Foreign Policy Social
Come gather for coffee, tea, and great food options while we discuss what's on your mind with regard to recent foreign policy developments and concerns.
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Cafe Express River Oaks 1422 West Gray Street, Houston, United States
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Artistic Social for HPJC
Mother Dog Studios 720 Walnut, HoustonThe Houston Peace & Justice Center, Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, Pax Christi Houston, and Alianza Latina Internacional invites you to meet and greet for criminal, economic, and environmental justice.
Come and meet like minded individuals in a non violent atmosphere of art and free beer.
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Foreign Policy Social
Cafe Express 1422 W Gray Street, Houston, United StatesCome join members of the Foreign Policy Alliance to discuss concerns developments and opinions related to U.S. foreign policy, militarism and endless war, including, but not limited to: recent developments with regard to Afghanistan, Iraq, and other countries we are militarily involved with, the bloated Pentagon and military budget, the nuclear threat, and positions and likely actions of the Democratic presidential candidates and/or the Trump Administration in the years ahead.
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National Activism Day
Given recent events, many of us have felt that more participation in activism is needed to actually make a difference within our community, our nation, and our government. With that said, we decided to create a national holiday that commemorates the work of leading activists and encourages more participation within the field of activism, especially within the United States.
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COVID-19 Wall of Memories
COVID-19 Wall of Memories is a 501(c)(3) organization that maintains a website memorializing COVID-19 victims. Our objective is for people to understand the full scope of how the epidemic has impacted the U.S. We achieve this both through victims’ stories and through our news and information pages. Our mission is to memorialize and amplify the […]
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Waking (Let’s Talk) News!
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TXCome; 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 […]
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Press Conference with Quannel X
FBI Headquarters, Houston Tx 1 Justice Park Dr, Houston, TxGood 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 […]
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28th Annual MLK Grande Parade
Midtown Houston 1200 Holman Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street, Houston, TX, United StatesThe MLK Grande Parade will be held in Midtown Houston on January 17, 2022 originating on San Jacinto Street & Elgin Street beginning @ 10A (CST). Watch live on the CW 39 or to learn more log on to www.mlkgrandeparade.org
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2022 Circles of Excellence Criminal Justice Awards Reception
MATCH (Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston) 3400 Main Street, HoustonMarch is National Criminal Justice Month. Established by the United States Congress in 2009, its purpose is to promote societal awareness around the causes and consequences of crime, as well as strategies for preventing and responding to crime. On Sunday, March 20, 2022, Prevention Zone, Inc will recognize excellence within the criminal justice system through […]
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2022 Peacemaker Awards Ceremony-Dinner
FeaturedMarriott Houston South-Hobby 9100 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TexasJoin other peace, justice, and environmental activists for HPJC's 2022 Peacemaker celebration, reception, awards ceremony, and dinner. It features Dr. Reuben Jonathan Miller as HPJC's 2022 National Peacemaker Award recipient and keynote speaker. Dr. Miller is an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Chicago. His research examines how POC and poor people experience law, crime control and social welfare policy.
His first book, "Halfway Home: Race, Punishment and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration" is based on 15 years of research and practice with currently and formerly incarcerated men, women, their families, partners, and friends in Chicago, Detroit, and a number of cities across the United States.
He was featured in a recent PBS Newshour special, “Searching for Justice: Life After Lockup“ that focused on the difficulties that formerly incarcerated people face after they are released.
He also has a TED talk about formerly incarcerated people.
Local Peacemaker Award recipients are:
* Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi
* Dr. Peter Hotez
* Lenore Walker
* Rep. Senfronia Thompson
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Lunar New Year Celebration at POST Houston
POST HTX 401 Franklin St., HoustonOn Jan 15, POST is celebrating the Lunar New Year which welcomes the Year of the Rabbit (Year of the Cat in the Vietnamese Zodiac). The celebration, which brings back […]
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29th Annual MLK Grande Parade
Midtown Houston 1200 Holman Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street, Houston, TX, United StatesThe 2023-MLK Grande Parade will be held in Midtown Houston on January 16, 2023 originating on San Jacinto Street & Elgin Street beginning @ 10A (CST). To register for the parade or to learn more visit us @ www.mlkgrandeparade.org or call 713-560-8328
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Guided Prayer Walk in the Park
Hermann Park 5555 Hermann Park Drive, HoustonConnect with God as revealed through creation at Hermann Park in this guided prayer walk in the park, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to stimulate prayer and reflection. At each stop along the walk, there will be a theme, an accompanying Bible verse, and reflection questions for you to ponder. Deepen your Christian spiritual […]
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Friends of Iman Iftar and Interfaith Panel Discussion
Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th, Houston, TX, United StatesFriends of Iman Iftar and Interfaith Panel Discussion Hosted by Live Oak Friends Meeting–weather permitting, also experience the James Turrell Skyspace Schedule: 6:15-doors open 6:30 Program 7:30 Iftar and Prayer […]
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Texas JSA Spring State Convention
Hello, My name is Jack Sims, and I am an Activism Agent for the Junior State of America (JSA). We are a youth-run, non-partisan 501(c)(3) non-profit that has been dedicated to educating and involving young people in civic processes and the importance of participation in a democratic society as one of the largest student-run […]
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Guided Prayer Walk in the Park
Hermann Park 5555 Hermann Park Drive, HoustonConnect with God as revealed through creation at Hermann Park in this guided prayer walk in the park, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to stimulate prayer and reflection. At each stop along the walk, there will be a theme, an accompanying Bible verse, and reflection questions for you to ponder. Deepen your Christian spiritual […]
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Guided Prayer Walk in the Park
Hermann Park 5555 Hermann Park Drive, HoustonConnect with God as revealed through creation at Hermann Park in this guided prayer walk in the park, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to stimulate prayer and reflection. At each stop along the walk, there will be a theme, an accompanying Bible verse, and reflection questions for you to ponder. Deepen your Christian spiritual […]
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Guided Prayer Walks in the Park
Hermann Park 5555 Hermann Park Drive, HoustonConnect with God as revealed through creation at Hermann Park in this guided prayer walk in the park, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to stimulate prayer and reflection. At each stop along the walk, there will be a theme, an accompanying Bible verse, and reflection questions for you to ponder. Deepen your Christian spiritual […]
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2023 Peacemaker Awards Ceremony-Celebration
Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room Dominican Sisters of Houston, 6501 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX, United StatesHPJC is recognizing the wonderful work of these recipients of the 2023 Peacemaker Awards at our annual Awards Ceremony: The Texas Observer, Kristen Schlemmer, Jacilet Griffin, and Lorena Perez McGill
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Music Fest
Unitarian Fellowship of Houston 1504 Wirt Road, Houston, TX, United StatesA day of music and fellowship with local bands, food, belly dancers. Bring Children, coolers, pets on leases, lawn chairs, frisbees and any pastime you please. Arts & Crafts. Hand […]
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Beach Clean-Up
Surfside Beach Highway 332 at Surf Drive, Village of Surfside BeachCalling people of all faiths, or no faith at all, to care for our common home in a beach clean-up in Surfside! We will remove trash polluting a shoreline at Surfside Beach, helping to protect and restore our beautiful Gulf. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels, so bring the whole […]
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Night of Ideas featuring Dr. Peter Hotez Presented with Villa Albertine & Institut Français
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St., Houston, TX, United StatesVilla Albertine’s signature evening of arts and culture marathon, “Night of Ideas” will take place from March 27 through April 6 across 20 US cities. The event invites thought leaders, activists, performers, authors, and […]
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The Earth and the Fullness Thereof book discussion group
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesThe Earth and the Fullness Thereof is H. Paul Santmire’s latest book, published in 2024. In it, the eminent Christian ecojustice activist and ecological theologian has created a first-person engagement with current ecojustice issues for persons of faith and for seekers, offering inspiring and practical discussions of current ecojustice issues, related spiritual challenges, and how […]
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Meditative Moment for Families
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St., Houston, TX, United StatesBring the family to the Rothko Chapel for a mindfulness meditation using animal themed yoga poses, breathing exercises, and intention setting through drawing. As we transition from spring to summer, take a moment to recalibrate emotions, thoughts, and actions through a nurturing and fun approach. In developing critical tools for overall well-being and mental health, […]
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Earth and Soul book discussion group
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesFacing directly into the devastation of climate chaos and biodiversity loss, Earth and Soul takes readers on a soul journey through grief and loss to also claim the beauty, joy and possibilities available when we reconnect with Earth. As we follow the author’s compelling personal experiences and engagingly lyrical stories of whales, cedars, sparrows, and […]
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【Season of Giving Special Event】Dialogue on Humanitarian Assistance for Gaza and New Pathways to Peace
For nearly 80 years, the Palestinian issue has been defined by ongoing conflict, occupation, and hardship, profoundly affecting the stability of both the Middle East and the wider international community. […]
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Building New Cycles of Peace: Centering Former Combatants as Agents of Peace
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesWe will explore the unique and powerful roles of youth—including those formerly involved in armed conflicts—in building and sustaining peace. Time: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time), Wednesday, 25th February 2026 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., 26th February (Japan Standard Time) 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Pakistan time） 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. […]
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【Online Event】Documentary Screening: Understanding Realities of Armed Conflict Resolution
With all news reports these days about conflicts and refugee crises around the world, have you wondered if there is something you can do? Accept International has been working for more than 15 years in conflict-affected countries and regions, including Somalia and Yemen. Through supporting young people engaged in armed conflict to lay down their […]
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Networking Mixer/Social/Brunch -July 2026
Houston Mennonite Church 1231 Wirt Rd., Houston, TX, United StatesRepresentatives of Houston-area non-profit organizations are again invited to come to our next networking event to share what your group is doing, and to promote your upcoming events. And you […]
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New Releases: Everybody to Kenmure Street
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 1001 Bissonnet, HoustonFriday, August 14: Post-film discussion features Alejandra Salinas, Houston City Council At-Large Position 4; and Randall Morton, Executive Director, Progressive Forum One of the best documentaries of 2026 is an inspiring chronicle of how a community spontaneously responded to a May 2021 immigration raid in Glasgow, Scotland. Officials detained two men in a largely Muslim […]
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