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  • Building Black and Asian Solidarity: Women Leading Across Race, History, and Culture

    by zoom--link on website Houston

    During the current challenging times, solidarity, support, and strength between all communities are imperative to move the nation forward in the right direction. Join Asia Society as inspirational women leaders explore the depth of Black and Asian American experiences in the country, discuss how to overcome racial conflict and division between communities, and share their hopes for cross-racial understanding and collaboration as we build a just and equitable future together.

    Free

  • The Structure of Racism

    Zoom Event

    Please join the Dominican Sisters of Houston and the Center for the Healing of Racism on Saturday, October 10, 2020, 1-3 PM, for “The Structure of Racism,” a Zoom presentation examining the structural and psychological causes and consequences of prejudice and discrimination. The workshop will be led by Dr. Craig Oettinger who will discuss these persistent patterns and — with the help of the audience — explore how change is possible.

    Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required

  • Rain Barrels for The Houston-Area Community

    The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston and Galveston Bay Foundation invite all houses of worship and their members in Houston, alongside any interested Houstonians, to a rain barrel workshop.

    $35

  • Houston Racial Reconciliation Workshop ONLINE

    by zoom--link on website Houston

    Expect to dig deep as we look through the lens of history, as well as the events we are experiencing today, to understand how race remains a salient factor in shaping our society.

    Throughout the course, we will actively build relationships as we participate and engage one another through conversation, experiences, and learning in a Gospel centered environment.

  • MFAH Virtual Films: Native Son

    The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 1001 Bissonnet, Houston

    Richard Wright’s widely praised 1940 novel exposed the injustices of Black urban life. Bigger Thomas,in prison for murder and sentenced to death, reflects back on the circumstances that led to his incarceration. This new restoration of the 1951 screen adaptation, in the film-noir genre, stars author Richard Wright as Bigger Thomas, and is being released in its original length for the first time. This new restoration of the 1951 film version is preceded by a special filmed introduction by film historians Eddie Muller (Film Noir Foundation) and Jacqueline Najuma Stewart, courtesy of Turner Classic Movies.

    $10

  • MFAH Virtual Films: Nationtime – Gary

    Museum of Fine Arts Houston 1001 Bissonnet St, , Houston

    In March 1972, an estimated 10,000 Black politicians, activists, artists, and performers congregated at the National Black Political Convention in Gary, Indiana. Attendees included Amiri Baraka, Dick Gregory, Isaac Hayes, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Coretta Scott King, and Bobby Seale. William Greaves (1926–2014), the established documentarian of Black history, culture and politics, directed a camera crew and captured it all. Narrated by Sidney Poitier with poetry recited by Harry Belafonte, the film was thought at the time to be too radical for television broadcast and was drastically edited. Now restored to its original length, this essential documentary reveals a rousing, at times contentious, yet undeniably significant historical event.

    $10

  • Waking News!

    Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX

    Come share an article you found in a magazine, journal, or online resource relating to discrimination, oppression, or any forms of racism. Then join us in a lively discussion where we engage in the complexities of racism and how we can all heal from it.

    Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required

  • We Won’t Let Trump Steal the Election! We Will Defeat Fascism!

    Donald Trump es el presidente más racista, sexista, antiobrero y autoritario en medio siglo. Ha implementado una prohibición de viajar a los musulmanes, ha comenzado a construir un muro para mantener a los migrantes mexicanos y centroamericanos fuera de nuestro país y ha difamado a líderes políticos, atletas y otras personas de ascendencia africana. Trump […]

  • Taking Time to Exhale: A Zoom Workshop for Healing

    So many have expressed feeling as though we have been holding our breath throughout 2020.  Between the individual and collective stress of a global pandemic, the murder of George Floyd and the national election we know people have high emotions. For this reason, the Center for the Healing of Racism will hold a safe space […]

    Free. Donations appreciated

  • Fall 2020 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event

    Willow Waterhole Greenspace 5300 Dryad, Houston

    Fall 2020 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event Sunday, November 8, 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 will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve, cleaning up rose garden beds, mulching around trees, & other tasks. This event will offer […]

    Free

  • Mother I Am Suffocating. This Is My Last Film About You. Presented by Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020

    Eventive

    For the Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020, Houston Cinema Arts Society features virtual and drive-in screenings of films in addition to live stream performances, interactive experiences, and Q&A and panels. This year, HCAF celebrates "Urbana," inspired by the globally popular Spanish-language genre música Urbana, which has its origin in African and the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

    Free

  • The 24th presented by Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020

    Eventive

    For the Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020, Houston Cinema Arts Society features virtual and drive-in screenings of films in addition to live stream performances, interactive experiences, and Q&A and panels. This year, HCAF celebrates "Urbana," inspired by the globally popular Spanish-language genre música Urbana, which has its origin in African and the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

    $10.00

  • Landfall presented by Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020

    Eventive

    For the Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020, Houston Cinema Arts Society features virtual and drive-in screenings of films in addition to live stream performances, interactive experiences, and Q&A and panels. This year, HCAF celebrates "Urbana," inspired by the globally popular Spanish-language genre música Urbana, which has its origin in African and the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

    $10

  • Native American Heritage Month: A Discussion on Indian Tribal Law

    Please join the Center for the Healing of Racism for a virtual celebration of Native American Heritage Month on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 6:00-8:00pm via Zoom.  Dr. Carol Harvey (Yaniza Kinlichini), a Navajo attorney will speak on the U.S. Supreme Court Marshall Trilogy of Indian Tribal Sovereignty. Dr. Harvey, a former member of the board of […]

    Free. Donations appreciated

  • Pier Kids presented by Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020

    Eventive

    For the Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020, Houston Cinema Arts Society features virtual and drive-in screenings of films in addition to live stream performances, interactive experiences, and Q&A and panels. This year, HCAF celebrates "Urbana," inspired by the globally popular Spanish-language genre música Urbana, which has its origin in African and the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

    $10.00

  • Waking News!

    Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX

    Come share an article you found in a magazine, journal, or online resource relating to discrimination, oppression, or any forms of racism. Then join us in a lively discussion where we engage in the complexities of racism and how we can all heal from it.

    Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required

  • Peacemaker Awards Ceremony 2020

    2020 Peacemaker Award Ceremony

    Zoom Event

    Please join us online SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th as we celebrate our
    National and Local Peacemaker Award Recipients!

  • Green Jobs for All: How the Gulf South Wins a Green New Deal

    Climate change is here and a people’s mass movement must meet the moment. Though the Biden administration pledges to address climate change, he and the DNC have failed to embrace a Green New Deal (GND) that provides a just transition towards millions of green jobs and protects our environment and communities from the dire consequences […]

    Free

  • HPJC Quarterly Board Meeting

    Zoom

    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 Officers for 2021 and other agenda items.

    Free

  • Christmas at the Jail VIII

    Bering Memorial United Church of Christ 1440 Harold St., Houston, TX, United States

    Just because COVID has eliminated visits to inmates at the jail this year, we want to remember that children are still missing their incarcerated loved ones. Michael would expect us to continue his tradition. Therefore, the program has adjusted to make sure some kids get a gift from Santa, and if possible the family gets a gift certificate for Christmas dinner.

    Free

  • Prayer to End Human Trafficking

    Zoom

    Join the Dominican Sisters of Houston on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 9am as they gather virtually for Prayer to End Human Trafficking.

  • COVID, the Environment & Justice: A Faith Panel Discussion

    COVID, the Environment & Justice: A Faith Panel Discussion Sunday, January 10, 3 p.m., online     Join an online panel of speakers from diverse faith traditions to explore the connections between COVID, the environment and justice. Each speaker will address this topic from the perspective of their faith.  See below for a list of […]

    Free

  • Faithful Resilience: A Study on Climate Resilience for Faith Communities

    Faithful Resilience: A Study on Climate Resilience for Faith Communities Tuesdays, January 12 – February 16, 6 p.m., online Faithful Resilience is a six-part 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 […]

    Free

  • The Radical King and the Quest to Change America

    Today MLK is celebrated for his 'dream' of a just America, but by the end of his career King was calling for a "radical reconstruction" of the United States. What compelled the transformation of King's ideas and what do they tell us about our society today? Join the Rothko Chapel for our livestream 2021 Annual MLK Birthday Celebration featuring Princeton University professor of African-American Studies Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor who will engage these questions in hopes of unlocking the ideas and strategies necessary to enact effective and lasting change the United States.

    Free

  • 43rd Annual “Original” MLK Day Parade & Holiday Celebration

    Online

    On January 18, 2021 the Houston Black Heritage Society will celebrate its 43rd Annual “Original” MLK Day Parade and Holiday Celebration. Due to COVID-19 and the commitment to prioritizing the health and safety of our fellow citizens in the community, the City of Houston and the Black Heritage Society’s 2021 Annual “Original” MLK Day Parade will broadcast live on virtual platforms for this year. 

    Free

  • A Celebration of Dr. King’s Birthday

    Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX

    Please join the Center for the Healing of Racism on Monday, January 18, 2021, 6:00 to 8:00 PM as two extraordinary women discuss internalizing Dr. King’s messages of hope and healing. A facilitated dialogue will follow the discussion. Dee Gardner, founder of Gardner Counseling Services, is a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, educator, workshop facilitator, trauma treatment consultant […]

    Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required

  • Racism in the Woods – a Zoom dialogue

    Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX

    During a global pandemic, the outdoors is one of the only safe places to spend time in the company of other people.  Research shows that spending time in nature is associate with a long list of health benefits — physical, emotional and spiritual.  But while being in the woods is usually safe for White people, […]

    Free. Donations appreciated

  • Being Healthy in a Toxifying World

    Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2021 is Healthy Planet = Healthy People = Healthy Economy.

    Free

  • Contemplation & Sound: Baha’i Tradition

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Join the Rothko Chapel for a livestream meditation in the Baha'i tradition, led by members of the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Houston. According to Baha'i writings, music is "a ladder for our souls." Join us for an immersive meditative experience of the soul of the Baha'i community, with uplifting and contemplative music from […]

    Free
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    HPJC Quarterly Board Meeting

    Zoom

    Please join us for the first HPJC Quarterly Board meeting of 2021. 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 plan 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. We also welcome members to send in their agenda items.