PeaceCon 2024: Get Your Tickets Today!Tickets for PeaceCon 2024 – Status Quo No More: Building Peace in the Time of Rising Violent Conflict are now available, and for a limited time, we are offering an "Early Bird" discount! PeaceCon 2024 will operate in both virtual and in-person formats, meaning that participants may choose to attend digitally […]
The Houston Peace & Justice Center is excited to announce the Peacemaker Awardees who we will recognize at our annual Peacemaker Awards Ceremony on Nov. 10, and encourage you to make your reservations soon for this event - which is also the primary fundraiser for the year, for all of HPJC's activities. Photo credit for […]
Join other members of HPJC to learn and share ways we can make HPJC more effective this year in supporting all peace and justice issues. A light breakfast will be served. Please RSVP by Thursday, Jan 9 so we have enough food! RSVP to Sophia Moreau 832-326-6149 or sofymoreau212@gmail.com
Join us for a timely conversation of the adverse health impacts of war and the US military-industrial complex. Keynote speaker David Vine will share a historical narrative of the relationship between the US economy and military imperialism, including the ways this history has impacted our community health, followed by a panel discussion with a doctor, […]
Local neighborhood celebration of the good works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Location: 3144 Meridian Pkwy Arcola, TX 77583 (Just west off HWY 288 South)
Due to permit issues, we will have a peaceful protest/sit-in and the People's Peaceful Protest is changing venues from Discovery Green to City Hall. We will meet at City Hall at 1PM Jan. 18. Lawn chairs and small coolers will be allowed. Please leave glass containers at home. No mace, pocket knives, guns, multi-tools or […]
HPJC is proud to be marching in the Original Martin Luther King Jr Day Parade hosted by the Black Heritage Society in Downtown Houston. If you would like to march with us, please contact Sophia Moreau at 832 326 6149 or sofymoreau212@gmail.com for details on when and where to meet. We have limited spots in […]
On January 20th, people from cities and towns across the country will come together in a nationwide mobilization opposing Trump’s ultra-right, billionaire agenda. It will be a National Day of Action to demand a future that centers the needs of the people over the interest of the wealthy elite. There will be actions in all […]
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has scheduled the execution of Steven Nelson. Join the Death Row Angels and other activists outside the Walls Unit in Huntsville on the corner of Ave. I and 12th Street for the vigil/protest and let TDCJ, Gov. Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton and all of Texas know we […]
Sunrise Movement Houston Hub and the Economic Justice Working Group of HPJC invites you to our Discord Server for Movie Night! Saturday, February 8, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm "Storming Caesar's Palace" chronicles the life of Ruby Duncan, an activist who fights the welfare system and becomes a White House advisor. A real-life superhero, […]
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has scheduled the execution of Richard Tabler. Join the Death Row Angels and other activists outside the Walls Unit in Huntsville on the corner of Ave. I and 12th Street for the vigil/protest and let TDCJ, Gov. Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton and all of Texas know we […]
Our first HPJC Board meeting for 2025 will be held over Zoom. The Zoom Invitation and Agenda will be sent by email to all board members no later than Feb 8th.
Join Texas Organizing Project Members in unity with the community in a lively, joyful atmosphere, as we celebrate Black History Month in acknowledgement of our ancestors. There will be live performances and a pop-up market with local vendors. CONTACT CHRIS JENKINS 5830A VAN FLEET STREET, HOUSTON TX 77033
The TCADP 2025 Annual conference: Becoming a Catalysts for Change will feature a keynote address by State Representative Joe Moody and a panel discussion with David Martin Davies, Beech Stolhandske McNeel and Michelle Pitcher. Presentation of Awards will be given to the Friends meeting of Austin, Shirl A. P. Solomon, Rev. Brian Wharton, and Gretchen […]
Join Live Oak Friends in welcoming singer songwriter Tom Neilson to Houston to share his witty yet right on social commentary in support of building a movement toward creating a world that works for all of us.
Sunrise Houston is an organization dedicated to building a movement of young people across race and class; stopping the climate crisis and creating millions of good jobs in the process. We will […]
Susan Abulhawa's very short presentation, 18 minutes at the Oxford Student Union, is an important video. We watch and discuss in detail. Please come with an open and inquisitive mind. […]
The Atlantic Life Community (ALC) is organizing a protest in New York City during the 3rd Meeting of the States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. […]
The March for Future Generations is a multi-generational initiative uniting individuals concerned about the environmental legacy being left for children, grandchildren and beyond. On Saturday March 9 from 12-6pm join us for a family friendly day at Discovery Green Park (Lindsey Waterside Landing). THEN on Monday March 10, join us for the March For Future […]
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has scheduled the execution of David Wood. Join the Death Row Angels and other activists outside the Walls Unit in Huntsville on the […]
Please join the Center for Healing Racism in a facilitated discussion of internalized sexism on Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6:30 PM 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX 77004. Parking in HCC Lot 9 (Holman@Crawford/Almeda). This event is free and open to the public with donations appreciated. Registration required at https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/womens-history-month-looking-at-internalized-sexism/
A day of music and fellowship with local bands, food, belly dancers. Bring Children, coolers, pets on leases, lawn chairs, frisbees and any pastime you please. Arts & Crafts. Hand […]
Calling people of all faiths, or no faith at all, to care for our common home in a beach clean-up in Surfside! We will remove trash polluting a shoreline at Surfside Beach, helping to protect and restore our beautiful Gulf. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels, so bring the whole […]
Villa Albertine’s signature evening of arts and culture marathon, “Night of Ideas” will take place from March 27 through April 6 across 20 US cities. The event invites thought leaders, activists, performers, authors, and academics to engage the public in late-night discussions addressing major global issues. This year’s unifying theme is “Common Ground," prompting participants to consider how we can commit […]
In our hyper-polarized political environment, with upheavals beginning again that will impact conservation efforts nationwide, how can those of us who care about nature find messages and actions that will bridge the divide? Especially from the voice of the faith community? Jeff Sargent of the Native Prairies Association of Texas will share his perspectives from […]
Who: Activists and Non-Profit Organizations who use the tools of nonviolence to advocate for justice in all areas of our community in order to bring about a more peaceful world […]
Who: Activists and Non-Profit Organizations who use the tools of nonviolence to advocate for justice in all areas of our community in order to bring about a more peaceful world […]
You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change. But, how do we focus our efforts, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late? The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions, pointing to which climate actions governments, businesses, investors, […]
Drawing on interviews with veteran activists like Civil Rights leader Bernard Lafayette, scientists like behaviorist Frans de Waal and neuroscientist Marco Iacoboni, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, political scientist Erica Chenoweth, futurist […]
