Nita Cosby will present of the topic “Recycle often, recycle right” - There are common mistakes people make when recycling. Yes, there is a right way to do it. She will talk about what happens once we place our waste in the recycling bin and how we can be more conscious in our effort to be Earth-friendly consumers.
"The Ins and Outs of Immigration" presented by Ruby Powers. What is the process, what are some of the issues, and what you should know?" Attorney Ruby Powers is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The child of a Mexican immigrant, Powers gravitated toward an international life by later marrying a Turkish immigrant.
"You Know What You Need To Do" - the ends and outs of funeral pre-planning with Leslie Bonnie of Dignity Memorial Providers of Houston. She has been a funeral director and now works as a pre-planning advisor. We know we need to do it but often put it off. Leslie Bonnie of Dignity Memorial Providers of Houston. has been a funeral director and now works as a pre-planning advisor. Planning the funeral of a loved one is a stressful and emotional time, it can also be costly. You may be surprised by the issues involved, including pre-planning your own burial. Join us for this very informative program as Ms. Bonnie guides us through the steps involved.
The Center for the Healing of Racism invites you to “Lunch & Learn Dialogues” once a month through December 2019.
Political analyst and University of Houston Women in Politics professor Nancy Sims will present on The Centennial of Women’s Suffrage - Join us to celebrate Women’s Equality by learning about the unsung women of America’s Suffragist Movement. Nancy Sims will share the untold stories of sheroes who made a difference through sheer grit, determination and teamwork. We start a year-long celebration of the certification of the ratification of the 19th Amendment which took place 100 years ago on August 26, 1920.
The Houston Coalition Against Hate (HCAH) in collaboration with University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work Invite you to attend an engagement showcasing the artwork of socially relevant/conscious Houston artists: Patrick McGrath Muniz, Jessica Gonzalez, David McGee, Monica Villarreal and Kay Sarver.
The Houston Coalition Against Hate (HCAH) in collaboration with University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work invite you to attend a day of perspective with Patrisse Marie Cullors.
Patrisse Cullors is an artist, organizer, educator, public speaker, social activist, New York Times best-selling author, and co-creator of the viral Twitter hashtag and movement, #BlackLivesMatter. A Los Angeles native, she is a co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network and founder of grassroots, Los Angeles based organization Dignity and Power Now.
In September, Bakeyah Nelson, Executive Director of Air Alliance Houston, will discuss air quality issues in Houston & how you can take action. Air Alliance Houston believes that everyone has a right to breathe clean air. They conduct applied research, provide education, and engage in advocacy to accomplish their mission. Learn how, by working together, we can deliver cleaner air for a healthier future!
The Houston Youth Voters Conference is a summit dedicated to the empowerment of Houston
youth as it concerns four pillars of civic engagement: voter registration, voter turnout, non-
partisan dialogue, and volunteering.
This event will celebrate our right and privilege as youth to participate in our democracy and
effect change in our communities. It will feature speakers, policy discussions, and opportunities
to meet other-like minded youth. We will get registered/pledged to vote together, and come up
with actionable ways to get civically engaged as a united Houston youth front!
Dan Kovalik is a human rights and labor lawyer, and his new book makes the case that the Trump/Russia scandal is a dangerous diversion that leads some progressives to agitate for war with Russia. Kovalik's book offers history and context for the current scene and the "blame Russia" memes promoted by the media, based on anonymous leaks and unseen intelligence. From Vietnam to Iran/Contra, the Iraq war and intervention in Libya, false intelligence and spin have been used to justify illegal actions.
Holistic wellness retreat focuses on Nutrition, yoga, mindfulness and sustainability. Lecture presentations, break-out sessions, cooking demo, and plant based lunch are included in this full day retreat.
