Black Heritage Society MLK Parade
Join HPJC at the 41st Annual “Original” MLK, Jr. Parade Celebration.
Monday, January 21st, 2019
McKinney Street and Smith Street - Downtown Houston (adjacent to City Hall)
Free
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Houston City Hall 901 Bagby Street, Houston
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MLK Grande Parade
San Jacinto & Elgin St. San Jacinto & Elgin St., HoustonCelebrating! its 25th Anniversary, the MLK Grande Parade is the third largest Parade in the U.S. behind The Rose Parade and The Macy’s Day Parade. During The Annual MLK Grande Parade, 300,000 Spectators are expected and has a Viewing Audience of more than 4,000,000. The Annual MLK Grande Parade parade consists of 15 Parade floats & 30 Marching bands.
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Biodiversity Loss & What You Can Do
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesChrist the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2019 is environmental issues and what you can do.
In January, Kerri Crawford, assistant professor at the University of Houston, Department of Biology & Biochemistry, will speak on biodiversity loss. Biodiversity loss has been deemed one of the most significant environmental issues facing North America by the U.N.'s Global Environmental Outlook, the U.N.'s flagship environmental assessment.
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival
River Oaks Theatre 2009 West Gray, HoustonJoin the Citizens Environmental Coalition (CEC) for two nights of environmental inspiration as we host the fifth Houston screening of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Tour!
A selection of films from the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, North America’s largest environmental film festival, will bring two hours of beautiful, educational, and inspiring films to the big screen at River Oaks Theatre on January 30 & 31, 2019, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm each night.
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HPJC Quarterly Board Meeting
Bering Memorial United Church of Christ 1440 Harold St., Houston, TX, United StatesPlease join us for the first HPJC Quarterly Board meeting of 2018. 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 2019 officers, 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. We also welcome members to send in their agenda items. Hope to see everyone there!
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Justice Advocacy Workshop
Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church & online 1900 Bering Dr., HoustonThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston, a Houston affiliate of the Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy, invites you to learn to effectively raise your voice for the voiceless at a Justice Advocacy Workshop. The workshop is taught by experts from TX Impact, an Austin-based interfaith justice advocacy organization, and will highlight eco-justice issues likely to be presented in the Texas legislature this session.
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Transition Houston Meeting: Climate Change: It’s warming, It’s Us, We’re Sure, It’s Bad, We can fix it!
Haven's Center 1827 W Alabama St, Houston, TX, United StatesClimate Change: It's warming, It's Us, We're Sure, It's Bad, We can fix it! We hope you'll join us for our first Transition Houston meeting of the New Year! Our meeting will feature a presentation and Q&A by Dr. Larry Kremer, from Citizens Climate Lobby who will present the findings of the Fourth National Climate Assessment […]
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Black History Month: “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, United StatesIn celebration of Black History Month, the Center for the Healing of Racism will hold a dialogue on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” Twelve Center members will review the contents of the letter and lead a discussion on it’s continuing importance. The event will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 from 7 to 9 PM at the Center for the Healing of Racism, 3412 Crawford Street (@Holman), Houston, TX 77004. Free parking is available across the street in HCC’s Lot 9. The event is free and open to the public, however, donations are welcome. Space is limited and registration is required. RSVP: 713-520-8226. or cfhr1@juno.com.
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Third Coast Regional Conference Citizens’ Climate Lobby
Student Center South, University of Houston 4455 University Drive, HoustonThe Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) will host its sixth annual Third Coast Regional
Conference for its Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi volunteers on February 9, 2019,
in Houston,Texas. With the theme "Uniting for Climate Solutions," the conference is
open to anyone who wants to move our country towards solving climate change.This Conference follows a major breakthrough for CCL with the introduction of the
Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act in late 2018.The bill was the result of
years of work by CCL volunteers across the country and stands as the first national,
bipartisan-cosponsored carbon pricing bill in nearly a decade.
Conference attendees will explore strategies for transforming political divisions into
solidarity, be trained in how to engage Congress effectively,and receive expert
instruction about carbon reduction solutions and the impacts of climate change on
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“Toxic Tour” of Houston
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, HoustonRothko Chapel Presents, Offsite Program: "Toxic Tour" of Houston with t.e.j.a.s.
Juan Parras and Yvette Arellano of Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (t.e.j.a.s.) will lead a tour addressing toxic sites in and around the greater Houston community.
t.e.j.a.s. originated the toxic tour over 20 years ago in Houston as an educational tool for individuals within and outside of the community to gain a further understanding of environmental justice issues. Pictures cannot easily convey the surreal site of this massive industrial complex, nor the thick polluted air. Join us on a tour through the East End of Houston, where some of the largest refineries and chemical plants surround neighborhoods and spew toxins into the air. Thousands of people live, work, and attend schools in the shadow of these facilities.
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Roy Zimmerman Concert: Potluck Fundraiser 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. Optional potluck begins at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm.
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No Wall! No Emergency Powers! Stop Trump’s War Against Migrants!
Consejo Migrante Por Un Cambio, Houston United Front Against Fascism, Refuse Fascism, and other groups are organizing a demonstration against Trump's wall, his effort to exercise emergency powers, and his war on migrants on Sunday, February 17, at 2 pm. We will assemble at Hermann Square and then march to the Leland Federal Bulding at 1919 Smith St. for a spirited demonstration. Everyone who shares our opposition to Trump is invited to join us on February 17.
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Emergency Demonstration Against SWK’s Child Detention Center
On February 14, Mayor Turner announced the elimination of the most important obstacles to the opening of Southwest Key's new child detention center at 419 Emancipation Avenue. His media advisory was misleading--it did not mention that a federal judge ruled against the City of Houston two months ago on the question of which permit is required. And now the administration's previous expression of concern about sexual crimes, abuse, neglect, and hundreds of other violations at SWK facilities seems to have disappeared!
In view of its awful record, Southwest Key should not be allowed to house migrant children. The people of the most diverse city in the country have been opposing this facility since last June. And we must continue this struggle. We need to stop SWK from putting children at risk! The Free Los Niños Coalition will hold an emergency demonstration against SWK's child detention center on Monday, February 18, at 5 pm. This will be the Coalition's twelfth protest during the past eight months. The broadest possible participation is strongly encouraged.
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Town Hall Meeting to Discuss No Knock Warrants & Shooting Incident
Talento Bilingue de Houston 333 S. Jensen Drive, Houston, TX, United States"No knock warrants" endanger the lives of police officers and innocent victims!
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Black History Month Event: “Talk With Us”
Energy Institute High School 3501 Southmore Blvd., 2nd Floor "Ted Talk" Room, HoustonWhat are the origins of racism? Can a person stop being racist? How can we make talking about race easier? These are just a few of the topics to be discussed during “Talk with Us,” an event hosted by the African American Culture Club of Energy Institute High School on Wednesday, February 20th from 6:00 to 8:00PM, 3501 Southmore Blvd. (Ted Talk room), Houston, TX 77004. The event will feature a discussion led by Ms. Cherry Steinwender, co-founder and executive director of the Houston-based Center for the Healing of Racism. Ms. Steinwender’s talk will be followed by a Q & A and an Open Mic session. This free event is open to the general public.
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Dialogue: Racism
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Center for the Healing of Racism will present Dialogue: Racism, a two-day intensive workshop that educates participants about racism and facilitates the process by which they can begin to counter the effects of racism on their lives, empowering them to interrupt the cycle of racist attitudes. The workshop provides a safe, respectful and loving atmosphere for a diverse group of people to learn new information, share experiences, dispel fears and guilt, and get to know each another.
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In Their Footsteps: An American Muslim Civil Rights Journey
Bay Area UU Church 17503 El Camino Real , Houston, TX, United StatesIn Their Footsteps: An American Muslim Civil RightsJourney” follows some 30 American Muslim civil rights leaders as they journeyed through Alabama in April 2018 to learn about the history of slavery, lynching, segregation, and about present-day racial injustice.
During the journey, the Muslim leaders attended the inauguration of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery and learned from experts at the historic 16th Street Baptist Church, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Civil Rights Memorial. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion of the film and related topics.
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Climate Change & What You Can Do
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesChrist the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2019 is environmental issues and what you can do. In February, Dan Cohan, associate professor at Rice University, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, will speak on climate change. Climate change has been deemed one of the most significant environmental issues facing North America by the U.N.'s Global Environmental Outlook, the U.N.'s flagship environmental assessment.
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Climate Change & What You Can Do
Dan Cohan, associate professor at Rice University, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, will speak on climate change. Climate change has been deemed one of the most significant environmental issues facing North America by the U.N.'s Global Environmental Outlook, the U.N.'s flagship environmental assessment. Professor Cohan will educate on the latest research and reports on climate change, so that you thoroughly understand the issue. He will also explain the actions you can take to combat climate change.
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FCNL Advocacy Training
Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th, Houston, TX, United StatesChange in Washington starts with you.
Please join FCNL for an advocacy workshop:
-Influence your members of Congress and their staff through face-to-face conversations
-Drive the media coverage you want to see
-Build a strategic team in your community that lobbies as part of a powerful national advocacy network
-Join our 2019 Advocacy Team campaign to stop endless wars by urging Congress to reassert its constitutional authority. We are supporting legislation to repeal the AUMF and encourage public debate on all issues of war and peace.Free -
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Teaching Peace Literacy: A Two-Day Workshop
Dominican Center for Spirituality 6501 Almeda Rd, HoustonLearn about Peace Literacy* and why we need it to bring healing in our world of challenging and ever-changing traumas. AND learn how to TEACH Peace Literacy.
Be prepared for a hands-on learning experience for developing curriculum and activities that will provide skills for and resiliency in future peacemakers.
This is a two-day event. To get the most out of the training, please plan to attend both days. Registration covers both days and includes lunches.$40 -
Do-It-Yourself Energy Audits for Houses of Worship & Their Members
Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church & online 1900 Bering Dr., HoustonThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you learn how to conduct a DIY energy audit at your house or worship or in your home to figure out how to lower energy costs. Our speaker, Colby May, has performed professional energy audits at more than 2000 facilities, specializing in houses of worship, educational institutions & government buildings. Learn from an expert!
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Learning from the World’s Children: An Evening with President & CEO of UNICEF USA, Caryl Stern
St. Lukes United Methodist Church 3471 Westheimer Rd., HoustonSponsored by IM’s women’s initiative, IMpower, this community-wide event will feature Caryl Stern, President & CEO of UNICEF USA, one of our world's most notable organizations working toward the day when no child dies from preventable causes. The evening will also feature a special fireside chat with Caryl and Lisa Falkenberg, a Pulitzer Prize Journalist and now Houston Chronicle’s Editor of Opinion. A dessert reception will follow the lecture.
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HPJC Executive Committee Meeting
Bering Memorial United Church of Christ 1440 Harold St., Houston, TX, United StatesTaking place (usually) the first Saturday of every month, and open to the public, is HPJC’s Executive Committee meeting. However, voting only takes place at our Quarterly Board Meeting, which is also open to the public.
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Called to Conversion: Laudato Si’ & Catholic Ecological Awakening
Villa de Matel Convent 6510 Lawndale, HoustonCalled to Conversion: Laudato Si’ & Catholic Ecological Awakening, 9-12 p.m. Saturday, March 16th, Villa de Matel Convent, 6510 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX. The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, host a morning of critical reflection on one of the greatest moral challenges of our time. "TEDTalk"- style presentations and a panel of local Catholic leaders will discuss the responsibility of individual Christians and the role of the local Church to Care for our Common Home. Come early for a Labyrinth Prayer Walk at 8 a.m. Free with Spanish interpretation offered.
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Compassion Workshop with Dr. Will Tuttle
OSO yoga 1520 Rutland, HoustonAuthor of World Peace Diet and internationally acclaimed speaker, Dr. Will Tuttle will conduct a workshop on veganism and spirituality at OSO Yoga on Mar. 23rd. Optional yoga class from 9-9:50 AM, followed by workshop from 10-12 Noon. Optional lunch with Dr. Tuttle afterwards.
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2019 Unitarian Universalist Spring Music, Peace and Justice Festival
Unitarian Fellowship of Houston 1504 Wirt Road, Houston, TX, United StatesOutdoor Music, Peace and Justice Festival in a beautiful, shaded setting at the Unitarian Fellowship of Houston, with indoor space in case of bad weather. Music! Food! Information Tables! Networking! Fun!
Bring lawn chairs and picnic lunch, or food cooked by Food Not Bombs will be available on site for a donation.
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Rice VegFest
Rice University 6100 Main St., HoustonAfter a successful inaugural VegFest in 2018, the Rice Vegan Society continues on its newfound tradition of bringing communities together with their 2nd annual VegFest.
This year’s VegFest features renowned guest speakers, local businesses, education organizations, student engagement activities, festive performances, and many more activities cultivating an environment of love and knowledge.
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Fourth Annual “Dialogue on the Plantations”
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Center for the Healing of Racism presents it’s Fourth Annual “Dialogue on the Plantations”, a tour of three historic plantations in Louisiana, the weekend of March 30-31, 2019. Learn about the role of slavery in the southern plantation economy. Tour includes visits to St. Joseph Plantation (sugar cane), Laura Plantation (a Creole plantation) and the Whitney Plantation Museum, which pays homage to all slaves throughout the southern United States.
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Plastic Pollution & What You Can Do
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesChrist the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2019 is environmental issues and what you can do.In March, Hyun-Min Hwang, associate professor at Texas Southern University, Department of Environmental & Interdisciplinary Studies, will speak on plastic pollution in the oceans.
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