Foreign Policy Social
Slowpokes Coffee 1203 West 34th St., Suite D, HoustonGather with Foreign Policy Alliance to discuss recent developments and any matters of concern related to militarism and foreign policy.
Free
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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 on the last Friday of the month. Bring a sack lunch and articles clipped from newspapers, magazines, journals or online publications. Anything related 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.
$520 – $8226
Protest Against “Deal of the Century”
Intersection of Post Oak and Westheimer 2521 Post Oak Blvd, HoustonJoin the Houston community as we voice our opposition to Trump and Netanyahu’s “Deal of the Century,” which is meant to forfeit the Palestinian right to self-determination. We say no to this sham! We say no to entrenchment of apartheid!
Roy Zimmerman: Benefit Concert for Peace Camp Houston
Unitarian Fellowship of Houston 1504 Wirt Road, Houston, TX, United StatesWhat can one person do about climate change, torture, racism, xenophobia, gun violence, fracking, Congressional ineptitude, ignorance, war and greed? Write funny songs, says Roy Zimmerman , master satirist, songwriter, and performer.
HPJC is bringing Roy Zimmerman back to Houston in a benefit to raise funds for Peace Camp Houston. Finger-foods and social begins at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm.
$20
Transition Houston Meeting: Combat Climate Change with Extinction Rebellion!
Haven's Center 1827 W Alabama St, Houston, TX, United StatesWe hope you'll join Transition Houston for our first meeting of 2020 as we Combat Climate Change with Extinction Rebellion! Socializing starts at 6:30pm and the meeting begins at 7:00pm […]
Gaza Freedom Flotilla Captain Presentation
Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin Norwegian Herman Reksten as he shares his experiences as captain of the fishing vessel Al Awda which was intercepted and boarded in international waters and taken to Israel on July 29, 2018. This was his third attempt at breaking the blockade of Gaza even though he is not quite 30 years old. Get a feel for life on a boat trying to break the over 10 year old Gaza blockade!
Free
Amnesty Houston Welcomes Guest Speaker
Olive Branch Room 2360 Rice Blvd., HoustonPlease join Amnesty International Houston, local 23, in welcoming special guest speaker Gislaine Williams, Community Relations Director for The Alliance (Alliance for Multicultural Community Services).
Free
A Town Hall Meeting on How Pre-Trial will work under the Harris County Bail Bond Agreement Consent Decree
TBH (Talento Bilingüe de Houston) 333 S. Jensen Drive, Houston, TX, United StatesSponsored by The Greater Houston Coalition for Justice February 6, 2020 6:30 P.M. Talento Bilingüe de Houston (TBA) 333 So. Jensen Dr. Houston, Texas 77002 Purpose of the town Hall Meeting […]
Free
TAKE A “TOXIC TOUR” OF HOUSTON WITH ROTHKO CHAPEL AND TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICES
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, HoustonRothko Chapel in collaboration with Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (t.e.j.a.s.) will host a bus tour of toxic sites in and around the greater Houston community on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The tour will be led by Juan Parras and Yvette Arellano of t.e.j.a.s. and will explore the East End of Houston, a neighborhood which borders Houston’s Ship Channel and is comprised of mostly Latino residents. This frontline community is situated next to some of the largest refineries and chemical plants in the city. Air pollution from nearby plastics-producing plants floats over schools, offices, and, homes. The goal of the tour is to show participants the structural reality of these massive industrial complexes and to offer a first-hand understanding of environmental justice issues the community faces.
$20.00
HPJC Quarterly Board Meeting
Talento Bilingue de Houston 333 S. Jensen Drive, Houston, TX, United StatesPlease 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 2020 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.
Living the Change!
Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church & online 1900 Bering Dr., HoustonThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to learn how to get started
Living the Change in your life/your house of worship. Living the Change is an international
interfaith initiative to address climate change. This event will explain the components of
Living the Change, resources available, how to host an event, and how to leverage this
initiative to make real change in addressing climate change.
Free
“Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North”
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TXThe Center for the Healing of Racism will celebrate Black History Month with a screening of the film “Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North.” The documentary follows filmmaker Katrina Browne as she discovers that her New England ancestors were the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. She and nine cousins retrace the Triangle Trade and gain powerful new perspectives on the black/white divide. The film will be followed by a dialogue.
Free. RSVP required. Donations appreciated
Impeach, Remove and Disbar Attorney General William Bar
Corner of Westheimer and MontroseJoin us this Friday to protest the illegal actions of William Barr. He has consistently protected Trump and his cronies.
Within the last 4 days, 1100 Attorney Generals in the Unites States are calling for Barr's resignation or immediate removal.
Join us as we jump on board with this demand.
Dialogue: Racism
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TXDialogue: Racism is an intensive workshop that provides a safe, respectful, and loving atmosphere where participants can learn about racism, share personal experiences, dispel fears and guilt and get to know one another.
$40
Community Restorative Justice Training
Smith Neighborhood Library 3624 Scott St, HoustonRestorative justice is a philosophy that promotes community building and healing after harm takes place. Come learn from youth experts about how circles can be used to transform families, institutions, and ourselves!
Free
Refuse Fascism Mass Meeting-#OutNow Movement
Community House at St. Stephens Episcopal Church 1755 Sul Ross, Houston, TX, United StatesWe can no longer tolerate the constant attacks on our Constitution, the consistent pardons of war criminals, flagrant incarceration of immigrants and asylum seekers. What kind of person have I become if I continue to sit and wait for an election to determine IF my nation's people have civil rights or not.
Join us as we plan our nonviolent yet aggressive plans to demonstrate what kind of government we want and we deserve as human beings.
The Wonders of Soil
Think that soil is just dirt? Think again! Join John Ferguson, soil scientist, owner of Nature’s Way Resources, and an organic gardening expert, in February as he explains the wonders of soil. You’ll leave this talk amazed at what lies beneath your feet.
Free
Foreign Policy Social
Cafe Express River Oaks 1422 West Gray Street, Houston, United StatesCome 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.
Free
Waking (Let’s Talk) News
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TXCome share an article with us on the last Friday of the month. Bring a sack lunch and articles clipped from newspapers, magazines, journals or online publications. Anything related 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.
Free
A Conversation on Living the Change
Live Oak Friends Meeting House & online 1320 W 26th St, HoustonThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to a conversation on Living the Change. Living the Change is an international interfaith initiative to address climate change. This event demonstrates how to hold a Living the Change event/discussion in your home/house of worship, by doing so in an interfaith setting. Please join us! You'll not only learn how you can address climate change, but how to hold an event to influence others to do so.
Free