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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181028T180000
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SUMMARY:Scripture & Science: What’s the Connection?
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series. In October\, Lisa Brenskelle\, head of the church’s Creation Care Team\, will speak. Lisa has spent decades working in creation care ministry. She also holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering and works in research & development. In this talk\, Lisa will examine questions such as: Is there conflict or connection between scripture & science? If there is connection\, what connection exists? Given a connection\, can knowledge of science deepen faith? 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/scripture-science-whats-the-connection-2/
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:20181028T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181028T200000
DTSTAMP:20181012T194030Z
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SUMMARY:The Dialogue Project: Dinner Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:Bridging the Gap \nJoin this dialogue to discuss the generation gap\, how it influences our perspectives on religion\, faith & culture\, and how changes from one era to the next impact our future. \nhttps://www.imgh.org/event-calendar/dinner-dialogues-from-generation-to-generation-bridging-the-gap/ for more information or to register.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-dialogue-project-dinner-dialogues/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, 1601 Sunset Blvd.\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T170000
DTSTAMP:20181014T232806Z
CREATED:20181014T232734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181014T232806Z
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SUMMARY:Join Us for the 2nd Annual Repair Cafe! Recycle/Reuse/Repair Your Stuff!
DESCRIPTION:A Repair Cafe celebrates fixing through a fun\, collaborative\, hands-on\, fix-n-learn\, community event. People bring us their broken items for assessment\, disassembly and repair. Bring your toolkit and join us to have fun and learn while helping others troubleshoot and fix their broken stuff! Volunteers assess\, take apart\, and hopefully — REPAIR. \nTransition Houston is partnering with TX/RX Labs\, Houston Public Libraries\, the City of Houston Green Building Resource Center\, Houston Complete Communities\, Citizens’ Environmental Coalition\, Texas Campaign for the Environment\, and the Houston Peace and Justice Center in this effort!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/repair-cafe-recycle-reuse-repair-your-stuff/
LOCATION:TXRX Labs\, 6501 Navigation Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T170000
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SUMMARY:Join Us for the 2nd Annual Repair Cafe! Recycle/Reuse/Repair Your Stuff!
DESCRIPTION:We’re Hosting Houston’s 2nd Annual Repair Café and We Need You!\nSaturday\, October 27th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm\nTX/RX Labs @ 205 Roberts Street\, 77003\nSign Up to Participate!\nRecycle/Reuse/Repair Your Stuff!\nOnline at: https://repaircafehouston.eventbrite.com\nor contact Steve Stelzer at 832.394.9050.\nA Repair Cafe celebrates fixing through a fun\, collaborative\, hands-on\, fix-n-learn\, community event. People bring us their broken items for assessment\, disassembly and repair. Bring your toolkit and join us to have fun and learn while helping others troubleshoot and fix their broken stuff! Volunteers assess\, take apart\, and hopefully — REPAIR. \nDo you have an item in need of repair?\nWe invite you to bring in a broken item and meet local people who have offered to share their skills to help you make repairs. If you have nothing to repair\, you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Or you can lend a hand with someone else’s repair job. You can also get inspired at the reading table\, by leafing through books on repairs and DIY. \nAcceptable Items to Bring (1 item per person please)\nBicycles\, Clothing (mending\, no alterations)\, Small Appliances\, and Tools/Knives for Sharpening \nCan you volunteer to help with repair or the event?\nCalling all handywomen\, handymen\, handy kids\, handy teens and families\, tinkerers\, and sewers! Volunteer to have fun and learn through helping others troubleshoot and fix their broken stuff. Volunteers are also needed on the day of the event as guides and to assist with general coordination. \nWhy a Repair Cafe?\nOur society revolves around consumption. Personal consumption of durable goods add up to 8% of GDP\, and non-durable goods add up to 15%\, totaling about $4 trillion dollars annually in the USA! The more we buy\, the more we throw away\, often during the first year! And… most people no longer know how to repair things. For more information\, visit www.transitionhouston.org. \nThe Fixer’s Manifesto\n\nIf it’s broken\, fit it!\nGive your stuff a longer life\nEnjoy hands-on\, fix-n-learn\, community based discovery\nNurture curiosity\, share ideas and skills\nFixing is good for us and good for the planet\nDisposability is a choice\nMake fixing a way of life!\n\nOur Sponsors
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/join-us-for-the-2nd-annual-repair-cafe-recycle-reuse-repair-your-stuff/
LOCATION:TXRX Labs\, 6501 Navigation Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T130000
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SUMMARY:Harvest Gathering/Creation Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to the 2018 Harvest Gathering/Creation Fall Festival on Saturday\, Oct. 27. This free event has fun & educational environmental activities for all ages. Adults can attend lectures by experts addressing the latest science on major environmental issues & what action you can take. Kids can enjoy planting in our pollinator garden\, games\, fun educational activities\, and decorating a pumpkin to take home. Exhibits by local environmental nonprofits will offer more opportunities to learn and engage.  Lectures times are 10 a.m. – Climate Change\, 11 a.m. – Pollution & Noon – Biodiversity Loss. Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at the corner of Rice Blvd. and Greenbriar in Houston. Parking is available for $2 at the Rice University lot across the street from the church. Metro bus stops for lines 27 & 41 are nearby. Bike parking is available in the church lot. Please register for this event. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/harvest-gathering-creation-fall-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T130000
DTSTAMP:20180929T213848Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Gathering/Creation Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to the 2018 Harvest Gathering/Creation Fall Festival on Saturday\, Oct. 27. This free event has fun & educational environmental activities for all ages. Adults can attend lectures by experts addressing the latest science on major environmental issues & what action you can take. Kids can enjoy planting in our pollinator garden\, games\, fun educational activities\, and decorating a pumpkin to take home. Exhibits by local environmental nonprofits will offer more opportunities to learn and engage.  Lectures times are 10 a.m. – Climate Change\, 11 a.m. – Pollution & Noon – Biodiversity Loss. Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at the corner of Rice Blvd. and Greenbriar in Houston. Parking is available for $2 at the Rice University lot across the street from the church. Metro bus stops for lines 27 & 41 are nearby. Bike parking is available in the church lot. Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/harvest-gathering-creation-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Blvd.\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Peace Education for Children & Families,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181022T210000
DTSTAMP:20181019T144347Z
CREATED:20181017T161632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T144347Z
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SUMMARY:Demonstration against Trump policies: Racism\, Sexism\, etc...
DESCRIPTION:The most brazenly racist\, sexist\, anti-working class and authoritarian president in recent decades will be at a Ted Cruz rally at the Toyota Center on Monday\, October 22nd. A spirited demonstration against Trump will begin at 6 pm. Please plan to join other Houstonians in giving him the welcome he so richly deserves. This action is being called by Familias Inmigrantes y Estudiantes en la Lucha (FIEL)\, Houston Socialist Movement\, MORENA Houston-Southwest\, Refuse Fascism\, Socialist Alternative\, Young Communist League\, and other organizations (list in formation).
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/demonstration-against-trump/
LOCATION:Toyota Center\, 1510 Polk St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181014T200000
DTSTAMP:20180728T130957Z
CREATED:20180728T130957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180728T130957Z
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SUMMARY:1000 Walk for Peace & Lights for Peace
DESCRIPTION:1000 Lights For Peace will take place on Sunday\, October 14\, 2018 from 5 PM to 8 PM at the Miller Outdoor theatre
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/1000-walk-for-peace-lights-for-peace/
LOCATION:Miller Outdoor Theater\, 6000 Hermann Park Dr\,  Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahatma Gandhi Library":MAILTO:akothari@abkcpa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181014T160000
DTSTAMP:20181009T015217Z
CREATED:20181009T015217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181009T015217Z
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SUMMARY:Health Care and Workplace Issues
DESCRIPTION:Need more incentive to stand up for better treatment in the workplace and worker’s rights on a wide range of issues?  How about the dismal state of affairs in worker treatment and protections being a major contributing factor to poor health\, including public health and safety\, and higher health care costs.  Discuss how chronic\, costly and often serious health conditions (ie: heart disease\, diabetes\, etc)\, as well as injuries (esp. auto accidents and workplace related) are exacerbated and made more common as a result of lack of worker protections\, lack of paid sick and maternity leave\, overwork and poor work/life balance and hostile work environments.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/health-care-and-workplace-issues/
LOCATION:Boomtown Coffee Downtown\, 300 S. Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Health Care For All Texas":MAILTO:brianrr27@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181014T153000
DTSTAMP:20180917T135934Z
CREATED:20180917T135934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T135934Z
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SUMMARY:Green Events for Houses of Worship
DESCRIPTION:Green Events for Houses of Worship \nSunday\, Oct. 14\, 2 p.m. \nLive Oaks Friends Meeting House & online \nThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, a Houston affiliate of the Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy\, invites you to an educational talk on going green for events at houses of worship. Lisa Brenskelle\, who has organized a number of green events for her church/Christian denomination\, will address her tips & tricks to do so. This talk will cover events of all sizes\, from small events for one faith community\, to large events for national meetings. Food\, waste\, transportation/travel\, materials\, housing\, energy use\, equipment & more will be included. Learn how to go green for your next event at your house of worship! This talk will be offered in person\, at Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, located at 1320 W. 26th St. in Houston\, as well as simultaneously online\, via web meeting. For more information about this talk\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.  Please register for this event; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-events-for-houses-of-worship-tickets-49316159962?aff=eac2
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/green-events-for-houses-of-worship/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House & online\, 1320 W 26th St\, Houston\, 77008
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T220000
DTSTAMP:20180825T195909Z
CREATED:20180825T195909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180825T195909Z
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SUMMARY:Harvey Anniversary Dinner and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:What a year it has been for West Street Recovery. We started with bikes and boats and now have five staff members who rebuild homes\, help residents navigate a complex and incredibly difficult recovery\, connect families to large rebuild aid groups \, and advocate for policies that promote an equitable recovery and create lasting benefit for people of Houston. Our advocacy has gotten us invited to the Texas State Senate to testify on the FEMA Preps program\, sent families to DC to testify\, and brought the BBC\, PBS\, and 60 Minutes to Northeast Houston. \nPlease join us to celebrate our first birthday as an organization with a lovely evening at Finca Tres Robles in 2nd Ward. The night will include a farm tour\, dinner including local meat\, produce and locally brewed beverages\, and stories from the West Street team and some of the people we have worked with. It’s has been an honor to grow in relationships with families in Northeast Houston\, grassroots groups\, and all of the people and organizations who have supported us along the way. Come out and meet our staff and members\, hear what we have been up to and donate to keep this work going! \nCan’t make the event? Donate online here! \nThis is a fundraiser\, so bring your checkbooks friends!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/harvey-anniversary-dinner-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Finca Tres Robles\, 257 N. Greenwood \, Houston\, TX\, 77011
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Street Recovery":MAILTO:connect@weststreetrecovery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181011T163000
DTSTAMP:20180911T142441Z
CREATED:20180911T142441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T142441Z
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SUMMARY:The Jerusalem Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Jerusalem Conference is a one-day conference on Thursday\, October 11 that brings together scholars\, ecumenical theologians\, and peace-doers around the topic of:\nJerusalem: What makes for Peace? \n\n\n\nThe recent move of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem has changed the conversation. Historic commitments to Jerusalem as a city for two people of three faiths are being threatened\, along with the hope for peace. While the importance of the city for Jews is not questioned\, its significance for Christians and Muslims\, and particularly Christians is overlooked. For people of faith and for those concerned with peace in the Middle East\, an inclusive Jerusalem is a must. So\, what do we need to understand about the current political realities in Jerusalem\, the implications of theological frameworks of the city\, and current US and foreign policy? \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinally\, what steps can we\, as faith leaders take together and in our own networks to advance peace in this region? \nIn addition to responding to this urgent moment\, The Jerusalem Conference is\, in part\, a follow up from the 2016 Atlanta Summit at the Carter Center hosted by President Carter\, which brought together key representatives from 26 denominations as well as numerous faith-based organizations working towards a just peace in Israel/Palestine. This one day conference offers a timely exploration of Jerusalem as key to peace in the Middle East. Together\, we will identify concrete steps and goals towards advancing the vision of an inclusive\, diverse\, and equitable Jerusalem
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-jerusalem-conference/
LOCATION:University Hilton Hotel\, University of Houston\, 4350 University Drive\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bright Stars of Bethlehem":MAILTO:http://brightstarsbethlehem.org/contact/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181007T170000
DTSTAMP:20180410T135447Z
CREATED:20180410T135240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T135447Z
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SUMMARY:Camp Congress for Girls Houston Fall 2018
DESCRIPTION:Camp Congress for Girls Houston Fall 2018 is a leadership program that introduces girls ages 9 to 15 to politics. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives\, the US Senate or for the presidency. She will create her own campaign with a platform\, campaign slogan\, campaign finance plan\, campaign marketing materials and a political ad for YouTube. All campers will register to vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to Congress and sworn in\, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill\, debate the merits of the bill\, lobby fellow legislators\, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our Ms. President. Girl Scouts participating in Camp Congress for Girls Houston will earn a Citizen Legacy Badge for participation. All participants will receive Certificate of Completion.\n\nThe camp day runs from 8am to 5pm. The camp fee includes all program materials\, snacks\, lunch and a GIP logo t-shirt. No refunds will be given for camp registration fees unless the organizer cancels or reschedules the session. The camp general registration fee is $160\, the Girl Scout registration fee is $160\, the military family registration fee is $140 and the group registration rate for 5 or more tickets is $140 per ticket. For additional information contact us at +1 (202) 660-1457 ext 2\,via email at info@girlsinpolitics.org or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.org.\n\nWatch the Girls in Politics Initiative™ on MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry Show. “Camp empowers young girls to run for office” http://www.nbcnews.com/video/mhp/52698319\n\nWatch the Girls in Politics Initiative™ on RTL Nieuws New York. “Bestemming Witte Huis (afl. 25): Vrouwen aan de macht” https://youtu.be/YDxjMrAievo
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/camp-congress-for-girls-houston-fall-2018/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Houston Medical Center\, 7702 South Main Street\, Houston\, 77030
CATEGORIES:Peace Education for Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Girls in Politics":MAILTO:info@girlsinpolitics.org
GEO:29.6966181;-95.4136319
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181006T140000
DTSTAMP:20180904T001649Z
CREATED:20180904T001030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T001649Z
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SUMMARY:Peaceful Planet Foundation Wellness Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Day Retreat focused on educating the community on plant based nutrition and mindfulness. The event will feature yoga classes featuring different styles of yoga\, introduction to different types of meditation and nutrition talks which discuss the benefits of plant based nutrition. Plant based lunch is included in the price of attending the retreat. The retreat will also feature cooking demonstrations on preparing plant based meals.  \nRegister online: https://peacefulplanetfoundation.org/yearlyretreat/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/peaceful-planet-foundation-wellness-retreat/
LOCATION:The Council on Recovery\, 303 Jackson Hill St #1\,\, Houston\, 77007
CATEGORIES:Peace Education for Children & Families
ORGANIZER;CN="Peaceful Planet Foundation":MAILTO:mc@peacefulplanetfoundation.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181025
DTSTAMP:20180914T211113Z
CREATED:20180914T211113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T211113Z
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SUMMARY:IENOH  Eco-Challenge
DESCRIPTION:IENOH  Eco-Challenge \n\n\nOct. 3 – Oct. 24\, 2018 \nThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to join their team for this year’s Eco-Challenge. This online event offers you the opportunity to care for our common home\, the earth\, by taking on a challenge in: waste\, food\, health\, transportation\, energy\, community\, nature\, water\, simplicity\, or a custom challenge of your own.  Create a new eco-habit over the course of the 3 weeks of the challenge.  Join the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston team at www.ecochallenge.org!  For more information on the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/ienoh-eco-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T190000
DTSTAMP:20180903T235133Z
CREATED:20180903T235133Z
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SUMMARY:China’s National Sword Policy & It’s Impacts on Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 is Stewardship. In September\, we welcome Jordan Fengel\, Executive Director of STAR (State of Texas Alliance for Recycling).  For nearly 50 years\, recycling has been a staple practice throughout many American communities. A recent policy change by the Chinese government in 2017\, enacted in 2018\, banning many recyclable materials from being imported\, has created a conundrum in the recycling industry. The US has relied on China to process our mixed plastic and mixed paper recyclables for the last 20+ years. With China set to eliminate all imports of recyclable materials by 2020\, Jordan will discuss what STAR is doing to turn the tide. He will explain how STAR sees this crisis more as a fantastic opportunity to build American processing and manufacturing markets that have been long needed. These markets will manage and create the products we use on a daily basis locally and regionally\, creating Texas jobs and providing economic growth.   Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com\, and you will receive an invitation to the web meeting.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/chinas-national-sword-policy-its-impacts-on-recycling/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T173000
DTSTAMP:20180726T012656Z
CREATED:20180726T012236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180726T012656Z
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SUMMARY:Kick-off of Mahatma Gandhi Sesquicentennial Yearlong Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Mahatma Gandhi\, apostle of peace and non-violence\, demonstrated to the world the effectiveness of non-violent means for bringing about profound social changes and lasting peace. \nMahatma Gandhi Library is pleased to announce the Kick-off event of the yearlong celebration of Gandhi Sesquicentennial (150th birthday) which falls on October 2\, 2019!  Please see the details below: \n  \nDate:     Sunday\, September 30\, 2018\nTime:     2:30 PM to 5:30 PM\nPlace     Asia Society of Texas\, 1370 Southmore Blvd\, Houston\, TX 77004\nProgram\n2:30 PM to 3:30 PM        Screening of two episodes of documentary A Force More Powerful\n3:30 PM to 4:30 PM        Panel discussion.  Panel will include film’s director Steve York and producer Miriam Zimmerman\n4:30 PM to 5:30 PM        Reception \n  \nTickets to the event are for only $ 5 per ticket \nPlease follow the directions below to buy your tickets. \nInstructions to purchase tickets: \n\nVisit https://asiasociety.org/texas/events/celebrating-gandhis-legacy-nonviolence\nClick on Buy Tickets https://asiasocietytx.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0F1Y00000upHJnUAM\nChoose the number of tickets in the non-member section (unless they are a member of Asia Society)\nClick on Add to Cart\nEnter the discount code GANDHI (lowercase or uppercase) and click apply -> click checkout and enter the card information to process the tickets.\n\n  \nPlease visit www.gandhi150.us to learn about other events which have been planned.  You are invited to submit your event for Gandhi Sesquicentennial by clicking on “JOIN HERE” button on the website. \nPlease feel free to circulate this press release to your family’friends and other distribution lists you may have. \nFor more information please be sure to contact; \n  \nAtul B Kothari\nTrustee – Mahatma Gandhi Library\nwww.gandhilibrary.org\n713-785-3900 – Work\n713-962-0952 – Mobile\n4526 Bermuda Drive\nSugar Land\, TX 77479
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/kick-off-of-mahatma-gandhi-sesquicentennial-yearlong-celebration/
LOCATION:Asia Society of Houston\, 1370 Southmore Blvd.\, Houston\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Video Showing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mahatma Gandhi Library":MAILTO:akothari@abkcpa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T110000
DTSTAMP:20180903T235316Z
CREATED:20180903T235228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180903T235316Z
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SUMMARY:Scripture & Science: What’s the Connection?
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to attend an Adult Forum that addresses scripture and science.  Lisa Brenskelle & Elmer Ledesma\, leaders of the Creation Care Team at Christ the King\, will consider:  Is there conflict or connection between scripture & science?  If there is connection\, what connection exists?  If a connection exists\, then scientific understanding matters for people of faith –  but\, how can they distinguish good science from “fake news”?  Join us for this insightful Adult Forum! 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/scripture-science-whats-the-connection/
LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Blvd.\, Houston\, 77005
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:20180929T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180929T210000
DTSTAMP:20180822T132818Z
CREATED:20180822T132818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180822T132818Z
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SUMMARY:John Kerry
DESCRIPTION:John Kerry will appear at The Progressive Forum September 29. All attendees will receive a free copy of his memoir\, Every Day Is Extra. Kerry was a decorated Vietnam War veteran but returned disillusioned and became a leader of the anti-Vietnam War veterans movement which led him into public life. He is a former five-term U.S. Senator\, Democratic presidential candidate\, and the 68th Secretary of State.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/john-kerry/
LOCATION:Congregation Emanu El\, 1500 Sunset Blvd\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Progressive Forum":MAILTO:info@ProgressiveForumHouston.org
GEO:29.7235192;-95.3984949
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180929T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180929T230000
DTSTAMP:20180925T211841Z
CREATED:20180925T211841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T211841Z
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SUMMARY:Migrant Children in Crisis - National Public Witness Event at the Border
DESCRIPTION:Join people of good conscience\, physicians and faith leaders bringing visibility to the human rights violations of the 134\,000 children detained in 2017 by immigration (we have already exceeded this number for 2018). Come as a volunteer in a caravan of cars filled with relief supplies\, including bottled water (no sparkling or flavored)\, easy open and individual sized fruit\, peanut butter\, veggies\, protein snacks\, cereals\, crackers\, natural juices\, bags of dry rice\, canned beans/soup\, and blankets. We are heading to Ursula CBP detention facility in McAllen\, Texas to bear witness to a system that has for too long ignored the basic needs of migrant children in immigration detention. It took 12 years to secure the Flores settlement\, which continues to be actively litigated to protect the human rights of these children. But\, with all eyes on family separation and the dehumanization and deprivations of just 3\,000 children\, we have a historic opportunity to demand expedient change for 134\,000 others annually.  We have a FREE bus to fill\, donated by a very generous nonprofit partner.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/migrant-children-in-crisis-national-public-witness-event-at-the-border/
LOCATION:Ursula Detention Center\, 3700 W Ursula Ave\,\, McAllen\, 78503
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,March
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dona Kim Murphey":MAILTO:dunkindona@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180928T210000
DTSTAMP:20180925T211958Z
CREATED:20180925T211958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T211958Z
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SUMMARY:Migrant Children in Crisis - Dehumanization and Deprivation in Immigration Detention
DESCRIPTION:This is an interactive community event that begins with a conversation between physicians and faith leaders. The conversation will focus on the dehumanization and deprivations of children in immigration detention\, that compounds the trauma from the conditions from which they flee and the harrowing journey towards the specter of freedom that follows. People of good conscience gathered in the audience will break into groups for discussion about the issues and to explore ways to take action. This event is FREE. Light bites will be provided. Spanish language translation services supported by Antena Houston.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/migrant-children-in-crisis-dehumanization-and-deprivation-in-immigration-detention/
LOCATION:Willow Meadows Baptist Church\, 4300 W Bellfort Blvd\, Houston\, 77035
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dona Kim Murphey":MAILTO:dunkindona@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180928T210000
DTSTAMP:20180831T200136Z
CREATED:20180810T200945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180831T200136Z
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SUMMARY:Triumph of the Human Spirit: Works from Houston's Refugee and Immigrant Artists
DESCRIPTION:This event will feature artwork from local refugee and immigrant artists at the YMCA’s third annual art show and auction. \nProceeds from the sale of all artwork will be shared equally between the artists and YMCA International Services\, where the funds will be used to support programming. \nThe event will be held on Friday\, September 28 from 6-9 pm on the St. John’s School Campus.\n2401 Claremont Lane\, Houston\, TX 77019. \n  \nFor more information or to purchase tickets\, please go to:\nhttps://www.ymcahouston.org/triumph-human-spirit \n  \nABOUT YMCA INTERNATIONAL SERVICES\nYMCA International Services is a unique part of YMCA of Greater Houston and provides support to refugee\, immigrant and other vulnerable populations. All of our programs are designed to help advance economic independence\, social integration and civic participation.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/triumph-of-the-human-spirit-works-from-houstons-refugee-and-immigrant-artists/
LOCATION:St. John’s School Campus\, 2401 Claremont Lane\, Houston\, 77019
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T200000
DTSTAMP:20180915T030456Z
CREATED:20180915T030456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180915T030456Z
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SUMMARY:The Green Book: African-American Travel in the Jim Crow Era
DESCRIPTION:Under Jim Crow segregation laws\, African-Americans were often met with discrimination and intimidation as they traveled across the United States. Victor Green\, a black postal worker in New York\, published the first Negro Motorist Green Book in 1936 as a guide to businesses that would serve African-American travelers; over the next 28 years\, the annual publication helped scores of motorists find hotels\, tourist homes\, restaurants\, barber shops\, beauty parlors\, service stations and taverns across the country. \nGreen wrote that the Green Book would not be necessary “when we as a race will have equal opportunities and privileges.” He died in 1960 and the last edition of the guide was published in 1966. By that time\, the development of the national highway system had decreased the chances of discrimination against African-American motorists. The passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act made the Green Book and similar publications obsolete\, just as Green had predicted. \nHoustonians Toya and Reuben Levi organized the Green Book Project to document African-Americans’ experiences traveling across the U.S. under Jim Crow through photos\, interviews and documentation of existing sites listed in the Green Book. The Levis will discuss the history and legacy of the Green Book\, as well as some of the Houston locations listed in the guide through the years\, in this illustrated lecture. \nDoors will open at 6 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday\, September 25\, at the historic DeLuxe Theater\, 3303 Lyons Avenue. Free parking is available in the lot behind the theater as well as on the street. \nAdmission is free and open to the public; seating is limited. RSVP by Friday\, September 21. \n\n\nThis event is part of the Bart Truxillo Program Series\, which honors the memory of pioneer preservationist and Preservation Houston co-founder Bart Truxillo. The Bart Truxillo Program Series is made possible by the generous contributions of Preservation Houston’s members and friends.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-green-book-african-american-travel-in-the-jim-crow-era/
LOCATION:The DeLuxe Theater\, 3303 Lyons Avenue\, Houston\, 77020
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Preservation Houston":MAILTO:contact@preservationhouston.org
GEO:29.7760605;-95.3366626
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T163000
DTSTAMP:20180923T221208Z
CREATED:20180923T221208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180923T221208Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Resilience\, Civil Society and Disruptive Change
DESCRIPTION:Hosted By the Green Building Resource Center \nTuesday\, September 25th\, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM \n1002 Washington Avenue\, Houston\, Texas 77002 \nPresented by the University of Texas – Arlington’s Zero Waste Network in cooperation with the US Environmental Protection Agency\, Earth Day ATX\, Public Citizen\, GBRC and A Nurtured World. \nWhat if disasters were our biggest opportunity to rebuild society in a sustainable and equitable way? The latest models for the Texas coast predict changes that will affect our lives\, and the way we plan for the future. This workshop will focus on the opportunities to engage powerfully in one of the most important issues of our time. We will also explore the unique disruptive opportunities for change. For over a decade the Zero Waste Network has been training individuals and organizations save money\, protect the environment\, and improve resilience and preparedness in the face of an uncertain future. Working in partnership with state agencies\, the federal government\, universities and non-profits we helped develop a series of trainings to help individuals: 1) Identify the key environmental issues that affect them; 2) Reduce their impact; 3) Save money; 4) Improve quality of life. \nAttendees report significant savings and environmental improvements: \nLearn how your spending and environmental impacts are connected\, so you can save money. Develop strategies to build your personal resilience and preparedness for the future. Participants report saving an average of $2\,700 per year and up to $20\,000 per year. The average participant drops their electricity use by 15% and 5 tons of carbon dioxide each year. \nTopics Covered at the Training: \n\nClimate Change Effects for Central Texas Region – Learn how the climate is expected to change and what it means to you\, as well as how local governments are planning for changes in rainfall\, heat and extreme weather events.\nPlanning for Resilience – How the region is planning for changes in rainfall\, heat\, and extreme weather events. Learn decisions you can make today to plan for the future.\nHear the lived experiences of people impacted by extreme weather events\nExplore the question: What if disasters were our biggest opportunities for building better communities? Utilizing disruptive market techniques to promote sustainable\, equitable and profitable solutions for the community.\nYour choices and the Environment – Discover which actions you take that have the biggest environmental impact\, and how small changes can make a big difference for you\, and the environment.\nSaving Money\, Protecting the Environment – Proven techniques to reduce your monthly bills by reducing your use of electricity\, gasoline\, water and disposal of waste.\nProsperity and Environment – What is important to you and how does your interaction with the environment help or hinder you from living the life you want.\n\nThe latest models for the Austin climate predict changes that will affect our lives\, and the way we plan for the future. This workshop will focus on the affects\, and help you plan ahead.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-resilience-civil-society-and-disruptive-change/
LOCATION:Green Building Resource Center\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
GEO:29.752554;-95.3704009
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180924T210000
DTSTAMP:20180923T221048Z
CREATED:20180923T221048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180923T221048Z
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SUMMARY:No Nuclear Waste in Our Community!
DESCRIPTION:PROTECT TEXAS FROM RADIOACTIVE WASTE TOUR – PLEASE JOIN US! \nTexas is at risk. Communities across the state are coming together\, concerned about an issue that will affect our communities\, our future generations\, and the wonderful state we call home. We are concerned about high-level nuclear reactor waste that could come through our communities and be dumped on Texas for decades to come. \nDeadly radioactive waste could come through our cities and rural lands\, headed to two proposed sites. The Consolidated Interim Storage project of Waste Control Specialists (WCS) and ORANO seeks to store 40\,000 tons of high-level radioactive waste in Andrews\, Texas. Holtec proposes a similar high-level radioactive waste storage project for 173\,000 tons of spent fuel just a short distance from Texas\, across the New Mexico border. \nEach rail car would carry as much plutonium as was in the bomb dropped on Nagasaki. The capacity of these sites would allow for more than all nuclear the nuclear reactor waste that has been produced in the entire country\, plus all that will likely be produced in the future and it would require over 20 years to get it all here. \nImporting high-level radioactive waste to either site\, waste that will remain dangerous for millennia\, puts our children and future generations at risk from transport accidents and potential contamination. If these projects go forward\, Houstonians are at risk for exposure to radioactive nuclear waste. \nThe public comment period ends October 19th. Learn more and discuss options for action at a community meeting\, Monday\, September 24th at 7 pm at True Love Missionary Baptist Church\, 4029 Falls Street\, Houston TX 77026. \nWe won’t allow our community to be contaminated with this waste – will you join us? Everyone is invited. Light refreshments will be available.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/no-nuclear-waste-in-our-community/
LOCATION:True Love Baptist Church\, 4029 Falls St\, Houston\, 77026
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180924T200000
DTSTAMP:20180923T222203Z
CREATED:20180923T222203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180923T222203Z
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SUMMARY:EcoSocialist Neighborhood Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Carnegie Neighborhood Library                      1050 Quitman St.                                               Houston\, TX \nFor months we’ve discussed a variety of campaigns that our working group could potentially take on and at last month’s meeting we finally decided that our focus should be on targeting a source of carcinogens being emitted by a local company.  \nAgenda: \n-Strategizing new campaign \n-Immokalee Farmworkers and Fair Food Program national week of actions in Oct\, need to organize our Wendy’s Boycott dates  \nWatch ~Immokalee: a story of slavery and freedom~ (24 mins) \n-Jemez Principles of Democratic Organizing \n-Open forum
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/ecosocialist-neighborhood-meeting/
LOCATION:carnegie neighborhood library\, 1050 Quitman\, Houston\, 77009
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180923T190000
DTSTAMP:20180801T190118Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180801T190118Z
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SUMMARY:Arjun Singh Sethi - AMERICAN HATE: SURVIVORS SPEAK OUT
DESCRIPTION:START:\n\nSunday\, September 23\, 2018 – 5:00pm\n\n\n\nLOCATION:\n\n\n\n2421 Bissonnet St\n\nHouston\, TX 77005\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA moving and timely collection of testimonials from people impacted by hate before and after the 2016 presidential election  \nIn American Hate: Survivors Speak Out\, Arjun Singh Sethi\, a community activist and civil rights lawyer\, chronicles the stories of individuals affected by hate. In a series of powerful\, unfiltered testimonials\, survivors tell their stories in their own words and describe how the bigoted rhetoric and policies of the Trump administration have intensified bullying\, discrimination\, and even violence toward them and their communities. \nWe hear from the family of Khalid Jabara\, who was murdered in Tulsa\, Oklahoma\, in August 2016 by a man who had previously harassed and threatened them because they were Arab American. Sethi brings us the story of Jeanette Vizguerra\, an undocumented mother of four who took sanctuary in a Denver church in February 2017 because she feared deportation under Trump’s cruel immigration enforcement regime. Sethi interviews Taylor Dumpson\, a young black woman who was elected student body president at American University only to find nooses hanging across campus on her first day in office. We hear from many more people impacted by the Trump administration\, including Native\, black\, Arab\, Latinx\, South Asian\, Southeast Asian\, Muslim\, Jewish\, Sikh\, undocumented\, refugee\, transgender\, queer\, and people with disabilities. \nA necessary book for these times\, American Hate explores this tragic moment in U.S. history by empowering survivors whose voices white supremacists and right-wing populist movements have tried to silence. It also provides ideas and practices for resistance that all of us can take to combat hate both now and in the future. \n\nArjun Singh Sethi is a community activist\, civil rights lawyer\, writer\, and law professor based in Washington\, DC. He works closely with Muslim\, Arab\, South Asian\, and Sikh communities and advocates for racial justice\, equity\, and social change at both the local and the national levels. His writing has appeared in CNN Opinion\, The Guardian\, Politico magazine\, USA Today\, and the Washington Post\, and he is featured regularly on national radio and television. He holds faculty appointments at Georgetown University Law Center and Vanderbilt University Law School\, and presently co-chairs the American Bar Association’s National Committee on Homeland Security\, Terrorism\, and Treatment of Enemy Combatants.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/arjun-singh-sethi-american-hate-survivors-speak-out/
LOCATION:Brazos Bookstore\,  2421 Bissonnet Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:START:\n\nSunday September 23 2018 – 5:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2421 Bissonnet St\n\nHouston TX 77005\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA moving and timely collection of testimonials from people impacted by hate before and after the 2016 presidential election  \nIn American Hate: Survivors Speak Out Arjun Singh Sethi a community activist and civil rights lawyer chronicles the stories of individuals affected by hate. In a series of powerful unfiltered testimonials survivors tell their stories in their own words and describe how the bigoted rhetoric and policies of the Trump administration have intensified bullying discrimination and even violence toward them and their communities. \nWe hear from the family of Khalid Jabara who was murdered in Tulsa Oklahoma in August 2016 by a man who had previously harassed and threatened them because they were Arab American. Sethi brings us the story of Jeanette Vizguerra an undocumented mother of four who took sanctuary in a Denver church in February 2017 because she feared deportation under Trump’s cruel immigration enforcement regime. Sethi interviews Taylor Dumpson a young black woman who was elected student body president at American University only to find nooses hanging across campus on her first day in office. We hear from many more people impacted by the Trump administration including Native black Arab Latinx South Asian Southeast Asian Muslim Jewish Sikh undocumented refugee transgender queer and people with disabilities. \nA necessary book for these times American Hate explores this tragic moment in U.S. history by empowering survivors whose voices white supremacists and right-wing populist movements have tried to silence. It also provides ideas and practices for resistance that all of us can take to combat hate both now and in the future. \n\nArjun Singh Sethi is a community activist civil rights lawyer writer and law professor based in Washington DC. He works closely with Muslim Arab South Asian and Sikh communities and advocates for racial justice equity and social change at both the local and the national levels. His writing has appeared in CNN Opinion The Guardian Politico magazine USA Today and the Washington Post and he is featured regularly on national radio and television. He holds faculty appointments at Georgetown University Law Center and Vanderbilt University Law School and presently co-chairs the American Bar Association’s National Committee on Homeland Security Terrorism and Treatment of Enemy Combatants.;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2421 Bissonnet Street:geo:-95.4159635,29.7252314
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180923T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180923T123000
DTSTAMP:20180908T120304Z
CREATED:20180825T202436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180908T120304Z
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SUMMARY:Voter Registration Events
DESCRIPTION:Voter Registration at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church \nSundays\, Sept. 9 & Sept. 16\, 9:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. \n  \nIf you are not registered to vote\, or if you have moved & need to update your registration\, you can do so at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston on Sept. 9 & 16. To check if you are registered\, and at what address\, see https://www.hctax.net/Voter/Search. Bring your TX driver’s license\, or state-issued i.d. to register. Or\, if you don’t have these forms of identification\, you can register using the last 4 digits of your social security number. Get ready to vote in September! Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 2353 Rice Blvd. Metro buses 41 and 27 stop nearby. For more information\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/voter-registration-events/2018-09-23/
LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Blvd.\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Non-HPJC Meeting
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SUMMARY:Benefit Concert for Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:The Climate Action Team of First Unitarian Universalist Church will host Traveler in a concert on Saturday\, September 22\, 7:30pm at the Church at 5200 Fannin.  Proceeds will be donated to Clinic Access and the Malala Fund\, both of which combat climate change by helping to stabilize the population.  Traveler is a well-known three member group of local folk/rock/blues singer songwriters.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/benefit-concert-for-climate-change/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Church\, 5200 Fannin St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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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\n \n  \nDialogue: Racism will be on two consecutive Saturdays\, September 22 & 29 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. Reservations required by emailing cfhr1@juno.com or 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). Website: http://www.centerhealingracism.org/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/dialogue-racism-3/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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