Walk for Justice
Pax 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.
20 events found.
Human Rights & Criminal Justice
Events
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Hermann Square Park 900 Smith St., Houston, TX, United States
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Gun Law changes–discussion with State Legislators
Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin the Live Oak Friends Meeting and Representatives Farar and Murphy for a discussion of the recent changes to Texas' gun laws. Topics will include the legislative intent behind the changes, impact on religious communities such as ours, and how to become more aware of the legislative agenda and increase our voice in the process.
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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.
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Red Sand Project Benefit at Poison Girl Cocktail Lounge. Take Action Against Human Trafficking
Poison Girl Cocktail Lounge 1641 Westheimer Rd suite B, Houston, Texas 77006, HoustonHelp take action against human trafficking. On the first Sunday of the month, Poison Girl donates the night's proceeds to a local non-profit organization. Visit Poison Girl Cocktail Lounge from 4 p.m. to close Sunday, April 3, 2016 for Drink Houston Better, with the proceeds benefiting Red Sand Project. Red Sand Project is an activist […]
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Presentation on Palestinian and Israeli Nonviolent Activism Against the Occupation
Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th, Houston, TX, United StatesMaxine Kaufman-Lacusta, a Quaker Jewish activist and writer from Burnaby, B.C., Canada will be in Houston to speak and do a presentation on nonviolence in Palestine. She will share information about nonviolent activism by Palestinians and Israelis, separately and together, in challenging the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land–as this is a much under-publicized aspect of the Palestinian struggle--as well as ways in which "Internationals" can support these efforts.
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The International Day of AL_QUDS
post oak and westhiemer 2521 Post Oak Blvd, HoustonThe Quds Day is a universal day. It is not an exclusive day for Quds itself. It is a day for the oppressed to rise and stand up against the arrogant. Let stand united with all the humans of conscience including the jews, the christians and the muslims to show support for the innocent civilian […]
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Campaign, give face and name to political prisoners of Mexico
Student Center South, room 219, second floor. 4455 University Dr., Houston, TXNestora Salgado speaks to members of the university community about abuses of power by the Mexican authorities and law enforcement agencies that have left hundreds missing and prisoners. Nestora is touring the United States in her Campaign to give face and name to the prisoners. Prisoners are not a statistic but are real people with […]
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Kashmir cries for justice
2521 Post Oak Blvd, HoustonAccording to Amnesty International, as of June 2015 no member of the Indian security forces has been tried in civil courts for thousands of human rights violations committed against the oppressed people of Kashmir in the past three decades. We appeal to the people of conscience to join hands to hold the Government of India […]
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August “Take Action” Event
Central Market Community Room 3815 Westheimer, HoustonPlease attend Free and open to the public; Amnesty international Houston’s "Take Action" Event ! Tuesday, August 2nd at 7:30 PM in the Central Market Community Room (3815 Westheimer) Food, Drink & Information re: the 10 initiatives we defend and support! Meet us & learn how *you* can make a difference locally and globally ! For […]
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Amnesty International Houston, Human Trafficking Awareness launch party
Stella Link Library 7405 Stella Link Houston, Texas 77025, HoustonAmnesty International Houston, Local 23 invites you Saturday, August 20th, 3:00PM to 5:00PM to our "Human Trafficking Awareness" launch party at the Stella Link Library 7405 Stella Link Houston, Texas 77025 (832) 393-1313 Refreshments will be served. *Please* RSVP by emailing Julia at; debabe2010@yahoo.com For more about us, find us on Facebook , Twitter, or email […]
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Film: Sonita
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 1001 Bissonnet, HoustonSonita Winning two awards at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, Sonita tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who thinks of Michael Jackson and Rihanna as her spiritual parents and dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. Currently her only fans are the other teenage girls in a Tehran shelter, […]
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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.
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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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Meet Author Noah Rattler – Book Party
Home of Judy Hoffhien 309 Fairbanks, HoustonMeet Noah Rattler, author of Noah's walk - September 24, 2016 5:00-9:00 PM A 1,800 Mile Journey Raising the Awareness of Homelessness 312 Fairbanks, Houston, Texas 77009 - Home of Judy Hoffhien Plan to come this Saturday, Sept. 24 from 5-9 and hear local activist Noah Rattler share his experiences about his walk from Houston […]
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Gandhi Peace Walk in Houston
Miller Outdoor Theater 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United StatesThe 11th anniversary of the Gandhi Peace Walk in Houston is set for 4:45 PM on Sunday Oct 2, 2016. On-line registration is now open. Please register at the website: http://www.GandhiLibrary.org. Please participate and make this 11th anniversary walk the largest so far! The Grand Marshal this year is Mr. Swatantra Jain.
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Film: Get in the Way: The Journey of John Lewis
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 1001 Bissonnet, HoustonIn 1965, the historic Selma March known as Bloody Sunday was a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement. John Lewis—now a U.S. Congressman, then a young student—co-led hundreds of peaceful marchers seeking voting rights for African Americans in the South. When they came face to face with a wall of Alabama state troopers, Lewis took a steadfast, nonviolent stand and encouraged his followers to do the same. Seventy-six-year-old Lewis is a respected legislator and elder statesman who continues to practice nonviolence in his determined fight for justice. The film is a riveting portrayal of Lewis’s personal journey of courage, searing disappointments, and hard-won triumphs. Over the decades—including on the House floor this past June—he inspires others to “get in the way.”
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