BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Houston Peace & Justice Center - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hpjc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Houston Peace & Justice Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T140000 DTSTAMP:20211025T215024Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T140000 DTSTAMP:20210929T053012Z CREATED:20210929T053008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T053012Z UID:10001199-1634731200-1634738400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Racism in Tax Policy DESCRIPTION:Presentation on racism in tax policy by the Center for Healing Racism. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/racism-in-tax-policy/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CFHR-RACISM-IN-TAX-POLICY-OCT.-2021-121439-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211017T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211017T163000 DTSTAMP:20210929T052927Z CREATED:20210929T052926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T052927Z UID:10001198-1634477400-1634488200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Fall 2021 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event DESCRIPTION:Calling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment!  We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, getting the park ready for MusicFest on Oct. 30. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels and appropriate precautions to prevent spread of the Coronavirus will be taken. Meet at the Swartz Gazebo in the park (at 5300 Dryad Dr.) to sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops nearby\, and line 49 is not far.  Tools/supplies will be provided. This event is organized by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, in partnership with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy.  The conservancy requires signing of a waiver to participate. Please register for planning purposes on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2021-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-167926198781.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/fall-2021-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/ LOCATION:Willow Waterhole Greenspace\, 5300 Dryad\, Houston\, 77035 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Steward-event-photo-2019.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T130000 DTSTAMP:20211025T200239Z CREATED:20211025T200237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T200239Z UID:10001203-1634374800-1634389200@hpjc.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T193000 DTSTAMP:20210929T052830Z CREATED:20210929T052829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T052830Z UID:10001197-1634148000-1634153400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Defending & Advancing the Rights of Immigrants DESCRIPTION:Join the Rothko Chapel for a timely conversation on the rights of immigrants in the US and Texas with Charles Kamasaki\, Senior Cabinet Advisor of UnidosUS and Norma Pimentel\, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Rio Grande Valley. A moderated conversation with Q&A will be facilitated by Frances Valdez\, Executive Director of Houston in Action. This event is part of a larger program series “Beyond the Rhetoric: Civil Rights & Our Shared Responsibility” which examines historical contexts and contemporary conditions for critical civil and human rights issues of today.  The program is free with a suggested contributions $5-20. For more info and to register visit www.rothkochapel.org  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/defending-advancing-the-rights-of-immigrants/ LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/KamasakiPimentel-crop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St Houston 77006;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3900 Yupon St:geo:-95.3957425,29.7378214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211009T203000 DTSTAMP:20210929T052725Z CREATED:20210929T052723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T052725Z UID:10001196-1633802400-1633811400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Fall Outings in Nature: Guided Night Hike & Earth Examen DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a private two-hour guided night hike and practice of a spiritual discipline\, the Earth Examen. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the prairie\, forest\, and bayou at night as a spiritual experience! Some nocturnal creatures you may see or hear are owls\, bats\, fireflies\, raccoons\, spiders\, armadillos\, deer\, frogs\, and more! The hike is suitable for kids 6+. The Earth Examen will be explained at 6 p.m.\, followed by check-in at the center at 6:15 p.m.\, and the hike at 6:30 p.m.\, during which you can practice the Earth Examen. While the Earth Examen is a Christian spiritual discipline\, people of all faiths & spiritual traditions will find it a deeply meaningful way to experience nature. Space for these outings is very limited\, so if you’d like to join us\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com to sign up.  Masks must be worn during the hike.  Due to the limited group size\, you must sign up in advance to participate. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/fall-outings-in-nature-guided-night-hike-earth-examen-2/ LOCATION:Armand Bayou Nature Center\, 8500 Bay Area Blvd.\, Pasadena\, 77507 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/owl-at-Armand-Bayou-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T015959 DTSTAMP:20210929T052603Z CREATED:20210929T052602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T052603Z UID:10001195-1633485600-1635386399@hpjc.org SUMMARY:People’s Eco-Challenge DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites Houstonians of all faiths to join their team for this year’s People’s Eco-Challenge. This online event offers you the opportunity to care for the earth by taking on a challenge in: justice for the whole community\, healing & renewal\, waste\, food\, health\, transportation\, energy\, community\, nature\, water\, or simplicity.  You can learn about these topics\, take action in your personal life\, advocate or create a new environmental justice/stewardship habit over the course of the 3 weeks of the challenge!!  Join the team at https://peoples.ecochallenge.org/! Have questions?  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/peoples-eco-challenge/ LOCATION:Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EcoChallenge-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T203000 DTSTAMP:20210929T052524Z CREATED:20210929T052523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T052524Z UID:10001194-1633456800-1633465800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Amnesty International\, Houston local 23 monthly meeting DESCRIPTION:Feel free to share and repost;\n\n\nPlease attend\nFree and open to the public;\n\n\nAmnesty International\, Houston local 23\nmonthly meeting.\n\nWe resume “in person” meetings\n Tuesday\, October 5th\nat 6:00 PM\n\n\nat the \nThe Tracy Gee Community Center\n3599 Westcenter Drive\, Houston\, Texas 77042\n\n\nTracy Gee Community Center\n\n\nhttps://www.pct3.com/Community-Centers/Tracy-Gee-Community-Center\n\nTracy Gee Community Center – Google Maps\n\n\n\nWe ask the unvaccinated to please mask up. \n\n\nParking is in back.\nFood\, Drink & Information re: the\ninitiatives we defend and support!\nMeet us & learn how *you* can make a difference\nlocally and globally !\n\nFor more\, find us on Facebook \, Twitter\, or email us;\n\nmail@amnestyhouston.org \n\n\nPeace\, Salaam\, Shalom\, Juli Kring\nJuli3@aol.com\n\n “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”\n~Mahatma Gandhi URL:https://hpjc.org/event/amnesty-international-houston-local-23-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Tracy Gee Community Center\, 3599 Westcenter Drive\, Houston\, 77042 CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Amnesty-International-Pos-019.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Amnesty International%2C Houston local 23":MAILTO:mail@amnestyhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T203000 DTSTAMP:20210929T052414Z CREATED:20210929T052413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T052414Z UID:10001193-1633197600-1633206600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Fall Outings in Nature: Guided Night Hike & Earth Examen DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a private two-hour guided night hike and practice of a spiritual discipline\, the Earth Examen. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the prairie\, forest\, and bayou at night as a spiritual experience! Some nocturnal creatures you may see or hear are owls\, bats\, fireflies\, raccoons\, spiders\, armadillos\, deer\, frogs\, and more! The hike is suitable for kids 6+. The Earth Examen will be explained at 6 p.m.\, followed by check-in at the center at 6:15 p.m.\, and the hike at 6:30 p.m.\, during which you can practice the Earth Examen. While the Earth Examen is a Christian spiritual discipline\, people of all faiths & spiritual traditions will find it a deeply meaningful way to experience nature. Space for these outings is very limited\, so if you’d like to join us\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com to sign up.  Masks must be worn during the hike.  Due to the limited group size\, you must sign up in advance to participate. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/fall-outings-in-nature-guided-night-hike-earth-examen/ LOCATION:Armand Bayou Nature Center\, 8500 Bay Area Blvd.\, Pasadena\, 77507 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/owl-at-Armand-Bayou.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T120000 DTSTAMP:20210929T052320Z CREATED:20210929T052319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T052320Z UID:10001192-1633165200-1633176000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Houston Women’s March - Saturday Oct 2\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP | STAND UP: HOUSTON WOMEN’S MARCH OCT. 2\, 2021 \n HOUSTON WOMEN AND ALLIES TO GATHER AT DISCOVERY GREEN AND MARCH TO CITY HALL IN PEACEFUL PROTEST WITH SHARED FOCUS ON VOTER REGISTRATION \n  \nWHAT: The Houston Women’s Marchwill bring together women and allies for a peaceful protest on Saturday\, October 2\, 2021. Participants will gather at Discovery Greenand then march to Houston City Hall beginning at 9 a.m. The event will also include voter registration stations\, speakers\, and musical performances. Details will be announced soon. \nWHEN: Saturday\, October 2\, 2021\, at 9 a.m.  Participants will begin gathering at Discovery Green at 7 a.m. \nWHERE: START | Discovery Green (1500 McKinney St.\, Houston\, TX 77010)  \nEND | Houston City Hall (901 Bagby St.\, Houston\, TX 77002) \nThe Houston Women’s March will serve as a peaceful protest of dire current events in Texas\, including Senate Bill 8\, which is tantamount to an unconstitutional ban on abortion; recently passed voter suppression laws; redistricting measures; discriminatory proposals harming the trans community; the inhumane treatment of immigrants along the border and throughout the state; attacks on Asian Americans; and so much more.   \nVoter stations will be set up to encourage registration\, inclusion\, and participation in the election process. \nhttps://www.houstonwomensmarch.org/ \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houston-womens-march-saturday-oct-2-2021/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T193000 DTSTAMP:20210929T052238Z CREATED:20210929T052236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T052238Z UID:10001191-1633024800-1633030200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:American Indian Worldview and the Concept of Rights DESCRIPTION:Join the Rothko Chapel for a dialogue between Tink Tinker and Dina Gilio-Whitaker\, moderated by Suzanne Benally\, exploring the concept of rights for the American Indian people. Juxtaposed to western frameworks that focus on individual rights\, for American Indians the idea of rights has often been used against the collective interests of tribal nations because the philosophical foundations at the core of Indigenous and western worldviews are dramatically different. The conversation will include these themes and provide an opportunity for the virtual audience to ask questions.  \nThe program is free with a suggested contributions $5-20.  For more info and to register visit www.rothkochapel.org.  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/american-indian-worldview-and-the-concept-of-rights/ LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Dina-and-Tink.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St Houston 77006;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3900 Yupon St:geo:-95.3957425,29.7378214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T090000 DTSTAMP:20210929T052030Z CREATED:20210929T052029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T052030Z UID:10001190-1632985200-1632992400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Success: Five Years in the Making - CrossWalk Center's Annual Fundraising Breakfast DESCRIPTION:CrossWalk Center\, a Houston-based nonprofit which strives to stop the cycle of recidivism\, will host its annual fundraising breakfast on Thursday\, Sept. 30\, 2021\, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Junior League of Houston located at 1811 Briar Oaks Lane. Now in its fifth year\, the organization bridges critical social services and ministry between life and freedom\, offering seamless re-entry discipleship from the inside out. \nHeadlining the event is Dr. J. Doug Stringer\, the founder of Somebody Cares America and Turning Points International. A well-known author and communicator\, Stringer speaks to thousands of leaders annually on compassion\, evangelism\, perseverance\, courage\, and community transformation. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/celebrating-success-five-years-in-the-making-crosswalk-centers-annual-fundraising-breakfast/ LOCATION:The Junior League of Houston\, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane\, Houston\, 77027\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Human Rights & Criminal Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Save-the-Date-Postcard.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CrossWalk Center":MAILTO:info@crosswalkcenter.org GEO:29.748907;-95.45038 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Junior League of Houston 1811 Briar Oaks Lane Houston 77027 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1811 Briar Oaks Lane:geo:-95.45038,29.748907 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T170000 DTSTAMP:20210911T194030Z CREATED:20210911T194028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210911T194030Z UID:10001189-1632556800-1633021200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice September 25 - 30\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:The ‘Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Solutions from the Frontlines and the Protection and Defense of Human Rights and Nature’\, is a 6-day free\, gender-diverse\, public forum to take place virtually September 25-30\, 2021\, in parallel to the UN General Assembly. We are bringing together over 90 climate leaders from 40 countries for 20 panels to discuss struggles\, solutions and visions for global climate justice\, including Indigenous rights as a solution; forest protection; feminist climate policies and frameworks; fossil fuel resistance; and much more. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/global-womens-assembly-for-climate-justice-september-25-30-2021/ CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210920T200000 DTSTAMP:20210911T231719Z 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 &%3B Justice Center":MAILTO:info@hpjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T232408Z CREATED:20210308T230033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T232408Z UID:10001144-1631793600-1631799000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Bystander Intervention Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to help people targeted by identity-based bigotry and harassment. Register today at https://houstonagainsthate.org/BIT\nThis FREE 1.5-hour\, interactive training will teach you Hollaback!’s 5D’s of bystander intervention methodology. We’ll start by talking about the types of disrespect — from microaggressions to violence — that people with marginalized identities face and the history of identity-based violence. You’ll also learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities. We’ll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract\, delegate\, document\, delay\, and direct; and how to prioritize your own safety while intervening. We’ll have time at the end for practice\, and you’ll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see identity-based harassment online or in person.\n\nThanks to a Four Freedoms Fund grant\, Houston Coalition Against Hate\, OCA-Greater Houston\, and Hollaback! will present this training seven times to the public\, starting in March 2021 and continuing monthly through the summer. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/bystander-intervention-training-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Training ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Coalition Against Hate":MAILTO:liz@houstonagainsthate.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210912T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210912T150000 DTSTAMP:20210813T022922Z CREATED:20210813T022917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T022922Z UID:10001401-1631458800-1631458800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Going Renewable at Houses of Worship! DESCRIPTION:Does going renewable for power at your house of worship seem unattainable? In this talk\, you’ll learn about a host of attractive options\, from those that would add solar panels to your property\, to those that have no impact on your property at all. You’ll learn about community solar projects\, solar co-ops\, pricing discounts available to put solar on your building’s roof\, a new renewable energy power aggregation for houses of worship in the Centerpoint service area\, and renewable power plans from area providers. Many of these options save you money\, either right away or over time\, and they help fulfill the mission of your faith community to care for the earth and its peoples. Plus\, a number of these options are also available to your members or other businesses. Join Dori Wolfe\, founder of Wolfe Energy\, and Lisa Brenskelle\, Climate Communication Coordinator for Texas Interfaith Power & Light\, to learn about your options to go renewable! Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/going-renewable-at-houses-of-worship-tickets-163737323743. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/going-renewable-at-houses-of-worship/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Going-Renewable-at-Houses-of-Worship-e1628821742640.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T160000 DTSTAMP:20210807T020526Z CREATED:20210807T020524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T020526Z UID:10001187-1629550800-1629561600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Music for a Nonviolent Future DESCRIPTION:Houston Peace & Justice Center\, along with other non-violence & justice organizations across the country\, are partnering with Pace Bene to promote a culture of nonviolence through music.  Register now for this important event!! \n\n\n\nThe concert is free for those who register.  If you would like to make a donation and have it go to Houston Peace & Justice Center\, please use HPJC in the donation code when you register.  Register at: Goodness-Sake.org now to save your space and for a complete list of musicians including Yo-Yo Ma!! \n\n\n\nLOCAL WATCH PARTY & SOCIAL:  \n\n\n\nHouston Peace & Justice Center will host a local Watch Party to enjoy this event.  1:00 – 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nContact Constance Gray at constgray@yahoo.com or call/text 713-204-4010.  \n\n\n\nCome join with other nonviolence activists in Houston\, make new friends\, Meet Old Friends\, and share the music.  Snacks & non-alcoholic beverages are provided (BYOB).  Just let Constance know. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/music-for-a-nonviolent-future/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T232422Z CREATED:20210308T225831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T232422Z UID:10001143-1629374400-1629379800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Bystander Intervention Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to help people targeted by identity-based bigotry and harassment. Register today at https://houstonagainsthate.org/BIT\nThis FREE 1.5-hour\, interactive training will teach you Hollaback!’s 5D’s of bystander intervention methodology. We’ll start by talking about the types of disrespect — from microaggressions to violence — that people with marginalized identities face and the history of identity-based violence. You’ll also learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities. We’ll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract\, delegate\, document\, delay\, and direct; and how to prioritize your own safety while intervening. We’ll have time at the end for practice\, and you’ll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see identity-based harassment online or in person.\n\nThanks to a Four Freedoms Fund grant\, Houston Coalition Against Hate\, OCA-Greater Houston\, and Hollaback! will present this training seven times to the public\, starting in March 2021 and continuing monthly through the summer. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/bystander-intervention-training-3/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Training ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Coalition Against Hate":MAILTO:liz@houstonagainsthate.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T133000 DTSTAMP:20210115T043507Z CREATED:20201221T144404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T043507Z UID:10001116-1628942400-1628947800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:HPJC Quarterly Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join the Houston Peace & Justice Center for our Quarterly Board Meeting. Organizational members are asked to send a representative to each Quarterly Board Meeting. Individual members are always welcome to attend. We will be discussing our 2021 plans for activism towards peace and justice in the areas of peace and family education\, foreign and military policy\, environmental justice\, economic justice\, and human rights and criminal justice. \nWe welcome members to send in their agenda items. Hope to see everyone there! \n  \nThe meeting will be held via Zoom. Please contact info@hpjc.org (or any HPJC board member) for meeting login info. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hpjc-quarterly-board-meeting-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:HPJC Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Logo-HPJC-blue-orange.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace &%3B Justice Center":MAILTO:info@hpjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T193000 DTSTAMP:20210807T015042Z CREATED:20210807T015041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T015042Z UID:10001186-1628704800-1628710200@hpjc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/LGBTQIA_ScreenSmall-e1628300987978.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St Houston 77006;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3900 Yupon St:geo:-95.3957425,29.7378214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210806T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210806T170000 DTSTAMP:20210805T034016Z CREATED:20210805T034012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T034016Z UID:10001184-1628236800-1628269200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Test DESCRIPTION:Test URL:https://hpjc.org/event/test/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T200000 DTSTAMP:20210807T014720Z CREATED:20210807T014719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T014720Z UID:10001185-1628190000-1628193600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:What's Up - Que Pasa DESCRIPTION:test URL:https://hpjc.org/event/whats-up-que-pasa/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:Town Hall Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/first-panel-on-civil-rights.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T193000 DTSTAMP:20210709T040823Z CREATED:20210709T040822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T040823Z UID:10001177-1626976800-1626982200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Our Moral Obligation: Ensuring the Dignity of All DESCRIPTION:Join the Rothko Chapel for the first virtual lecture in our Beyond the Rhetoric: Civil Rights & Our Shared Responsibility summer lecture series featuring the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II\, President and Senior Lecturer for Repairers of the Breach and Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign. In this virtual conversation\, Rev. Dr. Barber will address his perspectives on civil rights in the United States through a moral and faith-based lens. Sharing historical context and contemporary experiences of organizing for economic and racial justice\, Rev. Dr. Barber will discuss the work of his coalitions and how we can create lasting\, systemic change. Register to receive the livestream link. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/our-moral-obligation-ensuring-the-dignity-of-all/ LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006 CATEGORIES:Economic Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RevBarber_Small-e1625803676236.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St Houston 77006;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3900 Yupon St:geo:-95.3957425,29.7378214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210719T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194148Z CREATED:20210630T182909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T194148Z UID:10001176-1626685200-1627052400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Peace Camp DESCRIPTION:Peace Camp provides the Houston metropolitan area with an alternative day camp experience which fosters an understanding of peace\, justice\, and environmental awareness appropriate to the age of the child.   Only one Peace Camp Session is offered summer 2021.  Attendance is limited to 20 and pre registration is required.  Registration deadline is Friday\, July 9. \nFor more information and registration\, see our main Peace Camp Houston web page. \nhttps://form.jotform.com/hpjc/peace-camp-2021-registration URL:https://hpjc.org/event/peace-camp/ LOCATION:Mission Milby Community Center\, 2220 Broadway St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77012\, United States CATEGORIES:Peace Education for Children & Families ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace &%3B Justice Center":MAILTO:info@hpjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T190000 DTSTAMP:20210709T041459Z CREATED:20210709T041458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T041459Z UID:10001181-1626631200-1626634800@hpjc.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210707T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210707T130000 DTSTAMP:20210709T041923Z CREATED:20210709T041922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T041923Z UID:10001182-1625659200-1625662800@hpjc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/TM-July-2021-Banner-small-e1625804352288.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St Houston 77006;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3900 Yupon St:geo:-95.3957425,29.7378214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210705T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210705T193000 DTSTAMP:20210709T040930Z CREATED:20210709T040930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T040930Z UID:10001178-1625509800-1625513400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Amnesty International-Bay Area (Houston) July meeting DESCRIPTION:Our next monthly virtual meeting will be on Monday\, July 5th\, 2021 at 6:15 PM (Central).  The speaker for this meeting is Diana Mushtaha\, Member of the Palestinian American Bridge (PAB). The title of her talk is “Eye Witness to the Gaza Crisis”. She will be joining us\, live\, from the West Bank. \n\n Please register for the meeting at:  https://ai-july-5-mtg.eventbrite.com/  \nZoom doors open at 6:15 PM. Meeting starts at 6:30 PM. \nSee you all soon. Please share this message with your friends/contacts/followers. \n\nThanks! \n\nMohammed Nasrullah \nPresident and Group Coordinator \nAmnesty International-Bay Area (Houston)-Local Group # 1017 \nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/422097115107367 URL:https://hpjc.org/event/amnesty-international-bay-area-houston-july-meeting/ LOCATION:Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/amnesty.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mohammed Nasrullah":MAILTO:bigmomkn@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210702T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210806T170000 DTSTAMP:20210709T041018Z CREATED:20210709T041017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T041018Z UID:10001179-1625212800-1628269200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Sun Children DESCRIPTION:This timely social drama from Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi considers the human rights of children. The story follows a clever 12-year-old and his resourceful friends who live on the streets of Tehran. When a criminal hires them to find treasure hidden under the maintenance tunnel of a school for homeless and immigrant youth\, they must get themselves enrolled. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/sun-children/ LOCATION:Houston\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Fine Arts%2C Houston":MAILTO:rgomez@mfah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210628T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210628T140000 DTSTAMP:20250220T163558Z CREATED:20210614T015752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T163558Z UID:10001174-1624881600-1624888800@hpjc.org 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 GEO:29.7370629;-95.3734364 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street Houston TX 77004 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3412 Crawford Street:geo:-95.3734364,29.7370629 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T190000 DTSTAMP:20210614T023457Z CREATED:20210525T025809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T023457Z UID:10001171-1624816800-1624820400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Houston’s Transition to a Low Carbon Future DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Bruce Race\, FAIA\, FAICP\, Professor of Architecture at the University of Houston\, as he considers how Houston could transition to a low carbon future.  Texas is the historic global epicenter for the carbon economy. Oil and gas represent over one third of the state economy. Texas’ $1.9 trillion GDP\, if a country\, would make us the 9th largest in the world. We have over 50 Fortune 500 companies\, including ExxonMobil (2nd) and ConocoPhillips (4th). Is Houston the next Detroit\, or can we diversify our way to continued prosperity in a low-carbon economy? Dr. Bruce Race\, FAIA\, FAICP from the University of Houston will share his research on how energy conservation and shift to renewables will reshape Houston’s economy\, development patterns\, and mobility systems. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after his talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houstons-transition-to-a-low-carbon-future/ LOCATION:Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Professor-Race-e1623637898824.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR