MFOLH Intersectionality Event: BHM x GVP
March For Our Lives Houston is excited to announce that we will be hosting a February Intersectionality event, which will be centered around Black History Month and gun violence prevention! […]
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50th Anniversary Interfaith Service & Community Celebration
To lift up the last 50 years of the Rothko Chapel’s work and mission, and renew and strengthen its commitment to serve as a welcoming interfaith sanctuary for all and […]
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Externalities in Action: Air Pollution, Public Health, and Environmental Justice in Houston
Join Paige Powell, Development Director at Air Alliance Houston, as she discusses the impacts of air pollution on physical health, quality of life, and economic prosperity. In her talk, Paige will consider: What is the "right" amount of air pollution for a healthy and prosperous society? What are the true costs of doing business measured […]
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Contemplation & Sound: Hindu Tradition
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, HoustonJoin the Rothko Chapel for a livestream meditation in the Hindu tradition, led by Dr. Hansa Medley and representatives of International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) of Houston. In this […]
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Ending Nuclear Weapons Before They End Us: Opportunities Under the Biden Administration to Take Action
Please join us on March 4, 2021 for a virtual policy briefing and workshop series to call on the Biden administration to prioritize the complete elimination of nuclear weapons. The event is convened by Back from the Brink (BftB) and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) with support from many partner organizations. The virtual event will feature an […]
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Rothko in Jazz with Maris Briežkalns Quintet
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, HoustonThe Rothko Chapel continues its 50th Anniversary celebrations with a livestream jazz performance inspired by the work of Mark Rothko. In honor of Rothko’s Latvian heritage, Latvian jazz ensemble the […]
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Bystander Intervention Training
Zoom EventLearn how to help people targeted by identity-based bigotry and harassment. Register today at https://houstonagainsthate.org/BIT This 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. […]
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Spring 2021 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
The Gathering Place 5310 S. Willow Dr., Houston, TX, United StatesSpring 2021 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event Sunday, March 21, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Calling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment! We […]
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33rd International conference on Mental and Behavioral Health
The main theme of the conference is “Psychoanalysis & humanizing Mental Health" which covers wide range of critically important sessions. It’s a platform to bring all the neuroscientists together to share their experiences it’s the amalgam of scientific research as well as innovative ideas. The organizing committee is gearing up for an exciting and informative conference program including plenary lectures, symposia, workshops on a variety of topics, poster presentations and various programs for participants from all over the world.
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Texas Welcomes Refugees
Join us for a webinar update on refugee resettlement at the national and state level. We will be joined by an advocacy expert from Church World Service, a refugee leader […]
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“Sanando el dolor” (Healing the Hurt) / Dialogue in Spanish
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street (@ Holman), Houston, TXEl Centro para la Sanación del Racismo, gracias a la generosidad de Univision Communications Inc., celebra el Día Internacional para la Eliminación de la Discriminación Racial con un diálogo para sanar las heridas dentro de la comunidad latina y sobre los roles que desempeñaron César Chávez y Dolores Huerta al exponer la discriminación contra los/las […]
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Zoom for Victim of Police Abuse
Zoom EventIn a shocking case of police brutality, Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constables broke the neck of Gary Berger, a 40 year old local resident. While riding his motorcycle home, Berger […]
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Women In Refugee Resettlement
Join us for a panel discussion with refugee and SIV women as we discuss what it means to be a refugee or Special Immigrant Visa holder and what it is […]
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“Waking News”
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street (@ Holman), Houston, TXBring a bag lunch! Come; share an article with us! 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. This event is free and open to the public. […]
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A Healthy Planet is a Prerequisite for Healthy People
Join Hyun-Min Hwang, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental & Interdisciplinary Sciences at Texas Southern University, as he discusses the links between people’s health, and the health of our […]
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Drawdown EcoChallenge
Drawdown EcoChallenge April 1 – 30, online You are invited to join the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston team for the Drawdown EcoChallenge during the month of April. During […]
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The Path of Hope
The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities Apr. 6 – Apr. 27, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. You are invited to join an online discussion series […]
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Contemplation & Sound: Zarathushti Tradition
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, HoustonJoin the Rothko Chapel for a livestream meditation in the Zarathushti (Zoroastrian) tradition, organized by Kaemerz Dotiwala and led by representatives of the Zoroastrian Association of Houston. This session will […]
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Actions Faith Communities Can Take to Reduce Pollution & Pollution-Related Health Effects
Actions Faith Communities Can Take to Reduce Pollution & Pollution-Related Health Effects Sunday, April 11, 2 p.m., online Concerned about pollution, and its impact on health? Loren Hopkins, Chief Environmental […]
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“An Unlevel Playing Field: The Myth of Access and Equality in Higher Education”
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TXIn light of the recent Georgetown law professor’s comments about Black students' academic performance and the viral video of the Oxnard College professor who berated a deaf student for “not paying attention in class,” it’s time to talk about the myth of access and equality in higher education. Please join the Center for the Healing […]
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Bystander Intervention Training
Zoom EventLearn how to help people targeted by identity-based bigotry and harassment. Register today at https://houstonagainsthate.org/BIT This 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. […]
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Protect Our Vote Rally: #StopSB7! #HaltHB6!
AL, IndiaJoin VoteSimple, Indivisible Houston, Swing TX Left, Emgage, Gulf Coast ADAPT, and more for a rally this Saturday, April 17th, 10 AM CT at the Greater Houston Partnership building located at 701 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010 as we continue to raise awareness around voter suppression. All activities will follow social distancing and […]
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Save Myanmar Rally
Help protest against the violence and brutal suppression by the military against the peaceful pro-democracy protests. We will be holding the Protest in front of Chevron Headquarters in Houston to urge Chevron to stop dealing with Junta, to bankrolling Junta, and to cut ties with Junta.
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Earth Day Barter Fair
Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th, Houston, TX, United StatesTrade objects and services without using common currency Support Earth Day efforts to decrease our carbon foot print Opportunity to share in the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, stewardship, and community […]
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Jim Presley in Concert–old school acoustic blues and Native American music
Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th, Houston, TX, United StatesFor the second barter fair in a row, we will also welcome blues guitarist Jim Presley to the Barter Fair sound stage. Jim will play Old School Acoustic Blues plus original creations in this tradition and others, as well as Native American songs interspersed with delightful stories. Learn more about Jim and his music here Concert will […]
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Brian Greene Livestream
The Progressive Forum WebsiteWorld-renowned theoretical physicist to discuss his book, Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe, in a half-hour interview with Progressive Forum president Randall […]
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Waking (Let’s Talk) News!
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TXBring a bag lunch! Come; share an article with us! 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. This event is free and open to the public. […]
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Contemplation & Sound: Islamic Tradition
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, HoustonJoin the Rothko Chapel for a livestream meditation in the Islamic tradition led by Mohamed Hussein and organized by the Minaret Foundation. Comparing elements of sound in different Quran recitation […]
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HPJC Quarterly Board Meeting
ZoomPlease join the Houston Peace & Justice Center via Zoom 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 welcome members to send in their agenda items. Hope to see everyone there!
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100 Climate Solutions for Houses of Worship & Their Members
100 Climate Solutions for Houses of Worship & Their Members Sunday, May 9, 2 p.m., online “Can we reverse global warming by 2050?” is the question addressed by Project Drawdown. Project Drawdown’s research into all possible solutions yielded the top 100 most impactful solutions to climate change, in priority order, with estimates of cost […]
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