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SUMMARY:Academy Award Winner Sean Penn: 'Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff'
DESCRIPTION:Sean Penn\nAcademy Award Winning Actor\, Activist & Novelist\nWednesday\, April 4th\nRegistration: 6:45 PM\nProgram: 7:30 PM \nThe World Affairs Council of Greater Houston and Brazos Bookstore present Sean Penn\, discussing his new novel\, Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff. This is a ticketed event. Doors open at 6:45pm and the event begins at 7:30pm. This event will take place at The Ballroom at Bayou Place. There will be a cash bar. \nFrom legendary film icon Penn comes a scorching\, darkly funny novel about Bob Honey—a modern American man\, entrepreneur\, and part-time assassin. Tickets are $27.00 plus tax to admit one person. and include entry for one and a hardcover copy of Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff. You must have a ticket in hand or held at Will Call in order to enter. You may pick up your copy of Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff after release date March 27 or at the event on April 4. If you cannot attend the event\, please pick up your unclaimed book by two weeks from the event date (April 18). Books will be pre-signed with book plates; there will be NO SIGNING AFTERWARD. \nThe Ballroom is located on the second floor of Bayou Place in Houston’s Theater District. Please enter on Smith Street. Garage parking is available\, as well as valet services (also located on Smith St.). MetroRail stops are within walking distance. \nTickets are nonrefundable. For more information\, please contact the store at 713-523-0701. \nFor registration please go to:\nhttp://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/sean-penn-bob-honey-who-just-do-stuff \nThis event is held in partnership with Brazos Bookstore. \n*Event cancellations require 24 hours advanced notice.  
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/academy-award-winner-sean-penn-bob-honey-just-stuff/
LOCATION:The Ballroom at Bayou Place\, 500 Texas St.\, 2nd floor\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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SUMMARY:Amnesty Houston welcomes special guest speaker Dr. Dawn McCarty
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public; \nAmnesty International Houston\nwelcomes special guest speaker; \nDr. Dawn McCarty \nof the University of Houston School of Social Work \nShe will discuss her experiences at Casa Juan Diego\, working with the immigrants of Houston\, their mental health struggles and their struggles of being indigent. \nFirst Wednesday\, April 4th \n7:00 to 8:00 PM\nin the Central Market Community Room \n(3815 Westheimer) \nFood\, Drink\, Information & Actions\, meet us & learn how *you* can make a difference locally and globally ! \nFor more info\, go to; \nhttp://www.amnestyhouston.org/ \nYou can also 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-welcomes-special-guest-speaker/
LOCATION:Central Market Community Room\, 3815 Westheimer\, Houston\, 77027
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180404T190000
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SUMMARY:Foreign Policy Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Foreign Policy Town Hall Meeting\n The Foreign Policy Alliance\nin collaboration with the\nCenter for International Studies\nDistinguished Diplomat Program\n\n Panelists:\nAmb. Christopher Ashby (ret.)\nMr. Allen Vogel\, FPA Board Member\nMr. Joe Marcinkowski\, FPA Board member\nProf. Richard Sindelar\, Center for International Studies\nModerator:\nMs. Patricia Gras\, Journalist \nHere in the middle of Congressional primaries and election season\, the University of St. Thomas sits\nwithin a mile of four different Congressional Districts. This Town Hall meeting\nwill provide an opportunity for voters and perhaps even a few candidates to listen to a range of\nviewpoints on Foreign Policy issues. \nA panel of foreign policy experts\, practitioners\, and citizen activists representing a wide\nrange of viewpoints will discuss and take questions and comments from the public covering all\nmanner of Foreign Policy challenges which face our country today. \nPanelists and attendees will have an opportunity to discuss America’s Foreign Policy with regard to Europe\, Russia\, China\, North Korea\, and the Middle East. \nOrganizations and persons wishing to sponsor this event\, please \ncontact Prof. Sindelar at sindelh@stthom.edu or 713-525-3819.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/foreign-policy-town-hall-meeting/
LOCATION:University of St. Thomas – Jones Hall\, 3910 Yoakum\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Presentation or Lecture
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SUMMARY:Race\, Film and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Race\, Film and Reconciliation\n A look at our culture from 1968 to 2018\nMovies play a vital role in documenting history in the United States. For years\, such films have sparked controversy and conversation. \nJoin Dr. Greg Garrett and guest panelists for this challenging and enlightening two-day event: Friday – Saturday\, April 6 and 7\, at the Hines Center in Downtown Houston. We are thrilled to host an event that will highlight culture and ignite dialogue for months to come. \nThis two part event will feature three notable movies addressing race and reconciliation in America\, interspersed with commentary by Dr. Garrett and guest panelists to be announced. Refreshments and lunch on Saturday are included in the price for this event. \n  \nFriday\, April 6 – 6:30 pm\, screening and discussion\, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) \nSaturday\, April 7 – 9:00 am\, light breakfast\, screening and discussion\, Do the Right Thing (1989) \n11:30 am\, lunch and further discussion \n12:30 pm\, screening and discussion\, Get Out (2017) \n  \nAbout our speaker – Dr. Greg Garrett has recently presented on race and film at a conference in Washington\, DC\, sponsored by Baylor University\, Washington National Cathedral and the Austin Film Festival. He is Professor of English at Baylor University and\, according to BBC Radio\, one of America’s most important voices on faith and culture. \n  \nTickets are $25\, members\, $30\, non-members\, and can be purchased via our website at www.hinescenter.org/program/raceandfilm   \n  \nPARKING FREE – in the Christ Church Cathedral garage at 511 San Jacinto Street \nThis event is co-sponsored by Christ Cathedral Church\, Alliance for Compassion & Tolerance and Interfaith Ministries of Houston.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/race-film-and-reconciliation/
LOCATION:Hines Center for Spirituality and Prayer\, 500 Fannin Street\, Suite 100\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180408T143000
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SUMMARY:Solarize Houston for Houses of Worship (& Their Members)
DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to learn how you and/or your house of worship can go solar for less by leveraging the Solarize Houston program. Solarize Houston is a program of the Houston Renewable Energy Group\, a local non-profit dedicated to promoting renewable energy solutions and businesses. Solarize Houston is a group purchasing program for rooftop solar\, which achieved discounts of 20 percent on rooftop solar purchases for participants when it was held in 2016 & 2017. \nAs people of faith\, one of our missions is to care for this amazing planet on which we co-exist. We have urged our houses of worship to conserve energy\, to recycle\, and to weatherize. We are ready and excited by the next step – bringing renewable energy into play to further reduce our carbon footprint. Learn how we collectively might bring solar to our many places of worship\, as well as our members’ homes and businesses. You may attend this event in person at Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church\, 1900 Bering Dr.\, or online\, via web meeting. The speaker\, Dori Wolfe\, is founder of two solar energy companies\, and has worked to bring community solar projects to fruition since 2012. She will explain the details of rooftop solar power generation\, how you/your house of worship may benefit\, and how you/your house of worship can go solar thru the Solarize Houston program. PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing will also be covered\, a very attractive financing option for houses of worship & other commercial properties. Please register for this event. \nFor further info\, you can contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/solarize-houston-for-houses-of-worship-their-members/
LOCATION:Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church\, 1900 Bering Dr.\, Houston\, 77057
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180410T130000
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SUMMARY:RACE CARDS: SELINA THOMPSON
DESCRIPTION:Installation\nMATCH Gallery\n3400 Main St.\nApril 10-15 | 1pm-7pm \nPerformance\nMATCH Box 1\nSaturday\, April 14\n3pm-7pm (come + go) \nSelina Thompson is a UK based artist\, performer\, and writer. Her practice is primarily intimate\, political\, and participatory\, with a strong strand of public engagement that then leads to joyous\, highly visual work that seeks to connect to those often marginalized by the arts. \nThe Race Cards installation is a room containing 1\,000 questions about race\, written by Selina Thompson. In this constantly evolving installation and archive\, Thompson invites participants to supply their own answers to the many facets of race and racism in modern society by answering one of the questions. Up to four people may access the installation at once\, and are invited to spend some time experiencing it at their own pace. \nOn April 14 at 3pm\, Selina Thompson will ask all 1\,000 questions in a durational performance in MATCH Box 1. Audience members may come and go throughout the performance\, arriving anytime between 3pm and 7pm. While at the MATCH\, audiences are encouraged to interact with the Race Cards gallery installation. \nThe performance requires a tickets\, but no reservation is necessary for the installation. \nInfo and Tickets
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/race-cards-selina-thompson/
LOCATION:MATCH (Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston)\, 3400 Main Street\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Live Performance,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180411T190000
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SUMMARY:Zikaron BaSalon - Memories in the Living Room
DESCRIPTION:Zikaron BaSalon is an annual event\, which takes place on Israeli Holocaust Memorial Day. Zikaron BaSalon started in Israel\, in a living room where a few friends gathered in 2010 and experienced an extraordinary and meaningful event. The idea was born from the understanding that the connection between us and the memories of the Holocaust\, has significantly deteriorated. Today\, the program operates in more than 50 countries around the world. \n  \nAlongside formal events\, Zikaron BaSalon offers a new\, meaningful and intimate way to commemorate this day and address its implications through discussions at home among family\, friends and guests. It is a unique and authentic tradition of people gathering together to open their hearts to the stories of the survivors\, sing\, think\, read\, talk and most importantly- listen. \n  \nZikaron BaSalon happens in the living room space of a home with 15-40 people. The event consists of three parts: testimony\, expression part and open discussion. Light refreshments will be served. \n  \nRead more at http://www.zikaronbasalon.org/ \n  \nJoin us for a meaningful evening of Zikaron BaSalon in Houston! \n​You will be notified closer to the event of your assigned location.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/zikaron-basalon-memories-in-the-living-room/
LOCATION:TBD\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180412T200000
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SUMMARY:Uniting Our Communities & Countering Hate
DESCRIPTION:Please join Transgender Education Network of Texas and Texas Freedom Network for this interfaith panel discussion examining the relationship between the faith and trans communities. \nWhile the relationship between these two communities is often painted as contentious in the media and proposed policy by extremist elected officials\, more than ever we are seeing affirming faith organizations stand up against discrimination for the LGBTQ+ community. This panel will explore that relationship with various voices of leadership within the faith community. \nPlease join us as we hear from local Houston faith leadership during the panel.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/uniting-our-communities-countering-hate/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 1805 W. Alabama St.\, Houston\, 77098
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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SUMMARY:JED Talks Featuring Author Stephanie Wittels Wachs
DESCRIPTION:Join Emanu El Young Professionals on April 12th for the next installment of our award winning JED Talks series. We are so pleased to be featuring Stephanie Wittels Wachs\, Owner and Executive Director of Rec Room Houston\, actress\, and most recently author of Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius\, Heroin\, Love\, and Loss. Wachs recently appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers\, was interviewed on NPR\, and was featured as one of Houstonia magazine’s “10 Women Making it Happen.”\n\n \nCome enjoy dinner (on us!) and drinks as we share in Stephanie’s journey. Dinner will be served at 6:30if you’d like to join us early\, and the program will begin at 7. There is no cost for this event and it will be held at Rec Room Houston\, 100 Jackson St #130c.\n\n \nAbout the book:\nThe space between life and death is a moment.\nBut it will remain alive in me for hundreds of thousands of future moments.\nOne phone call. That’s all it took to change Stephanie Wittels Wachs’ life forever..\nHer younger brother Harris\, a star in the comedy world known for his work on shows like Parks and Recreation\, had died of a heroin overdose. How do you make sense of such a tragic end to a life of so much hilarious brilliance?\nIn beautiful\, unsentimental\, and surprisingly funny prose\, Stephanie Wittels Wachs alternates between her brother’s struggle with addiction\, which she learned about three days before her wedding\, and the first year after his death\, in all its emotional devastation. This compelling portrait of a comedic genius and a profound exploration of the love between siblings is A Year of Magical Thinking for a new generation of readers.\nA heartbreaking but hopeful memoir of addiction\, grief\, and family\, Everything is Horrible and Wonderful will make you laugh\, cry\, and wonder if that possum on the fence is really your brother’s spirit animal.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/jed-talks-featuring-author-stephanie-wittels-wachs/
LOCATION:Rec Room Houston\, 100 Jackson St #130c\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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SUMMARY:Houston Young Women’s Political Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join IGNITE for an action-oriented conference focused on strategies for stepping up and owning your political power. Elected leaders and politically ambitious young women\, like you\, will share how to best position yourselves as public leaders. You will leave inspired\, activated\, and ready to run! \nTicket Tiers: Registration opens on February 27\, 2018 \nHigh school students – Free with student ID\nCollege students – $10 with student ID\nEducators & non-profit leaders – $20 (Fee waived if accompanying a group of students)\nGeneral Admission – $75 \nKeynote: Hon. State Representative Dr. Alma Allen\n\nPrior to being elected to the Texas House of Representatives\, State Representative Dr. Alma A. Allen was elected to\, and served on\, the State Board of Education for over 10 years. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Corrections C\, as well as a member of the House Committee on Public Education and the Committee on Public Education-S/C on Educator Quality. Beginning her career in education as a teacher at Parker Elementary School and Grimes Elementary School\, Rep. Allen went on to become assistant principal at Foster Elementary School and then served as principle at Peck Elementary School\, Windsor Village Vanguard Magnet School\, and G.B.M. Turner Elementary School. She also worked in human resources and central administration\, and retired from Houston Independent School District after 39 years. Thereafter\, Rep. Allen continued her career in education as an Adjunct Professor at both Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University. Currently\, she is a motivational speaker\, and an educational consultant. Rep. Allen holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Education degree from Texas Southern University and a Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston\, as well as a certificate in administration and supervision from the University of Houston. Rep. Allen has received many awards and honors\, including Principal of the year\, District 5\, and Outstanding Alumnus of the University of Houston. Rep. Allen also received the Texas Freedom Network “Walking the Walk Award”\, from Governor Ann Richards\, the Living Legend Award\, presented by the Texas Alliance Of Black School Educators\, and was recently honored in her hometown of Livingston\, Texas\, with Alma Allen Day. Rep. Allen is an ex-officio board member of the Houston Red Cross\, and Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees for the Art Institute of Illinois. Additionally\, Rep. Allen is a member of the Houston Association of Professional Administrators\, American Association of Supervision and Curriculum\, Texas Association of School Administrators\, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People\, Texans Concerned for Superior Schools\, the Women’s Chamber of Commerce\, the National Association of Democratic Women\, The American Association of Curriculum and Development\, and the Council of Negro Women. Rep. Allen was elected to the Texas House of Representatives on November 2\, 2004. Rep. Allen and Lawrence A. Allen\, Sr.(Deceased)\, are the proud parents of two children and the grandparents of five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houston-young-womens-political-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Rice University\, 6100 Main St.\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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SUMMARY:RACE; THE POWER OF ILLUSION
DESCRIPTION:Is Race for Real? \nWe all know that people look different.  Anyone can tell a Czech from a Chinese.  But are these differences racial? What does race mean? Come learn the answers to these and other questions as we explore the Power of Illusion. \nWe will view 3 Episodes “The Difference Between Us”\, “The Story We Tell”\, and ‘The House We Live in”  Each episode will be followed by a discussion led by Lucy McLaughlin and Cherry Steinwender from the Center for the Healing of Racism. \nThis event is free and open to the public.  Lunch will be served.  Please RSVP to croeger@domhou.org to assure seating and lunch.  If you require a vegetarian sandwich please indicate when you RSVP.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/race-power-illusion-3/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room\, Dominican Sisters of Houston\, 6501 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, TX\, 77021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
GEO:29.7072291;-95.3832631
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T190650
CREATED:20180411T230943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T231036Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T190650
CREATED:20180411T194021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T194403Z
UID:10000415-1524315600-1524322800@hpjc.org
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180429
DTSTAMP:20260427T190650
CREATED:20180331T215756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180331T215756Z
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SUMMARY:Houston's Annual Compassion Week 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a week of compassionate action and education to celebrate and cultivate Houston’s compassionate culture! \nPlease go to http://compassionatehouston.org/cw2018/ for more info.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houstons-annual-compassion-week-2018/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Houston":MAILTO:compassionatehouston@gmail.com
GEO:29.809315;-95.423516
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1318 W. 26th:geo:-95.423516,29.809315
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T190650
CREATED:20180417T013726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T013726Z
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SUMMARY:Heart of HoUSton 2018: Lessons in Servant Leadership on the Road to 2036
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how to create sustainable leadership\, personal transformation and authentic involvement for individuals and organizations. Based on Lawrence J. Payne’s edited volume of the same name\, attendees will hear from Houston leaders across disciplines to gain an understanding of how to sustainably impact our communities for the better.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/heart-of-houston-2018-lessons-in-servant-leadership-on-the-road-to-2036/
LOCATION:St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, 3816 Bellaire Blvd.\, Houston\, 77025
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Spirituality and Health":MAILTO:info@ish-tmc.org
GEO:29.7064638;-95.4384253
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 3816 Bellaire Blvd. Houston 77025;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3816 Bellaire Blvd.:geo:-95.4384253,29.7064638
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T190650
CREATED:20180417T130948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T130948Z
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SUMMARY:The Living Library
DESCRIPTION:“Living Books” are members of the community who have volunteered their time and their personal experiences as representatives of different segments of society. One of the great features of the Living Library and checking out a Living Book is that there are no such things as stupid questions. Books have been prepared and made themselves available to you to be able to dig deep and find out what you always wanted to know about the book topic. They are familiar with the topics they represent and are available to discuss that topic with “Readers.”
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-living-library/
LOCATION:Jungman Library\, 5830 Westheimer\, Houston\, 77057
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
GEO:29.7384812;-95.4812985
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jungman Library 5830 Westheimer Houston 77057;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5830 Westheimer:geo:-95.4812985,29.7384812
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T190650
CREATED:20180331T213249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180331T213249Z
UID:10000399-1525024800-1525028400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Ongoing Air Quality Challenges in Houston
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 is Stewardship. \nAt the April web meeting\, we welcome Bakeyah Nelson\, Air Alliance Houston’s Executive Director\, who will discuss Addressing Ongoing Air Quality Challenges in Houston. Bakeyah will provide her perspective on some of the current air quality challenges that Houston is facing – ones that Air Alliance Houston is working to address to improve public health. These range from concerns about concrete batch plants and metal recycling facilities\, to the proposed expansion of I-45. Air Alliance Houston is also working with community partners to address some of the challenges exposed during Hurricane Harvey. Bakeyah will also highlight how you can get involved. After her talk\, there will be time for Q&A.  Please register for this talk\, and you will receive an invitation to the web meeting.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/addressing-ongoing-air-quality-challenges-in-houston/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Baykeh-New.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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