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SUMMARY:Teaching Peace Literacy: A Two-Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Teaching Peace Literacy\nLearn 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.\nBe prepared for a hands-on learning experience for developing curriculum and activities that will provide skills for and resiliency in future peacemakers.\nThis 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. \nLocation: \nThe Dominican Center for Spirituality \n6501 Almeda Road\, Houston\, TX 77021 \nDate and Time: \nSaturday\, March 2 Check in begins at 8:30 am. The day’s program ends at 3 PM. \nSunday\, March 3 The training reconvenes at 12:30 PM and ends at 3:30 PM. \nWorkshop Registration: \nSign up HERE    $40 registration fee is suggested\, but flexible pricing and scholarships are available to those of slim means! \nPaul K. Chappell\, our workshop leader\, is\, surprisingly\, a West Point graduate\, Iraq War veteran\, and former army captain. Along this unusual path\, he became convinced that people need to be as well trained in waging peace as soldiers are in waging war.  Chappell is the Peace Literacy Director of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and the author of six books\, most recently Soldiers of Peace. Lecturing across the country and internationally\, he also teaches college courses and workshops on Peace Literacy and Peace Leadership and leads a Peace Literacy curricular development team for k-12 and higher education. \n *Peace literacy provides a practical skill set of insights based on empathy\, conscience\, reason\, and realistic hope that inoculates us against manipulation and the seductive lies that spread hatred\, dehumanization\, and irrational fear.  Learn more at Peace Literacy.\n \nTwo days\nMarch 2\, 2019 –  9AM-3 PM  Breakfast Snacks & Lunch provided. Check-in begins at 8:30AM\nMarch 3rd 2019 12:30 – 3:30PM.  A light lunch will be provided as we reconvene.  Food is vegan/vegetarian friendly.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/paulchappell2018/
LOCATION:Dominican Center for Spirituality\, 6501 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, 77021
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Marcinkowski":MAILTO:Joe@metroretrofurniture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190226T213000
DTSTAMP:20190207T152054Z
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SUMMARY:FCNL Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Change in Washington starts with you. \nPlease join FCNL for an advocacy workshop: \n\nInfluence your members of Congress and their staff through face-to-face conversations\nDrive the media coverage you want to see\nBuild a strategic team in your community that lobbies as part of a powerful national advocacy network\nJoin 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.\n\nLearn More: fcnl. org/advocacyteams \nRegister Here! http://act.fcnl.org/event/advocacy-teams_attend/680
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/fcnl-advocacy-training/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T190000
DTSTAMP:20190204T191235Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change & What You Can Do
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Evening Conversations on Creation Continue… \nChrist 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. \nSunday\, Feb. 24\, at 6 p.m. \nIn 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. 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. Please register for this talk; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-change-what-you-can-do-tickets-53793376437 \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this talk.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-change-what-you-can-do-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T190000
DTSTAMP:20190128T011058Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change & What You Can Do
DESCRIPTION:Christ 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. 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. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this talk.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-change-what-you-can-do/
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CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T140000
DTSTAMP:20190217T041243Z
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SUMMARY:In Their Footsteps: An American Muslim Civil Rights Journey
DESCRIPTION:In 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. \nYou will hear deeply personal and emotional reflections from American Muslims — including African-American Muslims — who lived through segregation and Jim Crow laws\, and for whom the journey brought back memories from their own lives. \n\n\nDuring 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. \nhttp://bauuc.org/ \nAn optional hot lunch is available: $7 for adults\, $3 four children
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/in-their-footsteps-an-american-muslim-civil-rights-journey/
LOCATION:Bay Area UU Church\, 17503 El Camino Real \, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T163000
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SUMMARY:Dialogue: Racism
DESCRIPTION:The 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.\n\n  \nDialogue: Racism will be on two consecutive Saturdays\, February 16 & 23 from 9 AM to 4:30 PM at 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX 77004. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. Social Workers get 14 hr CEU Credits for $20 fee. Reservations required by emailing cfhr1@juno.comor calling 713-520-8226. Space is limited to the first 45 to RSVP). Free parking is available at Houston Community College lot #9 (Crawford & Holman).\nWebsite: http://www.centerhealingracism.org/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/dialogue-racism-4/2019-02-23/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-HPJC Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T200000
DTSTAMP:20190216T231833Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190216T231833Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Event:  “Talk With Us”
DESCRIPTION:What 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.\nFor more information\, contact: Anne Geyer\, anne.geyer@comcast.net
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/black-history-month-event-talk-with-us/
LOCATION:Energy Institute High School\, 3501 Southmore Blvd.\, 2nd Floor "Ted Talk" Room\, Houston\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Live Performance,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Geyer":MAILTO:anne.geyer@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190218T210000
DTSTAMP:20190217T042431Z
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SUMMARY:Town Hall Meeting to Discuss No Knock Warrants & Shooting Incident
DESCRIPTION:“No knock warrants” endanger the lives of police officers and innocent victims! \nMonday\, February 18\, 2019.\n6:00-9:00pm\nTalento Bilingue de Houston\n333 S. Jensen Drive\nHouston\, TX 77003
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/town-hall-meeting-to-discuss-no-knock-warrants-shooting-incident/
LOCATION:Talento Bilingue de Houston\, 333 S. Jensen Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Houston Coalition for Justice":MAILTO:jeff_reese@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190218T190000
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SUMMARY:Emergency Demonstration Against SWK's Child Detention Center
DESCRIPTION: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! \nIn 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.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/emergency-demonstration-against-swks-child-detention-center/
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190217T160000
DTSTAMP:20190216T225626Z
CREATED:20190216T225626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190216T225626Z
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SUMMARY:No Wall! No Emergency Powers! Stop Trump's War Against Migrants!
DESCRIPTION:Trump is the most brazenly racist U.S. president in decades. Now he is declaring a national emergency in order to use money in the executive branch for a wall on the southern border. We need to oppose Trump’s efforts to revitalize white supremacy by scapegoating migrants and other people of color. We need to fight back against Trump’s attacks on women\, LGBT communities\, religious minorities\, workers\, and democratic-minded people. And we need to stop him from exercising emergency powers in violation of the Constitution and federal law. \nConsejo 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.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/no-wall-no-emergency-powers-stop-trumps-war-against-migrants/
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190210T210000
DTSTAMP:20190203T174153Z
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SUMMARY:Roy Zimmerman Concert: Potluck Fundraiser for Peace Camp Houston
DESCRIPTION:What 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. \nHPJC is bringing Roy Zimmerman back to Houston in a benefit to raise funds for Peace Camp Houston. Plus there’s an optional pot-luck dinner/social before the concert.\n \n“ReZist” is ninety minutes of Roy Zimmerman’s hilarious\, rhyme-intensive original songs. \n“Sometimes I think satire is the most hopeful and heartfelt form of expression\,” says Roy\, “because in calling out the world’s absurdities and laughing in their face\, I’m affirming the real possibility for change.” \nRoy’s songs have been heard on HBO and Showtime.  He’s shared stages with Bill Maher\, Robin Williams\, Ellen DeGeneres\, John Oliver\, Kate Clinton and George Carlin.  He’s been profiled on NPR’s “All Things Considered\,” and he’s a featured blogger for the Huffington Post. \nHe’s funny\, he’s a great musician\, he’s an excellent performer\, and his in-person performances are outstanding.  What more could you ask for? \nThe concert starts at 7:00 pm\, and there’s also an optional pot luck dinner and social at 6:00 pm — bring some food or drink to share\, if you wish. \nVisit Roy’s web site and check out his music on YouTube for more information about him and his music. If you can’t come\, but would like to help us pay expenses so more children can attend peace camp\, go to the Peace Camp Houston donation form. \nReserve your discount seats now!\nWe’re asking for a contribution of $20 at the door\, or $15 in advance\, but if that’s too much for you\, please let us know. \n\nIf you’d like to purchase tickets with a check\, make it payable to “Houston Peace and Justice Center”\, and indicate “Roy Zimmerman” on the memo line. Please also send us your email so we can add to our updates list! Mail it to HPJC\, PO Box 66234\, Houston TX 77266-6234. Mail early so that we’ll receive the checks at least 2 days before the event.\nBetter still\, reserve/purchase your tickets online\n\nWe’ll also collect additional donations just for this summer’s Peace Camp Houston\, for those who can give more.  We hope to add more weeks of peace camp\, at different locations\, and provide subsidies for more children of lower income families – it all depends on how much funds we can raise. Please give generously!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/roy-zimmerman-concert-potluck-fundraiser-for-peace-camp-houston/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship of Houston\, 1504 Wirt Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Peace Education for Children & Families,Presentation or Lecture,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T140000
DTSTAMP:20190113T195934Z
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SUMMARY:“Toxic Tour” of Houston
DESCRIPTION:Rothko Chapel Presents\, Offsite Program: “Toxic Tour” of Houston with t.e.j.a.s.\n9:15am – Meet at 1409 Sul Ross (Chapel Annex) for light breakfast and to board the bus\n10am-2pm – Tour (bring your own lunch)\nTicketed event\, $20 fee to offset transportation costs. Space is limited. \nJuan 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. \nPlease meet at 1409 Sul Ross (Chapel Annex) at 9:15am for light breakfast and to board the bus. The bus is equipped with restrooms and wifi. Bring your lunch with you to eat on the bus\, as the tour will continue through lunchtime. Please wear comfortable apparel and closed toed shoes for walking and muddy terrain\, as we will stop and explore some areas on foot.  \nt.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. \nThis program precedes the Rothko Chapel 2019 Symposium “Toward a Better Future: Transforming the Climate Crisis” taking place February 28 through March 2 in partnership with the University of St. Thomas. To learn more about topics and presenters included in the symposium\, click here. \nAbout t.e.j.a.s.:\nTexas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (t.e.j.a.s.) is dedicated to providing community members with the tools necessary to create sustainable\, environmentally healthy communities by educating individuals on health concerns and implications arising from environmental pollution\, empowering individuals with an understanding of applicable environmental laws and regulations and promoting their enforcement\, and offering community building skills and resources for effective community action and greater public participation. Our goal is to promote environmental protection through education\, policy development\, community awareness\, and legal action. Our guiding principle is that everyone\, regardless of race or income\, is entitled to live in a clean environment. \nFor more information and to register\, visit http://rothkochapel.org/experience/events/register/1577
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/toxic-tour-of-houston/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T180000
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SUMMARY:Third Coast Regional Conference Citizens' Climate Lobby
DESCRIPTION: The Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will host its sixth annual Third Coast Regional\nConference for its Texas\, Louisiana\, and Mississippi volunteers on February 9\, 2019\,\nin Houston\,Texas.  With the theme “Uniting for Climate Solutions\,” the conference is\nopen to anyone who wants to move our country towards solving climate change.\n\n  This Conference follows a major breakthrough for CCL with the introduction of the\nEnergy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act in late 2018.The bill was the result of\nyears of work by CCL volunteers across the country and stands as the first national\n\,bipartisan-cosponsored carbon pricing bill in nearly a decade.\nConference attendees will explore strategies for transforming political divisions into\nsolidarity\, be trained in how to engage Congress effectively\,and receive expert\ninstruction about carbon reduction solutions and the impacts of climate change on\nthe Gulf Coast’s economy.\n\n  Featured speakers include Sam Daley-Harris\, author of “Reclaiming Our Democracy:\nHealing the Break Between People and Government” and Mark Reynolds\, Executive\nDirector of Citizens’ Climate Lobby\, as well as other energy and carbon pricing leaders.\nAttendees receive a bonus invitation to a screening of The Human Element the Friday\nevening before the conference\, which is being presented in partnership with EarthxFilm.\nAcclaimed photographer James Balog\,who is featured in the film\,will provide a Q&A after\nthe film.\n\nCitizens’ Climate Lobby is a non-profit\,non-partisan advocacy organization focused on\na national\, legislative solution to climate change. We work across the political spectrum\nto find common ground on climate change solutions.\n\nReservations can be made at https://2019cclthirdcoast.eventbrite.com.\n\nReservations for the just Friday night screening can made at\nhttps://2019humanelement.eventbrite.com\n\nFor further information\,visit https://citizensclimatelobby.org/\nUniversity of Houston Map: https://www.uh.edu/maps/index.php\n\n  \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/third-coast-regional-conference-citizens-climate-lobby/
LOCATION:Student Center South\, University of Houston\, 4455 University Drive\, Houston\, 77204
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Adams":MAILTO:susan.adams@citizensclimatelobby.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190208T210000
DTSTAMP:20190112T173945Z
CREATED:20190112T173858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T173945Z
UID:10000593-1549652400-1549659600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Black History Month: “Letter from a Birmingham Jail"
DESCRIPTION:In 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. \nWebsite: http://www.centerhealingracism.org/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/black-history-month-letter-from-a-birmingham-jail/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
GEO:29.7370629;-95.3734364
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street Houston TX 77004 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3412 Crawford Street:geo:-95.3734364,29.7370629
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190205T190000
DTSTAMP:20190126T150232Z
CREATED:20190126T150232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190126T150232Z
UID:10000596-1549391400-1549393200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Transition Houston Meeting: Climate Change: It's warming\, It's Us\, We're Sure\, It's Bad\, We can fix it!
DESCRIPTION:Climate Change: It’s warming\, It’s Us\, We’re Sure\, It’s Bad\, We can fix it!\nWe hope you’ll join us for our first Transition Houston meeting of the New Year! \nOur 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 report which draws a direct connection between the warming atmosphere and the resulting changes that affect Americans’ lives\, communities\, and livelihoods\, now and in the future. \nClimate shapes where and how we live and the environment around us and the Houston Climate Movement is leading the way for local action! Texas\, and Houston in particular\, face unique risks and challenges due to the impacts of climate change\, from flooding to heat to droughts and more. We hope you’ll be a part of the journey to address these issues. \nSocializing starts at 6:30pm and the meeting begins at 7:00pm at the Haven’s Center\, 1827 W Alabama St\, Houston\, TX 77098. \nAbout Our Speaker\nDr. Kremer obtained his PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City Utah and his BS in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin. He was a visiting fellow at the Nuclear Physics Institute in Amsterdam Netherlands where identified radioactive sulfur containing molecules produced in particle accelerators.  In post doctoral studies at Yale University he studied reaction products of high energy Tritium atoms with hydrocarbons.  His 38 year industrial career involved many aspects of the chemical and energy industries.  As Senior Technology Advisor at Baker Hughes\, he was involved in many areas including handling of hydrocarbons form hydraulic fracturing operations\, processing various feed stocks in refineries including biomass based feed stocks\, carbon capture and storage\, and reducing hazards handling hydrogen sulfide.  He worked on evaluating new technologies\, particularly from small stat up companies. \nFor many years he led the sessions on Desalting at the National AIChE conventions.  He was a Director of the Fuels and Petrochemicals section of AIChE.  He last spoke at an AIChE conference at the Spring Meeting in New Orleans in 2014. Since retiring\, he has been an advisor to companies in energy area and working on sustainability. He has over 50 publications and 19 issued US patents. \nAbout Citizens Climate Lobby\nThe Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) has been working hard to educate and lobby on behalf of climate change and thanks to hard work and support over many years\, bipartisan legislation is currently before the Congress! The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2018 introduced in Congress by two Republicans and three Democrats. This historic bipartisan bill would enact carbon fee and dividend into law when passed.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/transition-houston-meeting-climate-change-its-warming-its-us-were-sure-its-bad-we-can-fix-it/
LOCATION:Haven’s Center\, 1827 W Alabama St\, Houston\, TX\, 77098\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Transition Houston":MAILTO:info@transitionhouston.org
GEO:29.738397;-95.40577
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Haven’s Center 1827 W Alabama St Houston TX 77098 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1827 W Alabama St:geo:-95.40577,29.738397
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190203T160000
DTSTAMP:20190109T221611Z
CREATED:20190109T221611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T221611Z
UID:10000592-1549202400-1549209600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Justice Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public; \nJustice Advocacy Workshop \nSunday\, Feb.  3\, 2 – 4 p.m. \n  The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\,  \n\na Houston affiliate of \nthe Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy\, \ninvites you to learn to effectively raise your voice for \nthe voiceless at a Justice Advocacy Workshop.  \nThe workshop is taught by experts from TX Impact\, \nan Austin-based interfaith justice advocacy organization\, \nand will highlight eco-justice issues likely to be presented \nin the Texas legislature this session.\n\n  The Justice Advocacy Workshop is free\, and will take place \nat Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church in Houston\, \nas well as online\, via a simultaneous web meeting. \nPlease register for this event;\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/justice-advocacy-workshop-tickets-54362289070\n\n  The training will be recorded\, so if you can’t make it\, you \ncan still get a copy of the training recording to review later. \nEmerson UU is located at 1900 Bering Dr. in Houston\,\nphone: 713-782-8250.\n\n  For more information\, please contact \nLisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/justice-advocacy-workshop/
LOCATION:Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church & online\, 1900 Bering Dr.\, Houston\, 77057
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
GEO:29.7469205;-95.4805255
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church & online 1900 Bering Dr. Houston 77057;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 Bering Dr.:geo:-95.4805255,29.7469205
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190202T150000
DTSTAMP:20190113T201658Z
CREATED:20180203T020445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190113T201658Z
UID:10000345-1549112400-1549119600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:HPJC Quarterly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please 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!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hpjc-quarterly-board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Bering Memorial United Church of Christ\, 1440 Harold St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:HPJC Meeting
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GEO:29.7416822;-95.3971046
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bering Memorial United Church of Christ 1440 Harold St. Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1440 Harold St.:geo:-95.3971046,29.7416822
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190131T210000
DTSTAMP:20181213T165639Z
CREATED:20181213T165517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T165639Z
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SUMMARY:Wild & Scenic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join 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! \n  \nA 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. \n  \nWe will show a different selection of films each night which cover a variety of issues. It is our hope to use the festival to increase community understanding of the connection we share with the planet and our roles as stewards of the environment in which we live. We will also show a local environmental film each night to highlight the work of CEC’s member organizations\, and inspire our residents and visitors to make a difference in the environment and quality of life. \n  \nDiscounts are available for groups of 10 or more\, students\, and volunteers. Please contact info@cechouston.org for more information. \n  \nAre you interested in getting connected with Houston’s environmental community?  The CEC is your environmental network! Become a member today. \n  \nInterested in becoming a sponsor? Contact rachel@cechouston.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Thank you for your support of the CEC. \n  \nProceeds from the event will be used to support CEC programs.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/wild-scenic-film-festival/2019-01-31/
LOCATION:River Oaks Theatre\, 2009 West Gray\, Houston\, 77019
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Citizens' Environmental Coalition":MAILTO:rachel@cechouston.org
GEO:29.7528498;-95.4091175
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=River Oaks Theatre 2009 West Gray Houston 77019;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2009 West Gray:geo:-95.4091175,29.7528498
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190127T190000
DTSTAMP:20181231T161734Z
CREATED:20181231T161734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181231T161734Z
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity Loss & What You Can Do
DESCRIPTION:Christ 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. \nIn 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. Professor Crawford will educate on the importance of biodiversity as well as the latest findings on biodiversity loss\, so that you can understand the issue. She will also explain the actions you can take to preserve biodiversity. Please register for this talk. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this talk.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/biodiversity-loss-what-you-can-do/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190121T120000
DTSTAMP:20181120T135933Z
CREATED:20181120T135933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181120T135933Z
UID:10000556-1548064800-1548072000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:MLK Grande Parade
DESCRIPTION:25th Annual MLK Grande Parade-Houston\nIt Takes A Village\nCelebrating! 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. \nDate: \nTime: 10:00 AM\nCheck-In Time: 8:00 AM\nCheck-In Point: Near Houston Community College Central Campus\nParade Route: Parade originates in Mid-Town @ San Jacinto St & Elgin Street N/B On San Jacinto To Webster St\nLength of Parade Route: 1.0 Mi\nDuration of Parade: 2.0 Hrs
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/mlk-grande-parade/
LOCATION:San Jacinto & Elgin St.\, San Jacinto & Elgin St.\, Houston
CATEGORIES:March
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190121T170000
DTSTAMP:20190109T221851Z
CREATED:20181207T202912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T221851Z
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SUMMARY:Black Heritage Society MLK Parade
DESCRIPTION:The 41st Annual “Original” MLK\, Jr. Parade Celebration\nMonday\, January 21st\, 2019\nMcKinney Street and Smith Street – Downtown Houston adjacent to City Hall \n\nABOUT BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY \nThe Black Heritage Society\, Inc. is a self-help\, non-profit organization chartered by the State of Texas. In summer of 1975\, one man’s concern for the well-being and betterment of the entire human race led to the establishment of the organization.  In January 1978\, Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s father\, Martin Luther “Daddy” King\, Sr. addressed the Houston community and commissioned Mr. Ovide Duncantell and BHS to continue its endeavor in the aspirations of Dr. King’s dream.\n\nThe organization aims to inspire\, teach\, and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. during the weekend of the federal holiday occurring on the third Monday of each January with a commemorative parade and celebratory festive community activities throughout the weekend.\n\nWith a long history of fighting for equal justice and social accommodations for the rights of all\, the organization the organization subscribes to Activism\, Advocacy\, and Action on behalf of the underprivileged\, undeserved\, and those seeking justice and equality. The Black Heritage Society maintains an official IPM license from The King Center in Atlanta\, GA. 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/black-heritage-society-mlk-parade/
LOCATION:Houston City Hall\, 901 Bagby Street\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:March
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Heritage Society":MAILTO:projectmanager@blackheritagesociety.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190119T120000
DTSTAMP:20190113T215925Z
CREATED:20181221T142400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190113T215925Z
UID:10000574-1547884800-1547899200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Houston Women March On - 2019
DESCRIPTION:Houston Women’s March is now Houston Women March On\nON SATURDAY\, JANUARY 19\, 2019\, WE MARCH FOR JUSTICE\n8:00 – 9:45 AM\nGATHER AT THE CISTERN/WATERWORKS TO MEET ORGANIZATIONS WORKING FOR JUSTICE.\nWE’LL ALSO HAVE T-SHIRTS\, FOOD TRUCKS\, MUSIC\, SPEAKERS AND PORT-A-POTTIES.\n10:00 AM\nMARCH BEGINS\nAPPROX. 10:40 AM\nRALLY AT CITY HALL\n12:0O NOON\nMARCH AND RALLY CONCLUDE\n12:30 PM\nJOIN US AT AXELRAD FOR THE AFTER PARTY AND A FUNDRAISER FOR WOMEN’S PAY EQUITY.\nIn 2018\, we worked together to bring an unprecedented wave of voters and candidates to the midterm elections. In 2019 we’re doubling down on the call for justice in our world with the 2019 Houston Women March For Justice Saturday\, January 19\, 2019. \nWhat does justice look like for you? We’re inviting organizations working for justice regarding violence\, ethnicity\, gender\, the criminal justice system\, age\, health\, education\, socio-economic and wage gap\, housing\, immigration\, environmental\, representational democracy (anti-gerrymandering!)\, and more. During the 2019 Houston Women March For Justice\, you’ll have the opportunity to join thousands of people to take actions for justice\, and to learn how help people and organizations in our region. \n  \nStarts at the Houston Cistern and ends at Houston City Hall. For more info\, keep an eye on https://www.houstonwomensmarch.org
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2019-houston-womens-march/
LOCATION:Houston City Hall\, 901 Bagby Street\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:March
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_3706.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Women March On":MAILTO:volunteer@houstonwomensmarch.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190116T200000
DTSTAMP:20181205T140321Z
CREATED:20181205T140321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T140321Z
UID:10000563-1547661600-1547668800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Art Behind Walls: January Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Prison Arts Project and Talento Bilingue de Houston will be hosting a FREE reception for our January exhibit of Art Behind Walls: Art by Youth in Juvenile Facilities. \nPlease join us in celebrating these talented youths and their journey in art January 16th 6-8 pm for a special reception. \nThe Exhibit will be on display @Talento De Billingue de Houston 333 S. Jensen Dr. Houston\, TX January 3-January 31\, 2019 \nChildren’s Prison Arts Project was founded in 1993 by Birgit “Gypsy” Walker and has been serving the Houston area for 25+ years.\n(CPAP) is a non-profit arts education organization whose mission is to introduce juvenile offenders in correctional facilities and shelters to an innovative educational theater and visual arts forum where they can express their thoughts and visions in constructive ways.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/art-behind-walls-january-reception/
LOCATION:Talento Bilingue de Houston\, 333 S. Jensen Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Prison Arts Project":MAILTO:childrensprisonart@sbcglobal.net
GEO:29.753611;-95.3442408
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Talento Bilingue de Houston 333 S. Jensen Drive Houston TX 77003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=333 S. Jensen Drive:geo:-95.3442408,29.753611
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190113T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190113T170000
DTSTAMP:20190109T220514Z
CREATED:20190109T220514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T220514Z
UID:10000577-1547389800-1547398800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Screening of "Nefarious: Merchant of Souls"
DESCRIPTION:This documentary exposes the disturbing trends in modern day sex slavery.  With footage shot in over nineteen different countries\, it tells stories through the eyes of both the enslaved and their traffickers.  A q&a  on Human Trafficking will follow the screening.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/screening-of-nefarious-merchant-of-souls/
LOCATION:Dominican Center for Spirituality\, 6501 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, 77021
CATEGORIES:Film
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190106T160000
DTSTAMP:20181207T202004Z
CREATED:20181207T202004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T202004Z
UID:10000566-1546783200-1546790400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:IENoH 2019 Kick-Off Event
DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to their 2019 Kick-Off Event at First Congregational Church. We will hear from faith leaders of a variety of faiths on the ethics of eating. There will be a presentation on the top ten actions houses of worship can take now to preserve the earth. We will recap activities from 2018\, and discuss plans for 2019. You’ll get an opportunity to provide your input into 2019 planning via a survey. And\, we ask those who can do so to bring some snacks to share for our break-out sessions\, during which we’ll get to know each other better. We’ll provide beverages to accompany the snacks. People of all faiths are encouraged to attend\, as are representatives of local environmental non-profits that would like to work with people of faith on environmental issues. Please join us! First Congregational Church is located at 10840 Beinhorn Rd. Register for the event here. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com or more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/ienoh-2019-kick-off-event/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Houston\, 10840 Beinhorn Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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GEO:29.7778865;-95.5044784
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road Houston TX 77024 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10840 Beinhorn Road:geo:-95.5044784,29.7778865
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181230T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181230T200000
DTSTAMP:20181223T193626Z
CREATED:20181221T045542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181223T193626Z
UID:10000573-1546192800-1546200000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Wiping the Tears of 7 Generations
DESCRIPTION:December 30th\, 6pm\,  “Wiping The Tears of 7 Generations\,” \nAn hour long documentary about the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre and historical trauma and multi-generational grief that impacted 7 generations of the 1890 Wounded Knee massacre descendants and the Wounded Knee community. The film at this event will be to commemorate the anniversary of the Massacre at Wounded Knee December 29th\, 1890 on the Pine Ridge reservation of the Lakota Sioux in South Dakota.\n\n\nFidel Moreno\, 28 year award winning ethno-graphic documentary filmmaker and border justice activist\, was the co-director and associate producer for this documentary\, produced in 1991 and will be present to lead the discussion and also share his experiences for the last 6 months in Phoenix\, Aho and Tucson\, AZ  in regards to undocumented immigrants\, human rights and border justice issues to raise public awareness\, encourage civic engagement and to raise some funds for travel to return to Tucson\, Ajo\, and Phoenix\, AZ as well as El Paso\, TX. \n\n\n\nFidel will be visiting detention camps and safe houses for undocumented immigrants crossing the U.S. & Mexico Border and delivering collected supplies of water\, food and children’s clothing. \nThere will be art for sale that has been donated by artists\, William Song\, John Benson and Ryan White to support his sacred activism and possible documentary on Border Issues and Justice related to undocumented immigrants and their families and children.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/wiping-the-tears-of-7-generations/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Corl":MAILTO:rscorl@gmail.com
GEO:29.809315;-95.423516
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1318 W. 26th:geo:-95.423516,29.809315
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181223T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181223T180000
DTSTAMP:20181119T211007Z
CREATED:20181119T211007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T211007Z
UID:10000555-1545580800-1545588000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Christmas at the Jail 6
DESCRIPTION:Separation from a parent at Christmas time is difficult on any child but for the poor and innocent child\, separated by a two inch plate of glass\, it may be hardest of all. These blameless young enter a world of jailers and bars\, cold and frightening\, in a futile grasp at normalcy during perhaps the single most important family time of the year. \nThe emotional scars they experience and which may last a lifetime are ministered at Harris County Adult Detention Center by Santa Claus and several dozen elves who await these precious children as they walk out of the building. It is at this point that a miracle often occurs which can immediately be seen on the faces of these little ones. In the midst of the Fat Jolly Gentleman and piles of presents you can see their shaken faith in life return and a light of rekindled joy flicker in their eyes. \nJoin End Mass Incarceration Houston in association with Houston Peace and Justice Center and Bering United Methodist Church as we are blessed by the Angels at 1200 Baker Street in downtown Houston on Sunday December 23rd from 4 pm to 6 pm. \nToys may be dropped off during business hours at Bering United Methodist Church\, 1440 Harold Street Houston. Financial donations may be sent to www.HPJC.org or sent snail mail to Houston Peace and Justice Center\, PO Box 66234\, Houston\, TX 77006 and please make notation that donation is for the Christmas event. \nFor more information call Michael Allen at 281-714-8278
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/christmas-at-the-jail-6/
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181216T180000
DTSTAMP:20181210T223117Z
CREATED:20181210T223117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T223117Z
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SUMMARY:ImperialSUGARLand95 Candlelight Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of the 95 enslaved prisoners whose bodies were discovered in Sugar Land this spring. We stand in solidarity with all the African-American men and women who were trapped in the horrific system of convict leasing here in Sugar Land and across the Southern United States. We will gather at 5 and light our candles at 5:30. \nBring family and friends. We hope to light at least 95 candles to represent each of the 95 individuals and raise awareness of this tragic chapter of our shared history.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/imperialsugarland95-candlelight-vigil/
LOCATION:Sugar Land Town Square\, 2711 Plaza Drive\, Sugar Land\, 77479
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Convict Leasing and Labor Project":MAILTO:convictllp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181216T160000
DTSTAMP:20181205T134013Z
CREATED:20181205T133722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T134013Z
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SUMMARY:Decolonize Houston: Community Meal and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:La Raza for Liberation and Houston DSA Racial Justice Working Group invite you to participate in a free community meal and open discussion on decolonizing.  \nJust a few of the topics: \nWhat does decolonization mean and how do we apply it to our organizing?  \nWhy we need to acknowledge Nature and how important it is to recognize whose land we are standing on.  \nIdentifying the disastrous role that the CAFO’s/Factory Farming industry plays in oppressing people\, animals and Nature.  \nDecolonizing beauty/unraveling western standards on weight.  \nSpeaker lineup: \n-KR from La Raza for Liberation:  Human/Animal/Environmental Justice  \n -Yvette Arellando from T.E.J.A.S.: Environmental racism/classism and frontline community organizing              \n -Jerry Monroe Maynard from Campaign Nonviolence: American Imperialism with focus on Central America                                        \n-Post Modern Sleaze: Navajo Visual Artiste \nMini workshops: \n-Making Seedbombs! This is hands on engagement so be prepared to get dirty. This is a child friendly activity!  \n-Accomplices NOT Allies!  \nVendors:  \nPor Vida Tienda \nAnd last but certainly not least we will be holding a raffle with a bunch of badass stuff(so bring your dough/taking Venmo too) to help raise funds for the Trans Caravana! Check back to this event page to see some of the awesome stuff we’ll have up for grabs. \nAlso\, if you have an organization or local business that you think might be a good fit for the event\, please message this page and we’ll let you know if we have space for you to table or set up a booth. \nFor more info please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1149857798495903/?ti=icl
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/decolonize-houston-community-meal-and-discussion/
LOCATION:texas gulf coast area labor federation\, 2506 Sutherland\, Houston\, 77023
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Houston DSA":MAILTO:info@houstondsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181215T120000
DTSTAMP:20181208T212316Z
CREATED:20181208T212228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181208T212316Z
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SUMMARY:Love Knows No Borders - Houston
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the American Friends Service Committee\, we have deep concern surrounding the treatment of families that are seeking asylum in the United States.  We are seeking others with similar concerns to participate in the Love Knows No Borders week of action.  We are focused on bringing attention to this pressing issue through love and nonviolence.  Together\, we are calling on the U.S. to end the detention and deportation of immigrants\, respect the human right to migrate\, and end the militarization of the border. \n  \nFor more info please go to https://migrantjustice.afsc.org/events/love-knows-no-borders-houston
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/love-knows-no-borders-houston/
LOCATION:Houston City Hall\, 901 Bagby Street\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nell Warnes":MAILTO:nellwarnes@yahoo.com
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