n \nFirst Wednesday\, June 6th\n7:00 to 8:00 PM\nin the upstairs Central Market Community Room\n(3815 Westheimer 77027\, 713-386-1700)\n\n\n \nhttps://www.google.com/maps?q=3815+Westheimer\,+Houston\,+77027&entry=gmail&source=g\n\n\n\n \n Learn how *you* can make a difference\nlocally and globally !\n\n\n \nYou can find us on online & on\nFacebook \, Twitter\, or email us;\nmail@amnestyhouston.org\n\n\n \n “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”\n~Mahatma Gandhi
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/amnesty-international-houston-welcomes-guest-speaker/
LOCATION:Central Market Community Room\, 3815 Westheimer\, Houston\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Juli Kring":MAILTO:juli3@aol.com
GEO:29.7410236;-95.4440353
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180518T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T151836Z
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SUMMARY:Sharing Ramadan: A Muslim-Jewish Iftar\, Dinner & Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:MAY 24 @ TURQUOISE CENTER: \nSHARING RAMADAN: A MUSLIM-JEWISHIFTAR & DIALOGUE\nThursday\, May 24\, 2018\n7 PM to 9 PM\nTURQUOISE CENTER\n9301 W. BELLFORT BLVD.\, HOUSTON\, TX 77031 \nDIVINE PROVIDENCE AND HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY\nOur Speakers:\nDR. MAHMOUD EL-GAMAL – BAKER INSTITUTE RICE FACULTY SCHOLAR \nRABBI STEVEN MORGEN – CONGREGATION BETH YESHURUN \nFor more info contact:\nAJ Durrani: ajdurrani@aol.com\nRabbi Steven Morgen: smorgen@bethyeshurun.org \nFree and Open to the Public (with RSVP).\nIftar and Dinner will be served. Please select 1 meal choice at time of RSVP. All guests have option of vegetarian or fish. We will make arrangements for Kosher food for Jewish guests that adhere to Kosher laws only. Thanks.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/sharing-ramadan-a-muslim-jewish-iftar-dinner-dialogue/
LOCATION:Turquoise Center\, 9301 W Bellfort Blvd.\, Houston\, 77031
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Social
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GEO:29.6544707;-95.54602
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180517T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180507T194916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T194916Z
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SUMMARY:Race + Justice Houston
DESCRIPTION:Houston\, Texas is a microcosm of national trends in criminal justice. In one of the most diverse cities in the country\, institutional stakeholders are seeking to address tensions between police and their communities\, manage the intersection of immigration enforcement and the criminal justice system\, reduce local jail populations\, and reform prosecutions. Meanwhile\, the Houston community grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. \nWhat is the path forward for creating a justice system that works for all who call Houston home?
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/race-justice-houston/
LOCATION:The Houston\, 3118 Harrisburg Boulevard\, Houston\, 77003
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Atlantic Magazine":MAILTO:gharvey@theatlantic.com
GEO:29.7492203;-95.3435052
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
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SUMMARY:Socialist Reading Group: Happy Birthday\, Karl Marx!
DESCRIPTION:Karl Marx has achieved a lasting global impact\, one that is greater and wider than any other philosopher before or afterwards. The Smithsonian Magazine published an article titled “Karl Marx Is the World’s Most Influential Scholar”. The article is based on a study and paper in Nature. Several information scientists from Indiana University Bloomington came to that conclusion based on how often Marx’s work was cited plus the number of works. \nAfter the global financial crisis of capitalism in 2008\, Marx was often cited to help explain the crisis. Marx is relevant because his work is based on science and an advanced method of critical analysis in philosophy and economics. \nWe need Marx now more than ever to help explain the nature of capitalism and the internal dynamics of its own destruction. Join us for a discussion on Marx’s legacy and contributions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/socialist-reading-group-happy-birthday-karl-marx/
LOCATION:Cafe Express River Oaks\, 1422 West Gray Street\, Houston\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Communist Party":MAILTO:jamessamuelmarrs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180418T011231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T011550Z
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SUMMARY:Amnesty Houston’s "Take Action" Event
DESCRIPTION: Please attend\nFree and open to the public;\n\n \nAmnesty International Houston’s\n“Take Action” Event\n\n \n\nFirst Wednesday\, May 2nd\n7:00 to 8:00 PM\nin the upstairs Central Market Community Room\n(3815 Westheimer 77027\, 713-386-1700)\n\n \nhttps://www.google.com/maps?q=3815+Westheimer\,+Houston\,+77027&entry=gmail&source=g\n \n\n\n Learn how *you* can make a difference\nlocally and globally !\n \n\nYou can also find us on\nFacebook \, Twitter\, or email us;\n \nmail@amnestyhouston.org \n\n\nPeace\, Salaam\, Shalom\, Juli Kring\nJuli3@aol.com\n\n \n \n “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”\n~Mahatma Gandhi
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/amnesty-houstons-take-action-event/
LOCATION:Central Market Community Room\, 3815 Westheimer\, Houston\, 77027
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Juli Kring":MAILTO:juli3@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180404T163733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T163836Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith March for Peace & Justice
DESCRIPTION:What: A celebration of the diversity of faith traditions in our community \nWhen: Sunday\, April 29\, 2018\, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nWhere: Northeast corner of Post Oak Blvd & Westhiemer (Starbuck’s) in the Galleria area \n  \nGuiding Principles: \n\nAll people should be free to practice the faith of their choice without fear of discrimination\, intimidation\, or reprisal;\nMultiple religions and faith traditions can coexist peacefully;\nEqual justice and equal protection under the law are rights to which all people are entitled regardless of race\, gender\, sexual orientation\, immigration and economic status\, or religion;\nGovernments must protect vunerable communities and never cease to seek justice for acts of violence perpetrated against these communities.\n\n  \nIf these principles are worthy of your celebration\, join us on April 29th! Please express our principles and pride in your faith tradition with non-partisan signs (No sticks)\, posters\, or banners. \n  \nFor more information\, please contact Kenny Jones at 832-654-1779 or justiceadvocateseuu@gmail.com See the Facebook event to RSVP:
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-march-for-peace-justice/
LOCATION:Corner of Post Oak Blvd. and Westheimer\, Houston\, 77056
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenny Jones":MAILTO:justiceadvocateseuu@gmail.com
GEO:29.7484861;-95.4699173
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180423T005528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T005528Z
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SUMMARY:Police Brutality Around Us: History & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This event will highlight a Northside student’s presentation on police brutality. We will also have speakers\, including Janie Torres\, to discuss the history of police brutality in our area. \nWhile the murder of Joe Campos Torres and the Moody Park Riots will be our main topics\, we would like to remind everyone that the murder of Joe Campos Torres and the Moody Park riots are not just historical events. Family members still feel the loss of Joe Campos Torres and police brutality continues to be an issue today. \nWe are grateful for the next generation of leaders who will continue progress on the issue of police brutality. \n********SPEAKERS LIST******** \nHector Rodriguez\nJanie Torres\nAlbert Martinez
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/police-brutality-around-us-history-discussion/
LOCATION:Moody Park Gazebo\, 3725 Fulton St.\, Houston\, 77009
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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GEO:29.7940318;-95.3651283
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180411T194021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T194403Z
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SUMMARY:Medicare for All Town Hall and Campaign Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:The time has come to stand up and demand full health coverage for everyone in this country! \nAs part of our national strategy\, the Houston DSA chapter will be kicking off their local campaign efforts with a Town Hall event on April 21st at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. You’re invited you to come listen to our great guest speakers\, learn more about the national campaign\, and find out how you can get involved to fight for health justice here in Texas! \nThe event is free and open to all who may be interested in learning more or figuring how they can participate. \nWhat do we mean by Medicare for All?  Our national strategy advocates for the following principles:  \nA Single Health Program: Everyone will be covered by one health insurance program\, administered by the federal government\, and have equal access to all medical services and treatments. \nComprehensive Coverage: All services requiring a medical professional will be fully covered. You go to the doctor of your choice. Dental\, vision\, mental health\, and pharmaceuticals are all included.\nFree at the point of service: All healthcare costs will be financed through tax contributions based on ability to pay: no copays\, no fees\, no deductibles and no premiums. Ever.\nUniversal Coverage: Coverage for all United States residents –– non-citizens included.\nJobs: A jobs initiative and severance for those affected by the transition to government-run healthcare. \nKey to our local strategy is fighting winnable battles to bring more health justice to those in need. In particular\, we are demanding that Houston must provide Paid Sick Leave benefits to all of its workers\, not just a privileged few. It happened in Austin just recently –– the first city in the South to extend such benefits to all of its residents ––  so why can’t it happen here too? \nCome to the Town Hall to learn more about how Austin accomplished this fantastic achievement. We will hear from Ana Gonzalez from Workers Defense Project and members from Austin DSA –– two organizations that were instrumental in the battle.  \nWe look forward to seeing you on April 21!  Please register now for the Town Hall so you can be a part of a the movement. Let’s build a better world for everyone!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/medicare-for-all-town-hall-and-campaign-kickoff/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 1805 W. Alabama St.\, Houston\, 77098
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Houston DSA":MAILTO:info@houstondsa.org
GEO:29.7383887;-95.4048768
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1805 W. Alabama St. Houston 77098;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1805 W. Alabama St.:geo:-95.4048768,29.7383887
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180417T012647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T012647Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteers for Refugees
DESCRIPTION:Please consider attending this free networking event\, having a free vendor booth\, and encouraging as many people as possible to come join us. \n  \nThere will be: \n  \n\nmany networking opportunities for volunteers\nFree raffle\nfood prepared by refugees\nfree Henna (donations accepted)\nfree youth karate clinic\nlive music\neasy parking\nmuch much more!!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/volunteers-for-refugees/
LOCATION:Samurai Karate Dojo\, 12500 Oxford Park Dr.\, Houston\, 77082
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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GEO:29.7330856;-95.6043622
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Samurai Karate Dojo 12500 Oxford Park Dr. Houston 77082;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12500 Oxford Park Dr.:geo:-95.6043622,29.7330856
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180411T230943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T231036Z
UID:10000416-1524137400-1524141000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:When Presence is Penalized: Homelessness in HTX
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, April 19th to learn more about the current Houston’s ordinances that are negatively impacting the lives of the homeless community in Houston. \n**Space is limited\, please make sure to RSVP**\nRSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-presence-is-penalized-homelessness-in-htx-tickets-44791960961 \nLunch will be provided 🙂\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/when-presence-is-penalized-homelessness-in-htx/
LOCATION:UH Graduate School of Social Work\, 3511 Cullen Blvd\, Room 110J\, Houston\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180406T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180328T204932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180328T204932Z
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SUMMARY:Two Houston Quakers Visit Israel / Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Two Quakers have recently returned from an interfaith delegation to Palestine and Israel. They will share photos and stories from their experiences after staying with families\, meeting with Israeli and Palestinian peace activists and non-governmental organizations and experiencing life on both sides of the separation barrier. \nCome and join us\, experience life today in the area and learn about the struggles and hopes for the region. \nTwo Quakers from Live Oak Friends Meeting in Houston went with an interfaith delegation to Palestine and Israel. They and twenty-eight other participants from the United States\, Canada and the UK had the unique opportunity to hear directly from Palestinians and Israelis regarding the role of the United States in the pursuit of a just peace. The US government is the most dominant international player in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. \nBridget Lois Jensen is a second-generation Houstonian with a family history of service to the people of the city. Believing that Houston’s diversity is an asset only if the various communities develop relationships with one another\, she became involved in interfaith and cross-cultural activities with such organizations as Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston and the Center for the Healing of Racism. About her trip\, Ms. Jensen says\, “Though peace through political means has been elusive\, I witnessed a visceral hope in the people we met who are living in the midst of the conflict. I saw how their resiliency\, courage\, and commitment to preserving human dignity feed this hope and inspire individuals from various countries who accompany them. I too have been inspired and I want to share their stories and my experience so others will want to join this community of hope.” \nAlex McDonald is an entrepreneur and a Quaker committed to the American values of freedom and equality. Having been a student of the Israeli / Palestinian conflict for many years\, Mr. McDonald is grateful to have had the opportunity to see first-hand the implications of U.S. policies and to be able to separate fact from fiction in what we hear in the news. He thinks that the images from the trip will speak for themselves. \nBridget and Alex will share photos and stories from their experiences after staying with families\, meeting with Israeli and Palestinian peace activists and non-governmental organizations and experiencing life on both sides of the separation barrier. \nCome and join us\, experience life today in the area and learn about the struggles and hopes for the region.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/two-houston-quakers-visit-israel-palestine-2/
LOCATION:Clear Lake Islamic Center\, 17511 El Camino Real\, Clear Lake\, 77058
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Peace Education for Children & Families,Presentation or Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com
GEO:29.5534956;-95.108929
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Clear Lake Islamic Center 17511 El Camino Real Clear Lake 77058;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17511 El Camino Real:geo:-95.108929,29.5534956
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180327T130019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T130019Z
UID:10000392-1522954800-1522962000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:United We Dream - Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 5th\, United We Dream – Houston will be hosting a community gathering. We will be discussing important issues such as DREAM\, SB4\, Coming Elections and the launch of the new Houston Hotline. Please do not miss out on these important conversations now more than ever we need to unite and fight back to stop the deportation and separations of families. \nHola gente hermosa no se les olvide que este Jueves tenemos junta Comunitaria donde estaremos discutiendo sobre temas importantes como lo que esta pasando con el DREAM ACT\, la ley SB4 y las proximas elecciones asi como el lanzamiento de la nueva linea de ayuda para la comunidad imigrante. Por favor no falten ahora mas que nunca tenemos que unirnos y pelear para parar la deportacion y seperacion de familias.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/united-we-dream-community-gathering/
LOCATION:United We Dream – Houston\, 1900 Kane St\, Rm 116\, Houston\, 77007
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Social
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GEO:29.7658867;-95.3777937
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180304T221821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180304T221821Z
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SUMMARY:March for Our Lives Houston
DESCRIPTION:After the recent mass shooting at Stoneman Douglas\, students of the school have organized a nationwide protest including Houston\, TX to plea for a strengthening of gun laws. \nIf you would like to have a serious conversation about gun control\, the time is now. Students\, Teachers\, Parents\, and concerned citizens are invited to march in solidarity with us. Please share this page with your loved ones and ask them to join as well. \nDay of:\n* Meet at 9am at Tranquility Park\n* March begins around 9:05am — we will march 8 blocks total; to Ted Cruz’s office\, then back to Tranquility park going with the flow of traffic\n* Rally begins around 10am in Tranquility Park \nThis event is being put together by local students\, parents\, and teachers hoping to give a voice to those seeking change. As this event grows and changes\, more information will be shared on this page. If you have any resources or wish to help in any way\, we are welcoming you. \nFundraising information:\nhttps://www.gofundme.com/march-for-our-lives-houston \nSign up to help:\nhttp://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d45a4ac2ea2fc1-volunteers
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/march-lives-houston/
LOCATION:Tranquility Park\, 400 Rusk St.\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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GEO:29.761331;-95.3684734
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tranquility Park 400 Rusk St. Houston 77002;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 Rusk St.:geo:-95.3684734,29.761331
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180315T200921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T200921Z
UID:10000382-1521277200-1521295200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:NAACP Legal Redress Clinic
DESCRIPTION:If you need FREE legal advice on ANY subject\, please allow a volunteer attorney to advise you THIS Saturday from 9:00am- 2:00pm! \nAll information is confidential!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/naacp-legal-redress-clinic/
LOCATION:NAACP Houston Branch\, 2002 Wheeler Ave.\, Houston\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="NAACP Houston":MAILTO:branch@naacphouston.org
GEO:29.7286886;-95.3743873
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=NAACP Houston Branch 2002 Wheeler Ave. Houston 77004;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2002 Wheeler Ave.:geo:-95.3743873,29.7286886
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180213T234715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T234715Z
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SUMMARY:Amnesty Houston with guest speaker Judge Mike Fields
DESCRIPTION:Please feel free to share and repost; \nPlease attend\nFree and open to the public; \nAmnesty International Houston\nwelcomes \nspecial guest speaker; \nJudge Mike Fields \nof Harris County Criminal Court 14 \n  \nwho will discuss the drug war\, bail reform\, \nmass incarceration\, indigent defense\, \nmental health services for defendants \nand overcriminalization. \nFirst Wednesday\, March 7th \n7:00 to 8:00 PM\nin the Central Market Community Room \n(3815 Westheimer) \nFood\, Drink\, Information & Actions \nre: the 10 initiatives we defend and support!\nMeet us & learn how *you* can make a difference \nlocally and globally ! \nFor more info\, find us on Facebook \, Twitter\, or email us; \nmail@amnestyhouston.org\nTo join our listserv\, email us at;\namnestyhouston-subscribe@yahoogroups.com \nPeace\, Salaam\, Shalom\, Juli Kring\nJuli3@aol.com \n“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”\n~Mahatma Gandhi
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/amnesty-houston-guest-speaker-judge-mike-fields/
LOCATION:Central Market Community Room\, 3815 Westheimer\, Houston\, 77027
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Juli Kring":MAILTO:juli3@aol.com
GEO:29.7410651;-95.4442034
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Central Market Community Room 3815 Westheimer Houston 77027;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3815 Westheimer:geo:-95.4442034,29.7410651
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180213T235203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T235203Z
UID:10000357-1519066800-1519074000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:“America Beyond The Color Line”
DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of Black History Month\, The Center for the Healing of Racism will screen “America Beyond The Color Line (Episode 1)”  on February 19\, 2018 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  The series\, written by Henry Louis Gates\, Jr.\, examines the legacy of the Civil Rights movement since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  In Episode 1: “South: The Black Belt\,” Gates assesses changes in the racial climate of the southern United States.  Among others\, Gates interviews Morgan Freeman and Maya Angelou.  The screening will be following by a discussion. \nThe event will be held at the Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street (at Holman)\, Houston\, TX 77004.  It is free and open to the public (first 50 to RSVP). Donations are encouraged.  Registration required by emailing cfhr1@juno.com or calling (713) 520-8226. Space is limited to the first 50 reservations.  Free parking is available at Houston Community College lot #9 (across the street.  Website: http://www.centerhealingracism.org/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/america-beyond-color-line/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Video Showing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
GEO:29.7370629;-95.3734364
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street Houston TX 77004 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3412 Crawford Street:geo:-95.3734364,29.7370629
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180113T225907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180113T230145Z
UID:10000342-1518030000-1518033600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Amnesty International Houston with special guest speaker!
DESCRIPTION:Please attend\nFree and open to the public;\n \n\n\nAmnesty International Houston\nand\n special guest speaker;\n \n\n\n Gislaine Williams\n \n\n\nfrom the Refugee Council USA (RCUSA)\n \n\n\nA coalition of 23 national organizations that work to\nprotect refugees and asylum-seekers and advocate for\nhuman rights in the United States.\nShe has previously worked with the\nAmerican Civil Liberties Union\nImmigrants’ Rights Project and the\nAlliance for Multicultural Community Services\nin Houston.\n \n\n\n\nFirst Wednesday\, February 7th\n \n7:00 to 8:00 PM\nin the Central Market Community Room\n(3815 Westheimer)\n \n\n\nFood\, Drink\, Information & Actions\nre: the 10 initiatives we defend and support!\nMeet us & learn how *you* can make a difference\nlocally and globally !\n \n\n\nFor more info\, find us on Facebook \, Twitter\, or email us;\nmail@amnestyhouston.org\nTo join our listserv\, email us at;\namnestyhouston-subscribe@yahoogroups.com\n \n\n\nPeace\, Salaam\, Shalom\, Juli Kring\nJuli3@aol.com\n \n\n\n “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”\n~Mahatma Gandhi
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/amnesty-international-houston-special-guest-speaker/
LOCATION:Central Market Community Room\, 3815 Westheimer\, Houston\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
GEO:29.7410236;-95.4440353
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20180112T215703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T215703Z
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SUMMARY:March against Trump\, Sexism\, Racism\,Class Exploitation\, and War
DESCRIPTION:During his first year in office\, Trump has proved to be the most brazen white supremacist\, misogynistic\, and anti-working class U.S. president in decades. He has praised Nazis in Charlottesville\, encouraged police brutality\, stopped federal oversight of murderous police departments\, slandered Black athlete/activists\, pardoned the anti-Hispanic former Sheriff Joe Arpaio\, ended DACA\, increased arrests of migrants\, begun planning a wall on the southern border\, and tried to implement a Muslim travel ban. \nTrump has stopped funding comprehensive global family planning programs\, appointed anti-choice federal judges\, supported an alleged child molester in a recent Senate race\, tried to drive trans people out of the military\, sought to gut legal protections for workers and consumers\, supported a $1 trillion-plus reduction in taxes for capitalists\, ended U.S. participation in the Paris climate accords\, sent U.S. military forces to Syria\, increased drone bombing in other countries\, and threatened to attack North Korea. \nIt is imperative to drive Trump and his supporters from power now. But we all need to recognize that Trump is only the symptom of a grave underlying disease–and that disease is capitalism. Voting for centrist or liberal “lesser-evil” Democrats is not enough. Only the masses of people can put an end to \n* the Trump-Pence regime\n* patriarchy\, homophobia\, and transphobia\n* white supremacy\, xenophobia\, and the persecution of immigrants\n* the exploitation of workers\n* political repression and police brutality\n* nuclear threats and imperialist wars \nand open the door to fundamental social change. \nA march against Trump\, Sexism\, Racism\, Class Exploitation\, and War will be held on Saturday\, January 20. We will assemble at 1 pm (after the Houston Women’s March is over) in Hermann Square\, 900 Smith St.\, between the Reflecting Pool and the mid-block exit to Smith St. Beginning at 1:30 pm\, we will march down Smith St. to the Leland Federal Building at 1919 Smith St. The rally at the Leland Federal Building will include speakers\, musicians\, spoken word artists\, a Trump piñata\, chants\, and more. \nThis action is being organized by Brown Berets de TejAztlan\, Houston Socialist Movement\, Justice 4 All\, Party for Socialism and Liberation\, and Refuse Fascism (list in formation). If your organization would like to help with this event or if you would like more information\, please call 832.692.2306 or 832.438.3785. We hope to see you on January 20. All power to the people!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/march-trump-sexism-racismclass-exploitation-war/
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171224T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171224T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20171122T211256Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas at the Jail 5
DESCRIPTION:Toy and teddy bear distribution to children on Christmas Eve. \nHaving a parent behind bars is traumatic enough for children\, but to a young child at Christmas time it may be an emotional disaster.  When children go into a jail to see their mother or father during the holidays\, the very real potential for psychological scarring exists.  A group of men\, women and children since 2013 have taken these kids\, the most innocent victims of mass incarceration\, into their hearts and their arms at Christmas time at the jails in Houston.  They have donated time\, money and energy to ensure these little humans receive at least a little glimmer of happiness when they emerge from the repressive atmosphere of the Harris County Adult Detention Center.  Walking out of the doors there\, they see a crowd of smiling faces standing behind Santa Claus and a huge pile of presents.  To see the transformation on these small faces from sadness and confusion to wonder and pure joy changes the lives of all who experience it. \nYou are cordially invited to join us at the jail on Christmas Eve this year as we carry these children a message of hope and love. To Volunteer contact:  Rebecca Lavergne: cmason4103@yahoo.com \nIf you cannot make it but still want to help\, please go to www.hpjc.org and note that the donation is for the Christmas at the Jail event.  Snail mailers can send tax free donations to Houston Peace and Justice Center\, PO Box 66234\, Houston Texas 77266.   \nThere is much wrong in the world today\, this is an opportunity to be a part of something which is clearly good and positive.   \nMerry Christmas to you and your family!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/christmas-at-the-jail-5/
LOCATION:Harris County Jail\, San Jacinto St. at Baker St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Constance Gray":MAILTO:constancejgray@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
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SUMMARY:Ai Weiwei's THE HUMAN FLOW
DESCRIPTION:Over 65 million people around the world have been forced from their homes to escape famine\, climate change\, and war in the greatest human displacement since World War II. Human Flow\, an epic documentary by the internationally renowned artist Ai Weiwei\, gives a powerful visual expression to the massive human migration. Captured over the course of one year in 23 countries\, the film witnesses its subjects and their desperate search for safety\, shelter\, and justice. A visceral work of cinema that begs the question: Will our global society emerge from fear\, isolation\, and self-interest and choose a path of openness\, freedom\, and respect for humanity? \nhttps://www.mfah.org/calendar/human-flow to purchase tickets for Dec 8-10th & 15th \nIndieWire interviews Ai Weiwei. \nInterview with Ai Weiwei at the Venice Film Festival.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/ai-weiweis-human-flow/
LOCATION:The Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston\, 1001 Bissonnet\, Houston\, 77005-1803
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Video Showing
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ORGANIZER;CN="MFAH Films":MAILTO:rgomez@mfah.org
GEO:29.7256798;-95.3904825
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171112T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T135543
CREATED:20170927T212616Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:2017 Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award Ceremony\nKeynote address by Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis \nRothko Chapel’s bi-annual Óscar Romero Award–named after Archbishop Óscar Romero of San Salvador who was assassinated on March 24\, 1980\, because of his vocal opposition to the violent oppression of his fellow citizens–has been given every two years since 1987 in recognition of courageous\, grassroots human rights advocacy. Building upon the topic of ending mass incarceration addressed at our 2017 Spring Symposium\, the Chapel will honor two recipients\, one internationally and the other locally selected\, for this year’s recognition. \nThe international awardee is Pierre Claver Mbonimpa\, Executive Director of Association for the Protection of Prisoners and Human Rights in Burundi\, east Africa. The local awardee is Kathryn Griffin Griñán\, a Recovery Coach & Peer-To-Peer Counselor at Been There\, Done That in Houston\, Texas. The public award ceremony will take place on November 12\, 2017 at 3pm in the Rothko Chapel\, including a keynote speech by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis\, with a reception to follow on the plaza. This ceremony will honor both recipients’ courage while recognizing the vital importance of their work. \nAbout the Awardees:\nPierre Claver Mbonimpa is the executive director of Association pour la Protection des Droits Humains et des Personnes Détenues (Association for the Protection of Prisoners and Human Rights – APRODH)\, an organization that documents and reports on human rights violations with an emphasis on those committed against incarcerated people in Burundi where its citizens face alarming insecurity and violence. He has been imprisoned and faced an assassination attempt after challenging the government’s many abuses\, including sexual violence\, torture\, and violations committed against incarcerated people. \nKathryn Griffin Griñán‘s road to recovery led her to the re-entry program in the Harris County Sheriff’s Office jail where she provides direct service and counseling to victims of sex trafficking\, while advocating for rehabilitation and community support versus incarceration. \nTo learn about other Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award related programs this season\, please click here.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2017-rothko-chapel-oscar-romero-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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