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SUMMARY:Racism in Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:The foster care system is failing Black and Brown children and the death of Ma’Khia Bryant is just one of many examples.  Please join us for a presentation about Racism in Foster Care by Alan Dettlaff\, Dean of the University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work on Monday\, June 28\, 2021\, 12:00-2:00PM.  A facilitated dialogue will follow the presentation.\n\nDr. Alan Dettlaff’s work focuses on addressing and eliminating the impact of structural and institutional racism on Black children and other children of color involved in the child welfare system. Prior to entering academia\, Dr. Dettlaff worked in the child welfare system as a caseworker and an administrator\, where he specialized in investigations of maltreatment.\n\nThe program is free and open to the public. Donations encouraged. Register for event and Zoom link@ https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/racism-in-foster-care-a-zoom-dialogue/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/racism-in-foster-care/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210707T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210707T130000
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CREATED:20210709T041922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T041923Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplation & Sound: Laughter Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rothko Chapel for a Zoom laughter meditation led by Stephen Findley. This interactive\, family-friendly offering will focus on the power of laughter and humor to encourage healing and release stress from our bodies. Register to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/contemplation-sound-laughter-meditation/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20210709T041458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T041459Z
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SUMMARY:Hurricane & Flood Safety
DESCRIPTION:Join Jeff Lindner\, Director of Hydrologic Operations\, Harris County Flood Control District\, as he discusses how to stay safe in a natural disaster.  Jeff’s presentation will cover the various hazards that impact a region during a hurricane landfall\, including wind\, rainfall and storm surge flooding.  Jeff will then go on to address how to prepare for these hazards so that you and yours can stay safe. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after his talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hurricane-flood-safety-tickets-156594988827. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hurricane-flood-safety/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/jeff-lindner-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20210807T015041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T015042Z
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SUMMARY:The Struggle for Equality: LGBTQIA+ Rights
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rothko Chapel for a virtual conversation on the state of LGBTQIA+ rights in the US with Alphonso David\, President of Human Rights Campaign and Adri Perez\, Policy & Advocacy Strategist at ACLU of Texas. Alphonso David will address national LGBTQIA+ issues and initiatives\, followed by Adri Perez who will focus on the state of Texas. Register to receive the livestream link.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-struggle-for-equality-lgbtqia-rights/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org
GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20210911T193538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210911T231719Z
UID:10001188-1632164400-1632168000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:For the Record
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear the story of Houston film maker & local historian Carlos Calbillo.  He has documented and is cataloging Houston’s Hispanic History and culture. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about Houston from it’s true roots and history. \n  \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/for-the-record/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace &amp%3B Justice Center":MAILTO:info@hpjc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20211025T200237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T200239Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Race Theory:  What it is and What it Means for Students and Teachers
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Healing of Racism is launching its third annual conference “A Way Forward: Dismantling Institutional Racism” on Saturday\, October 16\, 2021 (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM) with a presentation by Tim Wise\, one of the nation’s most prominent antiracist essayists and educators. He has spent the past 25 years speaking to audiences in all 50 states\, on more than 1\,000 college and high school campuses\, at hundreds of professional and academic conferences and to community groups across the nation.  The program (on Zoom) is the first in a six-part series. It is free and open to the public.  Donations are appreciated.  Register on the link below to attend.  Register here to receive the link to the presentation: \n\n\nhttps://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/save-the-date-a-way-forward-conference-on-zoom/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/critical-race-theory-what-it-is-and-what-it-means-for-students-and-teachers/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street (@ Holman)\, Houston\, TX\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Unknown.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Geyer":MAILTO:anne.geyer@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20211025T215023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T215024Z
UID:10001214-1634731200-1634738400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Racism in Tax Policy - A Zoom Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:The disparity between rich and poor in the United States is the widest of any other major developed nation.  The median white household has 41 times more wealth than the median Black household and 22 times more wealth than the median Latinx household.  Tax policy is a factor.\n\nCome learn about the role of the U.S. tax system in the racial wealth gap on Wednesday\, October 20\, 2021 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM (CDT) .  Our speaker will be Donnie Charleston\, Director of Policy & Advocacy for E Pluribus Unum\, a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization dedicated to building a more just\, inclusive and equitable South through advancing social change and racial equity.\n\nThe program is free and open to the public.  Donations are appreciated.  Register for this event at https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/blacktaxpayersmatter-racism-in-tax-policy/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/racism-in-tax-policy-a-zoom-dialogue/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Unknown-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20211025T213836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T213837Z
UID:10001204-1635508800-1635516000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Waking (Let's Talk) News!
DESCRIPTION:Come; share an article with us via Zoom!  Bring your articles clipped from newspapers\, magazines\, journals\, or computers relating to discrimination\, oppression and all forms of racism.  Join us in a lively discussion and contribute your ideas and materials to the Center’s tool kit.  Bring your bag lunch!\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public.  Donations appreciated.  RSVP to receive the link to this event on Zoom: https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/waking-news-october-a-zoom-gathering/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/waking-lets-talk-news-7/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Newspaper_extra_extra.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211031T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211031T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20210929T054555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T054556Z
UID:10001202-1635699600-1635703200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Why Insects Matter
DESCRIPTION:In October\, join Scott Solomon\, Associate Teaching Professor in Biosciences at Rice University\, for a discussion on the complex relationships we have with insects and the reasons why they have been– and continue to be– among Earth’s most essential species. Insects are also the most diverse group of organisms on the planet and life as we know it could not exist without them. Come learn to appreciate the insects around you!  Time for interactive Q&A with Professor Solomon will be provided.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/why-insects-matter-tickets-169681669441. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/why-insects-matter/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Scott-Solomon.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20211221T134904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T134905Z
UID:10001225-1636113600-1636119000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Press Conference with Quannel X
DESCRIPTION:Good morning everyone\, It has come to light that the district clerk of Brazoria County Tx was tampering with jury pools to stack juries against people of color. The Tx Rangers started an investigation but once the investigation started\, she was allowed to retire. Her intentionally malicious actions have to lead to hundreds of not thousands of people of color going through trials with stacked juries and vertically zero chance of a fair trial. Hundreds of not thousands of people of color are now in prison\, with others having their kids taken away and fostered or adopted out to other families. The Tx Ranger investigating is complicit in this corruption\, Rhonda Barchak’s own attorney admitted that judges\, prosecutors\, attorneys etc all knew what she was doing and allowed her to do it. My cousin is a 32 year old black man who was sentenced to life for a murder he did not commit by an all white jury\, majority middle aged. Every bit of evidence cleared his name including dna and forensics present on the victims body and bed\, it was determined to not be his DNA. Geofencing and GPS determined that he was no where near the victims home when the crime occurred\, they even validated his alibi and it still only took that jury 2 hours to find him guilty. The next day\, they gave him life. They have been doing this to people for at least the last decade\, and if we don’t get the Feds to step in and take over the investigation\, it will be swept under the rug. Thomas Norsworthy\, the Tx Ranger’s investigator works down here and has close and personal friendships WITH the people he’s supposedly investigating. We CAN NOT let this go\, we can not let this be swept under the rug. We’re holding our 3rd press conference with Quanell X at the FBI headquarters in Houston Tx\, tomorrow\, Friday Nov 5 2021 at 12pm and we need EVERY ABLE BODIED PERSON to come stand with us\, to show a United front and let the Feds know that if they refuse to step in and do what’s right\, we will know they too\, are complicit. Please join us if you can
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/press-conference-with-quannel-x/
LOCATION:FBI Headquarters\, Houston Tx\, 1 Justice Park Dr\, Houston\, Tx\, 77092
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Protest,Social,Town Hall Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/253004718_425043322649067_6795515868895870068_n.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20211101T163616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T163617Z
UID:10001219-1636480800-1636484400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Redeeming America’s Original Sin: Native American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, November 9\, 2021 (6-7 PM CST) in honor of Native American Heritage Month\, the Center for the Healing of Racism will honor the remarkable Native Americans whose contributions have improved the character of our nation. This event\, organized in partnership with Univision Communications\, Inc.\, aims to educate individuals about past and current challenges faced by Native Americans.  The event will be conducted in English and Spanish. \nPlease join us to hear Carol Harvey (Yaniza Kinlichini)\, a Navajo-Hispanic attorney and artist\, enrolled as a member of the Navajo Nation.  The event\, on Zoom\, is free and open to the public.  Donations encouraged.  Register here to receive the link to the program: https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/redeeming-americas-original-sin-native-american-heritage-month-on-zoom/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/redeeming-americas-original-sin-native-american-heritage-month/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ENGLISH-REDEEMING-AMERICA_S-ORIGINAL-SIN-NATIVE-AMERICAN-MONTH.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211114T092000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211114T102000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20211025T214912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T214913Z
UID:10001213-1636881600-1636885200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Enroads Climate Workshop: Simulating Global Solutions
DESCRIPTION:En-ROADS is a transparent\, freely-available policy simulation model that gives everyone the chance to design their own scenarios to limit future global warming.  You can try your own experiments and assumptions\, and get immediate feedback on the likely impacts. The simulation\, developed by Climate Interactive\, Ventana Systems\, and MIT Sloan\, runs on an ordinary laptop in a fraction of a second\, is available online\, offers an intuitive interface\, has been carefully grounded in the best available science\, and has been calibrated against a wide range of existing integrated assessment\, climate and energy models.\nLearn more at https://www.climateinteractive.org
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/enroads-climate-workshop-simulating-global-solutions/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com
GEO:29.809315;-95.423516
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20211101T163459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T163501Z
UID:10001218-1637085600-1637092800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Racism in White Saviorism
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Center for the Healing of Racism on Tuesday\, November 16\, 2021 (6 to 8 PM CST) for a workshop addressing the role of the “White Savior” in racial violence — from residential schools\, social work programs to education.  By examining the historical context\, we can better understand the ways in which the helping professions can contribute to paternalism and harm in the communities they seek to serve.  Our presenter will be artist and educator Heather Maria Scholl who has 20 years experience in racial justice movements with a focus on the role of of White women in White supremacy.\n\nThe event\, on Zoom\, is free and open to the public.  Donations encouraged.  Register here to receive the link to the program: https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/racism-in-white-saviorism-a-zoom-dialogue/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/racism-in-white-saviorism/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Racism-in-White-Saviorism-flyer-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20211101T163348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T163349Z
UID:10001217-1637398800-1637413200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:A Way Forward: To Tell the Truth — A Review of Racist Ideology
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Healing of Racism in partnership with Houston Community College (HCC) presents the second of it’s six-part series “A Way Forward: Dismantling Institutional Racism” on Saturday\, November 20\, 2021 (9:00am to 1pm\, CST).  HCC Sociology Instructor Michael Ayers will present a review of racist ideology and discuss its effect on identity and how it helps to uphold institutional racism.  Mr. Ayers\, a native Texan\, has been active in the fight against Institutional Racism and White Supremacy for the past 29 years.  The program will include breakout sessions for discussion and dialogue. \n\n\nThe event\, on Zoom\, is free and open to the public.  Donations encouraged. Register here to receive the link to the program:  https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/a-way-forward-virtual-conference-to-tell-the-truth/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-way-forward-to-tell-the-truth-a-review-of-racist-ideology/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/A-WAY-FORWARD-VERTICAL-TO-TELL-THE-TRUTH-M.-AYERS.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20211025T214224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T214225Z
UID:10001209-1637517600-1637521200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:A Climate Action Plan for Faith Communities & People of Faith
DESCRIPTION:Join Lisa Brenskelle\, Houston Climate Communication Coordinator for the Texas chapter of Interfaith Power & Light\, for a discussion on developing a Climate Action Plan for your faith community and for yourself. The City of Houston has a Climate Action Plan\, but how do you translate that to your faith community\, or to your household?  Clearly\, a city and a faith community or an individual household are very different.  However\, certain fundamental principles apply to all cases. This talk will highlight those principles\, as well tools available and steps to take in developing a climate action plan for both houses of worship & individuals.  Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-climate-action-plan-for-faith-communities-people-of-faith-tickets-183953689437. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-climate-action-plan-for-faith-communities-people-of-faith/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Lisa-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20211221T135659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T135703Z
UID:10001228-1641924000-1644951600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Climate Solutions 101
DESCRIPTION:Climate Solutions 101 is the world’s first major educational effort focused solely on climate solutions. Rather than rehashing well-known climate challenges\, these materials from Project Drawdown concentrate on game-changing climate action based on rigorous scientific research and analysis. This course\, presented in video units and in-depth conversations\, combines Project Drawdown’s trusted resources with the expertise of several inspiring voices from around the world. Climate solutions become attainable with increased access to free\, science-based educational resources\, elevated public discourse\, and tangible examples of real-world action. Continue your climate solutions journey\, today. Join others on Tuesday evenings for a weekly online discussion on climate solutions! Register for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-solutions-101-tickets-215049578077. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-solutions-101/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Video Showing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/climate-solutions-101.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20211221T135002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T135003Z
UID:10001227-1642096800-1645124400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Faithful Resilience: A Study on Climate Resilience for Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION:Faithful Resilience is a six-part weekly study on climate resilience for faith communities. The climate crisis has arrived. Faith communities must not only react\, but also prepare. Over the last decade\, hurricanes have intensified\, wildfires have burnt stronger\, and heat waves have baked our cities. These events can only be expected to get worse in the next decades. Most of our faith communities are not ready for these climate-driven disasters. Yet\, the communities who will be most threatened by climate change also have an opportunity to play a pivotal role in building resilience in their towns and cities. Whether a faith community has a large facility\, land\, social capital\, or something else\, those assets can be channeled into building climate resilience in preparation for the coming physical and spiritual storms of the climate crisis. Join us for a six-week exploration on Thursday evenings of how your house of worship/faith community can become a force for climate resilience for your community. To learn more/register\, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faithful-resilience-a-study-on-climate-resilience-for-faith-communities-tickets-215046809797. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/faithful-resilience-a-study-on-climate-resilience-for-faith-communities-2/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Faithful-Resilience.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220116T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20211221T140040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T140040Z
UID:10001230-1642343400-1642348800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Faith\, Climate Change & Justice: A Multifaith Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to hear multiple faith perspectives on the topic of faith\, climate change & justice. A panel of speakers of a variety of faith backgrounds will each address faith\, climate change & justice from the perspective of their faith.  An opportunity for Q&A with the panel will follow\, as well as discussion with all in attendance in break-out groups. People of all faiths are encouraged to attend\, as are representatives of local environmental non-profits that would like to work with people of faith on environmental issues.  Please join us!  The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston acts to empower the faith community in the greater Houston area to act and advocate on behalf of the environment. Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-climate-change-justice-a-multifaith-panel-discussion-tickets-215039648377. For more information about this event\, or the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. Note that\, should COVID not permit this event to take place in person\, it will be moved to a virtual platform.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/faith-climate-change-justice-a-multifaith-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:1st Unitarian Universalist Church\, 5200 Fannin St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IENoH-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20211221T135941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220101T030614Z
UID:10001229-1642840200-1642854600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Houston Community Leadership Program
DESCRIPTION:The Houston Community Leadership Program is a free\, non-partisan half-day event where AIT\, local partner organizations\, and community leaders provide civic engagement training and tools to help underrepresented women develop civic leadership skills. The agenda includes a panel conversation with local elected officials\, breakout sessions led by local nonprofits\, interactive trainings\, and tabling services from community organizations. We will also provide free breakfast and lunch\, childcare services\, interpretation services\, and more.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houston-community-leadership-program/
LOCATION:Houston Food Bank\, 535 Portwall St\, Houston\, TX\, 77029
CATEGORIES:Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AIT-Logo.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="All In Together":MAILTO:aluo@aitogether.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20211221T151301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T151302Z
UID:10001231-1642840200-1642854600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Houston Community Leadership Program
DESCRIPTION:The Houston Community Leadership Program is a free\, non-partisan half-day event where AIT\, local partner organizations\, and community leaders provide civic engagement training and tools to help underrepresented women develop civic leadership skills. The agenda includes a panel conversation with local elected officials\, breakout sessions led by local nonprofits\, interactive trainings\, and tabling services from community organizations. We will also provide free breakfast and lunch\, childcare services\, interpretation services\, and more.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houston-community-leadership-program-2/
LOCATION:Houston Food Bank\, 535 Portwall St\, Houston\, TX\, 77029
CATEGORIES:Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AIT-Logo.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="All In Together":MAILTO:aluo@aitogether.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20220120T022143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T022144Z
UID:10001236-1642842000-1642856400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:A Way Forward: A History of Racism in Law Enforcement
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday\, January 22\, 2022 (9 AM to 1 PM) to examine the history of racism in law enforcement in the United States. Our presenter\, Jeff Reese\, will discuss the origins of the problem and how we got where we are today.  Reese will lead us in seeking A Way Forward to dismantle institutional racism and mass incarceration.\n\nDuring his 26 year career with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office\, Jeff Reese worked as a hostage negotiator\, suicide counselor\, certified Mental Health Peace Officer\, state certified law enforcement instructor and a front-line supervisor.  After retiring from the Sheriff’s Office\, he joined the Houston Peace & Justice Center (HPJC) and the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice.  For the past three years\, he served as president of the HPJC.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public.  Donations appreciated.  RSVP to receive the link to this event on Zoom:\nhttps://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/a-way-forward-a-history-of-racism-in-law-enforcement/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-way-forward-a-history-of-racism-in-law-enforcement/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/A-WAY-FORWARD-FLIER-FINAL-CRITICAL-RACE-THEORY.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20220120T022857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T022858Z
UID:10001237-1642842000-1642856400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Racism in law enforcement
DESCRIPTION:Seminar
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/racism-in-law-enforcement/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/A-WAY-FORWARD-THE-HISTORY-OF-RACISM-IN-LAW-ENFORCEMENT-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20211221T151609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T151611Z
UID:10001232-1643565600-1643569200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:The Grammar of Creation: What is Nature Speaking to Us? (And Are We Listening?)
DESCRIPTION:Join Sr. Damien Marie Savino\, Dean of Science & Sustainability at Aquinas College and a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist with a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering\, as she reflects on the ancient notion of the “grammar of creation” in light of contemporary ecological challenges. In many ways today\, creation is “groaning\, waiting to be made known” (Romans 8)\, waiting for humans to hear its cry. Sister Damien Marie will share her “reading” of some key messages from the grammar of creation and how they can help us better understand the nature of Planet Earth\, in order to heal its wounds. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-grammar-of-creation-what-is-nature-speaking-to-us-are-we-listening-tickets-222689599587. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-grammar-of-creation-what-is-nature-speaking-to-us-and-are-we-listening/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Sr-Damien-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20220204T224031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T224031Z
UID:10001243-1645866000-1645880400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Houston Community Leadership Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our CLP event in Houston! Whether you wish to attend as a participant or partner organization/volunteer\, we invite you to take part in our interactive half-day civic education event. We will have a panel discussion with elected officials\, workshops on advocacy and leadership\, tabling and networking sessions\, and more! Bring your children along too–let us know and we’ll provide childcare services. Need other services such as language interpretation? Let us know when you register. This event is entirely free. We are working with the Houston Food Bank to provide breakfast and lunch for all participants and to give back to the local community. Masks are required\, we will have masks for distribution on-site.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houston-community-leadership-program-3/
LOCATION:Houston Food Bank\, 535 Portwall St\, Houston\, TX\, 77029
CATEGORIES:Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AIT-Logo.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="All In Together":MAILTO:aluo@aitogether.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20220204T223905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T223907Z
UID:10001242-1645984800-1645988400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Earth Church
DESCRIPTION:Join Jim Blackburn\, Professor in the Practice in Environmental Law at Rice University\, who will discuss his new book\, Earth Church\, which he co-authored with artist Isabelle Scurry Chapman. Earth Church is a book about Earth-based spirituality\, a subject that will become much more prominent in a future defined by a changing climate and the creation of a new economic system that is circular rather than linear. At the center of Earth-based spirituality is the Earth itself\, that wonderful planet without which we would not be.  Blackburn will weave a narrative around the poetry and art of Earth-based spirituality. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-church-tickets-235539965377. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-church/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/blackburn.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220306T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20220204T223559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T223600Z
UID:10001241-1646577000-1646582400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Houston’s Climate Action and Resilience Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join Priya Zachariah\, Chief Resilience and Sustainability Officer for the City of Houston\, as she discusses the City of Houston’s Climate Action Plan and the Resilient Houston plan. Priya will explain how the City of Houston’s Climate Action Plan aims to address reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the Resilient Houston plan addresses community resilience\, especially for our most vulnerable and under-resourced communities. Priya will delve into aspects of both plans that address these issues\, highlighting how faith communities can partner with the city to assist frontline communities. Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houstons-climate-action-and-resilience-strategies-tickets-258978701267. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more details.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houstons-climate-action-and-resilience-strategies/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/priya-zahchariah-photo-from-City-of-Houston.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20220204T223400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T223401Z
UID:10001240-1648404000-1648407600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Eight Crucial Years for Our Civilization
DESCRIPTION:Most people don’t realize quite how pivotal the next eight years are for the future of our climate\, our planet\, and our civilization. Join Phoebe Barnard\, lead author of the global climate action blueprint\, “World Scientists’ Warnings Into Action: Local to Global\,” with 15 top global scientists\, economists and governance specialists\, as she outlines the actions that humanity needs to take to avert our complex planetary crises by 2026\, 2030 and 2050 at six scales\, from the household and community levels to cities\, states\, nations and the UN.  What are the most important things which we can\, and must\, all do as individuals\, as communities\, in cities? These include concrete actions for energy conservation and decarbonization; for reduction of atmospheric pollutants; for nature conservation and restoration; for food systems reform\, dietary change and soil conservation; for smaller families and stabilizing and slowly reducing population; and for reform of our consumerist economy.  A summary of the paper is given in an article in The Conversation\, and the paper is open for cosignature by anyone with a degree in any kind of science at Scientists’ Warning Europe. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eight-crucial-years-for-our-civilization-tickets-261427736397. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/eight-crucial-years-for-our-civilization/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Phoebe-Barnard-photo-from-Conservation-Biology-Insitute.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20220317T053132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T053141Z
UID:10001246-1648490400-1648497600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Women's History Month:  Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women
DESCRIPTION:Four out of five indigenous women are affected by violence today\, with murder rates more than 10 times the national average. So why don’t we hear more about this shocking issue?\n\nPlease join the Center for the Healing of Racism on Monday\, March 28\, 2022\, 6:00-8:00pm (CDT) for a Zoom dialogue about the crisis of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women (MMIW).  Our speakers\, Jodi Voice Yellowfish and Christy Swimmer McLemore of MMIWTX Rematriate\, will discuss the history and current status of this ongoing violation of human rights\, from the Indian Relocation Act to current issues faced by Native communities and available resources.  A facilitated dialogue will follow the presentation.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public.  Donations are encouraged.  Please register here to receive the Zoom link:  https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/murdered-and-missing-indigenous-women-rematriate-a-zoom-dialogue/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/womens-history-month-murdered-and-missing-indigenous-women/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Headshot-and-bio-for-ddd-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20220329T185656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T185657Z
UID:10001257-1649095200-1649102400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Reparations – a Zoom dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Brandon Mack\, an organizer with Black Lives Matter Houston\, will lead us in a discussion to help us understand why reparations are important in acknowledging and honoring the dignity of the enslaved people who are essential figures in the history of the United States.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/reparations-a-zoom-dialogue/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T171843
CREATED:20220509T004825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T004825Z
UID:10001271-1649095200-1649102400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Reparations: A Zoom Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Center for the Healing of Racism on Monday\, April 4\, 2022\, 6:00-8:00 PM (CDT) for a Zoom dialogue on Reparations.  Brandon Mack\, an organizer with Black Lives Matter Houston\, will lead us in a discussion to help us understand why reparations are important in acknowledging and honoring the dignity of the enslaved people who were essential figures in the history of the United States. \nThis program\, on Zoom\, is free and open to the public with donations encouraged. To reserve your spot and receive a Zoom link\, please no later than April 2 at: https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/reparations-a-zoom-dialogue/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/reparations-a-zoom-dialogue-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REPARATIONS-A-ZOOM-DIALOGUE-_1_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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