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“Environmental Justice”: Amnesty International-Bay Area (Hou-TX) meeting.

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Please join us for the monthly meeting of Amnesty International-Bay Area (Houston): Monday, June 3, 6:15 PM (Central). Title: “Environmental Justice” Speaker:  Leticia Gutierrez, Government Relations and Community Outreach Director, Air Alliance Houston Registration for this meeting is required. Once you register, you will receive the Zoom link for joining the meeting. Please register at:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAAAC2AA0FEC70-49780630-amnesty

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Juneteenth Ally Award Luncheon

Join us as we celebrate 35 years of the Center for the Healing of Racism with our 31st annual Juneteenth Ally Award Luncheon.

$2500
Event Series “Under G-d” – Free Screening and Panel Discussion

“Under G-d” – Free Screening and Panel Discussion

This 22-minute documentary film weaves together the stories of an Indiana mother and activist, a Florida rabbi, and lawyers throughout the country fighting abortion bans as a violation of religious freedom -- and defending democracy by preserving the Constitutional guarantee of church-state separation. The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Rachel Laser, […]

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Creek, Community, and Self Restoration

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For over a decade, a Houston community worked to restore a local creek.  Join Brian Herod, Project Manager for the Japhet Creek Restoration Project, to hear the story of communities' engagement with this hidden gem of a creek and one leader's story of relationship with this historic place.   Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker […]

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Plastic Free EcoChallenge

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Plastic pollution now contaminates the deepest trenches in the ocean, the highest mountain peaks, and even the air we breathe. Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, breast milk and placentas.  Plastic has entered the food chain, killing wildlife, and causing the average person to eat tens of thousands of microplastic particles every year. […]

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Peace Camp 2024 (Ages 6 through 6th Grade) – Register today!

General information about Peace Camp Houston: For each week, the camp runs from 9 am to 3 pm – day camp only! We plan for staff to be there by 8:30 am each day so you can drop off your children after that time. After-camp care is available if requested in advance on the registration […]

Revitalizing Levy Park

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In the heart of Houston lies Levy Park, a once-neglected space now transformed into a vibrant community hub. Join Stephanie Kiouses, Park Director, as she explores Levy Park's renewal, restoration, and regeneration, showcasing the transformative power of urban revitalization projects.   Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk […]

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Peace Camp 2024 (7th Grade – 12th Grade) – Register today!

General information about Peace Camp Houston: For each week, the camp runs from 9 am to 3 pm – day camp only! We plan for staff to be there by 8:30 am each day so you can drop off your children after that time. After-camp care is available if requested in advance on the registration […]

PeaceCon 2024: It’s Ticket Time!

PeaceCon 2024: Get Your Tickets Today!Tickets for PeaceCon 2024 – Status Quo No More: Building Peace in the Time of Rising Violent Conflict are now available, and for a limited time, we are offering an "Early Bird" discount! PeaceCon 2024 will operate in both virtual and in-person formats, meaning that participants may choose to attend digitally […]

2024 HPJC Peacemaker Awards Ceremony

Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room Dominican Sisters of Houston, 6501 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX, United States

The Houston Peace & Justice Center is excited to announce the Peacemaker Awardees who we will recognize at our annual Peacemaker Awards Ceremony on Nov. 10, and encourage you to make your reservations soon for this event - which is also the primary fundraiser for the year, for all of HPJC's activities. Photo credit for […]

$80 – $100

HPJC Annual Planning Workshop 2025

Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room Dominican Sisters of Houston, 6501 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX, United States

Join other members of HPJC to learn and share ways we can make HPJC more effective this year in supporting all peace and justice issues. A light breakfast will be served. Please RSVP by Thursday, Jan 9 so we have enough food! RSVP to Sophia Moreau 832-326-6149 or sofymoreau212@gmail.com

Annual MLK Birthday Observance “Sick of War: Discussion Health Impacts of US Militarism”

Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St., Houston, TX, United States

Join us for a timely conversation of the adverse health impacts of war and the US military-industrial complex. Keynote speaker David Vine will share a historical narrative of the relationship between the US economy and military imperialism, including the ways this history has impacted our community health, followed by a panel discussion with a doctor, […]

$5 – $25

1st Annual MLK Jr Parade Iowa Colony

Local neighborhood celebration of the good works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Location: 3144 Meridian Pkwy Arcola, TX 77583 (Just west off HWY 288 South)

The People’s Peaceful Protest: Resistance is Resilience

Houston City Hall 901 Bagby Street, Houston

Due to permit issues, we will have a peaceful protest/sit-in and the People's Peaceful Protest is changing venues from Discovery Green to City Hall. We will meet at City Hall at 1PM Jan. 18. Lawn chairs and small coolers will be allowed. Please leave glass containers at home. No mace, pocket knives, guns, multi-tools or […]

The 47th Annual Original MLK Day Parade 2025

HPJC is proud to be marching in the Original Martin Luther King Jr Day Parade hosted by the Black Heritage Society in Downtown Houston. If you would like to march with us, please contact Sophia Moreau at 832 326 6149 or sofymoreau212@gmail.com for details on when and where to meet. We have limited spots in […]

We Fight Back! National Day of Action

Emancipation Park 3018 Emancipation Ave., Houston

On January 20th, people from cities and towns across the country will come together in a nationwide mobilization opposing Trump’s ultra-right, billionaire agenda. It will be a National Day of Action to demand a future that centers the needs of the people over the interest of the wealthy elite. There will be actions in all […]

Protest/Vigil: Steven Nelson Execution

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has scheduled the execution of Steven Nelson. Join the Death Row Angels and other activists outside the Walls Unit in Huntsville on the corner of Ave. I and 12th Street for the vigil/protest and let TDCJ, Gov. Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton and all of Texas know we […]