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SUMMARY:“Dialogue on the Plantations”
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Healing of Racism presents it’s third annual “Dialogue on the Plantations”\, a tour of three historic plantations in Louisiana\, the weekend of May 5-6\, 2018.  Learn about the role of slavery in the southern plantation economy.  Tour includes visits to St. Joseph Plantation (sugar cane)\, Laura Plantation (a Creole plantation) the the Whitney Plantation Museum\, which pays homage to all slaves throughout the southern United States.  Price: $275 per person\, includes transportation\, tour admission\, lodging (based on double occupancy)\, Saturday dinner\, Sunday continental breakfast and snacks along the way.  $100 down payment to hold seat\, final payment due April 2\, 2018.  To reserve your seat\, call (713) 520-8226 or Email: cfhr1@juno.com.  Mail checks to Center for the Healing of Racism\, P.O. Box 27327\, Houston\, TX 77007.  Restroom equipped motor coach departs on Saturday\, May 5 at 6:30 AM\, HCC Parking Lot 9. Returns Sunday\, May 6 at 7:00 PM.\n\nhttp://www.centerhealingracism.org/ \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/dialogue-on-the-plantations/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180503T190000
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SUMMARY:Breaking the Siege of Gaza w/Ann Wright
DESCRIPTION:Details\nWhat: Breaking the Siege of Gaza: 2018 Gaza Flotilla Fundraiser\nWhen: May 3rd\, 2018\nWhere: Arab American Cultural & Community Center\nRefreshments and Entertainment: TBA\n===============================================\nJoin us to learn about Gaza’s increasingly deteriorating conditions and hear how a broad coalition of activists\, academics\, veterans\, and Palestine solidarity organizers plan to break the siege in this summer’s upcoming Gaza Freedom Flotilla and to draw attention to the inhumane conditions Israeli Occupation and blockades imposes on Palestinians. \nSpeaker: Col. Ann Wright\, Veterans For Peace\nTentative Special Guest Via Video Chat: Palestinian youth from Gaza\, who has lived his whole life under Israeli siege \nAnn Wright is a Retired US Army Colonel and former US Diplomat who resigned from the State Department in ’03 in opposition to the invasion/war of Iraq. A deeply committed peace & justice activist\, she has sailed on three of the more than two dozen Gaza Freedom Flotillas-including the most recent “2016 Women’s Boat to Gaza” carrying Humanitarian aid & construction materials to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza. Ann will present an update on the deterioration of Gaza\, efforts to challenge Israel’s occupation of the West Bank\, and give info on how people can support the movement to break the siege. \nAll proceeds will go directly to the upcoming 2018 Gaza Freedom Flotilla.\n===============================================\nCosponsors:\nCampaign Nonviolence Houston\nVeterans For Peace\nThe Council on American-Islamic Relations Texas\nPalestinian American Cultural Center\nCODEPINK: Women For Peace\nSponsorships available by request at cnvhouston1@gmail.com
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/breaking-the-siege-of-gaza-w-ann-wright/
LOCATION:Arab American Cultural and Community Center\, 10555 Stancliff Rd\, Houston\, 77099
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Maynard":MAILTO:cnvhouston1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180502T200000
DTSTAMP:20180418T011550Z
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SUMMARY:Amnesty Houston’s "Take Action" Event
DESCRIPTION: Please attend\nFree and open to the public;\n\n \nAmnesty International Houston’s\n“Take Action” Event\n\n \n\nFirst Wednesday\, May 2nd\n7:00 to 8:00 PM\nin the upstairs Central Market Community Room\n(3815 Westheimer 77027\, 713-386-1700)\n\n \nhttps://www.google.com/maps?q=3815+Westheimer\,+Houston\,+77027&entry=gmail&source=g\n \n\n\n Learn how *you* can make a difference\nlocally and globally !\n \n\nYou can also find us on\nFacebook \, Twitter\, or email us;\n \nmail@amnestyhouston.org \n\n\nPeace\, Salaam\, Shalom\, Juli Kring\nJuli3@aol.com\n\n \n \n “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”\n~Mahatma Gandhi
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/amnesty-houstons-take-action-event/
LOCATION:Central Market Community Room\, 3815 Westheimer\, Houston\, 77027
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Juli Kring":MAILTO:juli3@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180502T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180502T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Non-Violence Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:The HPJC non-violence discussion group attempts to meet every month. \nThis month\, we will be meeting at Lucy\, a great Ethiopian restaurant! Come prepared to eat and talk (or listen). \nEveryone is invited\, please just email Brenda at brendapadillapsyd@gmail.com to let us know you’ll be joining us.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/monthly-non-violence-discussion-group-2/
LOCATION:Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge\, 6800 Southwest Fwy.\, Houston\, 77074
CATEGORIES:HPJC Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace &amp%3B Justice Center":MAILTO:info@hpjc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180501T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180501T210000
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SUMMARY:Transition Houston Meeting: Complete Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our upcoming Transition Houston meeting!\n\n\nSocializing starts at 6:30pm and the meeting begins at 7:00pm at the Haven’s Center\, 1827 W Alabama St\, Houston\, TX 77098.\n\n\n \n\n\nAt this month’s meeting\, Misty Staunton\, the Team Lead for Houston’s Second Ward\, will be presenting Complete Communities which is about improving neighborhoods so that all of Houston’s residents and business owners can have access to quality services and amenities while ensuring existing residents can stay in homes that remain affordable.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe draft tables of goals\, projects\, and partners include seeding new parks\, improve and expand existing parks\, create housing for all focused on affordable housing\, new senior housing and expanding home ownership. More details about the initiative are available using this link. \n\n\n \n\n\nThe Complete Communities Planning Process is designed to create an Action Plan that will guide how communities and their partners will reach their goals. This collaborative community-driven method will achieve consensus on a vision and goals\, identify projects and strategies\, set priorities\, engage partners\, create benchmarks to measure success over time and adopt the Action Plan. The final step is to implement the goals that completes the community’s vision.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe hope to see you there! Bring a friend!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/transition-houston-meeting-complete-communities/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180501T200000
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SUMMARY:International Workers Day Rally
DESCRIPTION:An International Workers Day Rally will be held on Tuesday\, May 1\, 6-8 pm\, at Guadalupe Plaza\, 2311 Runnels St.\,  Houston. Please plan to join us in celebrating this holiday for workers of all nationalities. We will commemorate the past struggles and achievements of the working class\, address the dangers faced by workers and oppressed people today\, and call for revolutionary social change. \n\nStop the Exploitation and Oppression of Workers! Workers’ Struggles Have No Borders! Stop Racist Police Murders! Black and Brown Lives Matter! Stop ICE Raids and Deportations! Defend the DREAMERS! Defend the Muslim Community! Fight for Women’s Equality! Defend LGBTQ Communities! Stop the Violence against Trans Women! Fight for a Living Wage\, Jobs for All\, and the Right to a Union! End Gentrification! Housing\, Health Care\, Child Care\, Education\, and Pensions for All! End Imperialist Wars! Hands Off the Middle East! No War on Korea! End Capitalism’s Destruction of the Environment! Unite against Trump and the Threat of Fascism! End Capitalism Before It Ends Us! \nThis event is an independent working class political action. It is being organized by Black Panther Party Alumni Association–Houston; Brown Berets de Houston\, TejAztlan; Houston Socialist Movement; International Alliance in Support of Workers in Iran–Canada; International Socialist Organization; Justice 4 Alva; Latin American Oraganization for Immigrant Rights; National Domestic Workers Alliance; Party for Socialism and Liberation; and Workers World Party (list in formation). If you would like more information\, please call 832.692.2306.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/international-workers-day-rally/
LOCATION:Guadalupe Plaza\, 2311 Runnels St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180429T190000
DTSTAMP:20180331T213249Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing Ongoing Air Quality Challenges in Houston
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 is Stewardship. \nAt the April web meeting\, we welcome Bakeyah Nelson\, Air Alliance Houston’s Executive Director\, who will discuss Addressing Ongoing Air Quality Challenges in Houston. Bakeyah will provide her perspective on some of the current air quality challenges that Houston is facing – ones that Air Alliance Houston is working to address to improve public health. These range from concerns about concrete batch plants and metal recycling facilities\, to the proposed expansion of I-45. Air Alliance Houston is also working with community partners to address some of the challenges exposed during Hurricane Harvey. Bakeyah will also highlight how you can get involved. After her talk\, there will be time for Q&A.  Please register for this talk\, 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/addressing-ongoing-air-quality-challenges-in-houston/
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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:20180429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180429T170000
DTSTAMP:20180404T163836Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T163836Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith March for Peace & Justice
DESCRIPTION:What: A celebration of the diversity of faith traditions in our community \nWhen: Sunday\, April 29\, 2018\, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nWhere: Northeast corner of Post Oak Blvd & Westhiemer (Starbuck’s) in the Galleria area \n  \nGuiding Principles: \n\nAll people should be free to practice the faith of their choice without fear of discrimination\, intimidation\, or reprisal;\nMultiple religions and faith traditions can coexist peacefully;\nEqual justice and equal protection under the law are rights to which all people are entitled regardless of race\, gender\, sexual orientation\, immigration and economic status\, or religion;\nGovernments must protect vunerable communities and never cease to seek justice for acts of violence perpetrated against these communities.\n\n  \nIf these principles are worthy of your celebration\, join us on April 29th! Please express our principles and pride in your faith tradition with non-partisan signs (No sticks)\, posters\, or banners. \n  \nFor more information\, please contact Kenny Jones at 832-654-1779 or justiceadvocateseuu@gmail.com See the Facebook event to RSVP:
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-march-for-peace-justice/
LOCATION:Corner of Post Oak Blvd. and Westheimer\, Houston\, 77056
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenny Jones":MAILTO:justiceadvocateseuu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180429T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180429T163000
DTSTAMP:20180413T121623Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2018 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2018 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event\n\nCalling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment during Earth Month.\n\nWe will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship by mulching around plantings\, planting native plants & removing trash at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels\, so bring the whole family\, your neighbors and your friends.\n\nMeet at The Gathering Place\, 5310 South Willow Dr.\, Houston 77035 to sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops nearby and line 49 is not far. Tools/supplies will be provided.\n\nThis event is organized by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, Congregation Brith Shalom\, and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, in partnership with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy. The conservancy requires signing of a waiver to participate.\n\n Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.\n\nSun\, April 29\, 2018 \n1:30 PM – 4:30 PM CDT \n  \nThe Gathering Place \n5310 South Willow Dr \nHouston\, TX 77035 \n\n\n https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2018-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-44393364749.\n\n  Hope to see you there!\n\n Thank you.\n\n  Lisa Brenskelle
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/spring-2018-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-2/
LOCATION:The Gathering Place\, 5310 S. Willow Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T170000
DTSTAMP:20180423T005528Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T005528Z
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SUMMARY:Police Brutality Around Us: History & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This event will highlight a Northside student’s presentation on police brutality. We will also have speakers\, including Janie Torres\, to discuss the history of police brutality in our area. \nWhile the murder of Joe Campos Torres and the Moody Park Riots will be our main topics\, we would like to remind everyone that the murder of Joe Campos Torres and the Moody Park riots are not just historical events. Family members still feel the loss of Joe Campos Torres and police brutality continues to be an issue today. \nWe are grateful for the next generation of leaders who will continue progress on the issue of police brutality. \n********SPEAKERS LIST******** \nHector Rodriguez\nJanie Torres\nAlbert Martinez
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/police-brutality-around-us-history-discussion/
LOCATION:Moody Park Gazebo\, 3725 Fulton St.\, Houston\, 77009
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T170000
DTSTAMP:20180417T130948Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T130948Z
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SUMMARY:The Living Library
DESCRIPTION:“Living Books” are members of the community who have volunteered their time and their personal experiences as representatives of different segments of society. One of the great features of the Living Library and checking out a Living Book is that there are no such things as stupid questions. Books have been prepared and made themselves available to you to be able to dig deep and find out what you always wanted to know about the book topic. They are familiar with the topics they represent and are available to discuss that topic with “Readers.”
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-living-library/
LOCATION:Jungman Library\, 5830 Westheimer\, Houston\, 77057
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T163000
DTSTAMP:20180426T193808Z
CREATED:20180426T192034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T193808Z
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SUMMARY:"Human Flow" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Human Flow\, an epic film journey by Ai Weiwei\, captures massive human migration. As uprooted people (from around the world) try to escape famine\, climate change\, and war\, in search of safety\, shelter\, and justice. \n*FREE* Viewing at the University of Houston at Sugar Land\, Saturday\, April 28th\, 1 PM.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/human-flow-film-screening/
LOCATION:University of Houston – Sugar Land\, 14000 University Blvd\, Sugar Land\, 77479
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T133000
DTSTAMP:20180417T013726Z
CREATED:20180417T013726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T013726Z
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SUMMARY:Heart of HoUSton 2018: Lessons in Servant Leadership on the Road to 2036
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how to create sustainable leadership\, personal transformation and authentic involvement for individuals and organizations. Based on Lawrence J. Payne’s edited volume of the same name\, attendees will hear from Houston leaders across disciplines to gain an understanding of how to sustainably impact our communities for the better.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/heart-of-houston-2018-lessons-in-servant-leadership-on-the-road-to-2036/
LOCATION:St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, 3816 Bellaire Blvd.\, Houston\, 77025
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Spirituality and Health":MAILTO:info@ish-tmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180426T220000
DTSTAMP:20180423T004641Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Brew at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Brew at the Zoo highlights some of the best beers from Texas and surrounding areas. As you sip\, you can stroll through parts of the Houston Zoo and check out some of your favorite animals. See special presentations with our elephants\, jaguars\, sea lions\, and more. Step into Kipp Aquarium\, Carruth Natural Encounters\, and the Reptile & Amphibian House for Meet the Keeper Talks Presented by Phillips 66. \nMusic and entertainment will delight you as you sample a variety of refreshing beers. Additional beer sample passports will be available for purchase during the night. Plus\, enjoy live music by local artists and participate in our special animal-themed Trivia Gone Wild for a chance to win exclusive Zoo prizes! Pub-style grub will also be available for purchase throughout the event. \nAt Brew at the Zoo\, we are proud to offer local beers and support our local breweries. The Houston Zoo also helps save local species\, like the Houston toad and Attwater’s prairie chicken\, in the wild. The Zoo manages captive breeding programs for both the Houston toad and Attwater’s prairie chicken\, and releases the animals into the wild to help increase populations. Simply by attending Brew at the Zoo\, you\, too\, help save local species in the wild! \nAdditional Details\n\nBrew at the Zoo is an adults-only event. Guests must be 21 and up. No babies or children are allowed.\nGuests without a valid photo ID will not be permitted to enter.\nSmoking is not permitted at the Zoo.\nParking is available at the Zoo’s main entrance.\nBrew at the Zoo will be held rain or shine.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2018-brew-at-the-zoo/
LOCATION:Houston Zoo\, 6200 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180422T180000
DTSTAMP:20180314T142025Z
CREATED:20180314T142025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T142025Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Houston
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars for Earth Day Houston on Sunday\, April 22\, 2018\, from noon to 6 pm at Discovery Green park! Hosted in partnership with the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition\, Discovery Green’s citywide Earth Day celebration–presented by Green Mountain Energy–is designed to inspire\, educate\, and encourage action. The event features displays\, exhibits and booths on topics ranging from alternative energy to recycling methods\, a foodie farmers market\, Canned Acoustica\, recycling\, and more. \nThe Citizens’ Environmental Coalition is currently accepting applications for exhibitors for the Earth Day festival and nominations for speakers for Earth Talks on the big stage. If you are interested in being a sponsor or corporate volunteering\, please email earthday@cechouston.org.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-day-houston/
LOCATION:Discovery Green\, 1500 McKinney\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Citizens' Environmental Coalition":MAILTO:rachel@cechouston.org
GEO:29.7541503;-95.3605381
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Discovery Green 1500 McKinney Houston 77002;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1500 McKinney:geo:-95.3605381,29.7541503
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180429
DTSTAMP:20180331T215756Z
CREATED:20180331T215756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180331T215756Z
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SUMMARY:Houston's Annual Compassion Week 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a week of compassionate action and education to celebrate and cultivate Houston’s compassionate culture! \nPlease go to http://compassionatehouston.org/cw2018/ for more info.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houstons-annual-compassion-week-2018/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Houston":MAILTO:compassionatehouston@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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T190000
DTSTAMP:20180418T185822Z
CREATED:20180405T200522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T185822Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Labyrinth Walk and Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dominican Sisters of Houston as we celebrate Earth Day with prayer and walk on the Labyrinth Saturday\, April 21\, 2018. \n5:30 p.m. \n6504 Almeda Rd. \nWe will begin with prayer in the Villa Chapel
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-day-labyrinth-walk-and-prayer/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Chapel\, 6504 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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GEO:29.7062333;-95.3818683
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dominican Sisters Chapel 6504 Almeda Rd Houston TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6504 Almeda Rd:geo:-95.3818683,29.7062333
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T180000
DTSTAMP:20180410T134000Z
CREATED:20180410T134000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T134000Z
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SUMMARY:Indivisible Houston Resistance Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Come out and join us for the first ever Resistance Carnival. Get ready for Games\, Crazy Contests\, Photo Booths and our Exclusive Dunk An Activist Tank.  \nGet to know your fellow resistance fighters better and spend a fun family friendly afternoon getting recharged.  \nSee you under the big top!!!!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/indivisible-houston-resistance-carnival/
LOCATION:Dan Electros Guitar Bar\, 1031 E 24th St\, Houston\, 77009
CATEGORIES:Social
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GEO:29.808525;-95.3857346
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dan Electros Guitar Bar 1031 E 24th St Houston 77009;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1031 E 24th St:geo:-95.3857346,29.808525
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T160000
DTSTAMP:20180409T162525Z
CREATED:20180409T162347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T162525Z
UID:10000412-1524315600-1524326400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Barter Fair
DESCRIPTION:A Barter Fair provides an opportunity to trade objects and services without using common currency.  The Quaker testimonies of Simplicity\, Community and Stewardship encourage Friends to find creative ways to care for the earth and each other\, and we want to extend this opportunity to others in the community.  Creating a space to practice thinking together in a new way about how we place value on objects and services within our community seems like a worthwhile way to observe the 49th  anniversary of Earth Day. \nTo get involved\, just come!   Bring a table\, shelf\, rug or blanket to display your goods or a sign that describes your service(s).   CHILDREN ARE WELCOME!  Children are often the best models of how this can work.  They have the ability to add value to an item by describing potential uses\, and the creativity to negotiate three-way trades. \nThere will be a designated area for “free” items that you are willing to give to whomever wants them.  Visitors may then use such items to barter and trade with if they wish.   At the end of the day all items remaining at the “Free Table” will be donated to the Women’s Center. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-day-barter-fair-3/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lidney Molnari":MAILTO:lidneymolnari@yahoo.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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T150000
DTSTAMP:20180411T194403Z
CREATED:20180411T194021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T194403Z
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SUMMARY:Medicare for All Town Hall and Campaign Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:The time has come to stand up and demand full health coverage for everyone in this country! \nAs part of our national strategy\, the Houston DSA chapter will be kicking off their local campaign efforts with a Town Hall event on April 21st at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. You’re invited you to come listen to our great guest speakers\, learn more about the national campaign\, and find out how you can get involved to fight for health justice here in Texas! \nThe event is free and open to all who may be interested in learning more or figuring how they can participate. \nWhat do we mean by Medicare for All?  Our national strategy advocates for the following principles:  \nA Single Health Program: Everyone will be covered by one health insurance program\, administered by the federal government\, and have equal access to all medical services and treatments. \nComprehensive Coverage: All services requiring a medical professional will be fully covered. You go to the doctor of your choice. Dental\, vision\, mental health\, and pharmaceuticals are all included.\nFree at the point of service: All healthcare costs will be financed through tax contributions based on ability to pay: no copays\, no fees\, no deductibles and no premiums. Ever.\nUniversal Coverage: Coverage for all United States residents –– non-citizens included.\nJobs: A jobs initiative and severance for those affected by the transition to government-run healthcare. \nKey to our local strategy is fighting winnable battles to bring more health justice to those in need. In particular\, we are demanding that Houston must provide Paid Sick Leave benefits to all of its workers\, not just a privileged few. It happened in Austin just recently –– the first city in the South to extend such benefits to all of its residents ––  so why can’t it happen here too? \nCome to the Town Hall to learn more about how Austin accomplished this fantastic achievement. We will hear from Ana Gonzalez from Workers Defense Project and members from Austin DSA –– two organizations that were instrumental in the battle.  \nWe look forward to seeing you on April 21!  Please register now for the Town Hall so you can be a part of a the movement. Let’s build a better world for everyone!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/medicare-for-all-town-hall-and-campaign-kickoff/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 1805 W. Alabama St.\, Houston\, 77098
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Houston DSA":MAILTO:info@houstondsa.org
GEO:29.7383887;-95.4048768
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1805 W. Alabama St. Houston 77098;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1805 W. Alabama St.:geo:-95.4048768,29.7383887
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T150000
DTSTAMP:20180417T012647Z
CREATED:20180417T012647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T012647Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteers for Refugees
DESCRIPTION:Please consider attending this free networking event\, having a free vendor booth\, and encouraging as many people as possible to come join us. \n  \nThere will be: \n  \n\nmany networking opportunities for volunteers\nFree raffle\nfood prepared by refugees\nfree Henna (donations accepted)\nfree youth karate clinic\nlive music\neasy parking\nmuch much more!!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/volunteers-for-refugees/
LOCATION:Samurai Karate Dojo\, 12500 Oxford Park Dr.\, Houston\, 77082
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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GEO:29.7330856;-95.6043622
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Samurai Karate Dojo 12500 Oxford Park Dr. Houston 77082;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12500 Oxford Park Dr.:geo:-95.6043622,29.7330856
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T210000
DTSTAMP:20180416T124910Z
CREATED:20180315T190257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T124910Z
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SUMMARY:Post-Harvey Resilience: Top Climate Scientist Katharine Hayoe 4-19
DESCRIPTION:As one of the world’s top climate scientists\, Katharine Hayhoe has been named among Time‘s 100 most influential people\, Foreign Policy‘s 100 leading global thinkers\, and Fortune‘s 50 world’s greatest leaders. The New York Times called her “…one of the nation’s most effective communicators on the threat of climate change and the need for action.” Her presentation will go beyond global climate issues\, as she addresses local measures to make Houston a more resilient community post-Harvey. She is a professor at Texas Tech University and director of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech. Her work has resulted in over 125 peer-reviewed publications. She is a lead author of the nation’s Fourth National Climate Assessment special report soon to be submitted to Congress and the President. She has conducted local climate impact assessments for a broad cross-section of organizations and cities\, from Boston Logan Airport to the state of California to Austin Water. As a self-professed Evangelical Christian\, she is well known for bridging the gap between scientists and faith-based communities.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/post-harvey-resilience-top-climate-scientist-katharine-hayoe-4-19/
LOCATION:Congregation Emanu El\, 1500 Sunset Blvd\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Progressive Forum":MAILTO:info@progressiveforumhouston.org
GEO:29.7235192;-95.3984949
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Congregation Emanu El 1500 Sunset Blvd Houston 77005;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1500 Sunset Blvd:geo:-95.3984949,29.7235192
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T123000
DTSTAMP:20180411T231036Z
CREATED:20180411T230943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T231036Z
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SUMMARY:When Presence is Penalized: Homelessness in HTX
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, April 19th to learn more about the current Houston’s ordinances that are negatively impacting the lives of the homeless community in Houston. \n**Space is limited\, please make sure to RSVP**\nRSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-presence-is-penalized-homelessness-in-htx-tickets-44791960961 \nLunch will be provided 🙂\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/when-presence-is-penalized-homelessness-in-htx/
LOCATION:UH Graduate School of Social Work\, 3511 Cullen Blvd\, Room 110J\, Houston\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T110000
DTSTAMP:20180315T193327Z
CREATED:20180315T193327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T193327Z
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SUMMARY:Tax March - Not One Penny
DESCRIPTION:It’s almost that time of year again\, folks\, which means we’ll be hitting the streets along with ol’ Chicken Don to demand greater transparency and accountability in our elected officials\, along with the repeal of the Trump Tax Scam. \nIt’s very early in planning\, so please be sure to follow our page for the most up to date information! \nWanna help? We’d love that! Please reach out here or via email to social@taxmarchhouston.com.\nThanks!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/tax-march-not-one-penny/
LOCATION:Emancipation Park\, 3018 Emancipation Ave.\, Houston\, 77004
CATEGORIES:March
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GEO:29.7357077;-95.3643926
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Emancipation Park 3018 Emancipation Ave. Houston 77004;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3018 Emancipation Ave.:geo:-95.3643926,29.7357077
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T153000
DTSTAMP:20180308T174839Z
CREATED:20180308T174839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T174839Z
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SUMMARY:RACE; THE POWER OF ILLUSION
DESCRIPTION:Is Race for Real? \nWe all know that people look different.  Anyone can tell a Czech from a Chinese.  But are these differences racial? What does race mean? Come learn the answers to these and other questions as we explore the Power of Illusion. \nWe will view 3 Episodes “The Difference Between Us”\, “The Story We Tell”\, and ‘The House We Live in”  Each episode will be followed by a discussion led by Lucy McLaughlin and Cherry Steinwender from the Center for the Healing of Racism. \nThis event is free and open to the public.  Lunch will be served.  Please RSVP to croeger@domhou.org to assure seating and lunch.  If you require a vegetarian sandwich please indicate when you RSVP.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/race-power-illusion-3/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room\, Dominican Sisters of Houston\, 6501 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, TX\, 77021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
GEO:29.7072291;-95.3832631
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room Dominican Sisters of Houston 6501 Almeda Rd Houston TX 77021 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Dominican Sisters of Houston\, 6501 Almeda Rd:geo:-95.3832631,29.7072291
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T140000
DTSTAMP:20180329T180542Z
CREATED:20180329T180542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T180542Z
UID:10000396-1523696400-1523714400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Houston Young Women’s Political Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join IGNITE for an action-oriented conference focused on strategies for stepping up and owning your political power. Elected leaders and politically ambitious young women\, like you\, will share how to best position yourselves as public leaders. You will leave inspired\, activated\, and ready to run! \nTicket Tiers: Registration opens on February 27\, 2018 \nHigh school students – Free with student ID\nCollege students – $10 with student ID\nEducators & non-profit leaders – $20 (Fee waived if accompanying a group of students)\nGeneral Admission – $75 \nKeynote: Hon. State Representative Dr. Alma Allen\n\nPrior to being elected to the Texas House of Representatives\, State Representative Dr. Alma A. Allen was elected to\, and served on\, the State Board of Education for over 10 years. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Corrections C\, as well as a member of the House Committee on Public Education and the Committee on Public Education-S/C on Educator Quality. Beginning her career in education as a teacher at Parker Elementary School and Grimes Elementary School\, Rep. Allen went on to become assistant principal at Foster Elementary School and then served as principle at Peck Elementary School\, Windsor Village Vanguard Magnet School\, and G.B.M. Turner Elementary School. She also worked in human resources and central administration\, and retired from Houston Independent School District after 39 years. Thereafter\, Rep. Allen continued her career in education as an Adjunct Professor at both Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University. Currently\, she is a motivational speaker\, and an educational consultant. Rep. Allen holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Education degree from Texas Southern University and a Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston\, as well as a certificate in administration and supervision from the University of Houston. Rep. Allen has received many awards and honors\, including Principal of the year\, District 5\, and Outstanding Alumnus of the University of Houston. Rep. Allen also received the Texas Freedom Network “Walking the Walk Award”\, from Governor Ann Richards\, the Living Legend Award\, presented by the Texas Alliance Of Black School Educators\, and was recently honored in her hometown of Livingston\, Texas\, with Alma Allen Day. Rep. Allen is an ex-officio board member of the Houston Red Cross\, and Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees for the Art Institute of Illinois. Additionally\, Rep. Allen is a member of the Houston Association of Professional Administrators\, American Association of Supervision and Curriculum\, Texas Association of School Administrators\, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People\, Texans Concerned for Superior Schools\, the Women’s Chamber of Commerce\, the National Association of Democratic Women\, The American Association of Curriculum and Development\, and the Council of Negro Women. Rep. Allen was elected to the Texas House of Representatives on November 2\, 2004. Rep. Allen and Lawrence A. Allen\, Sr.(Deceased)\, are the proud parents of two children and the grandparents of five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houston-young-womens-political-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Rice University\, 6100 Main St.\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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GEO:29.71661;-95.4026193
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rice University 6100 Main St. Houston 77005;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6100 Main St.:geo:-95.4026193,29.71661
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180412T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180412T200000
DTSTAMP:20180320T130415Z
CREATED:20180320T130113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T130415Z
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SUMMARY:JED Talks Featuring Author Stephanie Wittels Wachs
DESCRIPTION:Join Emanu El Young Professionals on April 12th for the next installment of our award winning JED Talks series. We are so pleased to be featuring Stephanie Wittels Wachs\, Owner and Executive Director of Rec Room Houston\, actress\, and most recently author of Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius\, Heroin\, Love\, and Loss. Wachs recently appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers\, was interviewed on NPR\, and was featured as one of Houstonia magazine’s “10 Women Making it Happen.”\n\n \nCome enjoy dinner (on us!) and drinks as we share in Stephanie’s journey. Dinner will be served at 6:30if you’d like to join us early\, and the program will begin at 7. There is no cost for this event and it will be held at Rec Room Houston\, 100 Jackson St #130c.\n\n \nAbout the book:\nThe space between life and death is a moment.\nBut it will remain alive in me for hundreds of thousands of future moments.\nOne phone call. That’s all it took to change Stephanie Wittels Wachs’ life forever..\nHer younger brother Harris\, a star in the comedy world known for his work on shows like Parks and Recreation\, had died of a heroin overdose. How do you make sense of such a tragic end to a life of so much hilarious brilliance?\nIn beautiful\, unsentimental\, and surprisingly funny prose\, Stephanie Wittels Wachs alternates between her brother’s struggle with addiction\, which she learned about three days before her wedding\, and the first year after his death\, in all its emotional devastation. This compelling portrait of a comedic genius and a profound exploration of the love between siblings is A Year of Magical Thinking for a new generation of readers.\nA heartbreaking but hopeful memoir of addiction\, grief\, and family\, Everything is Horrible and Wonderful will make you laugh\, cry\, and wonder if that possum on the fence is really your brother’s spirit animal.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/jed-talks-featuring-author-stephanie-wittels-wachs/
LOCATION:Rec Room Houston\, 100 Jackson St #130c\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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GEO:29.7599708;-95.3538971
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rec Room Houston 100 Jackson St #130c Houston 77002;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=100 Jackson St #130c:geo:-95.3538971,29.7599708
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180412T200000
DTSTAMP:20180329T181836Z
CREATED:20180329T181805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T181836Z
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SUMMARY:Uniting Our Communities & Countering Hate
DESCRIPTION:Please join Transgender Education Network of Texas and Texas Freedom Network for this interfaith panel discussion examining the relationship between the faith and trans communities. \nWhile the relationship between these two communities is often painted as contentious in the media and proposed policy by extremist elected officials\, more than ever we are seeing affirming faith organizations stand up against discrimination for the LGBTQ+ community. This panel will explore that relationship with various voices of leadership within the faith community. \nPlease join us as we hear from local Houston faith leadership during the panel.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/uniting-our-communities-countering-hate/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 1805 W. Alabama St.\, Houston\, 77098
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Transgender Education Network of Texas":MAILTO:info@transtexas.org
GEO:29.7383887;-95.4048768
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180411T210000
DTSTAMP:20180315T192617Z
CREATED:20180315T192617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T192617Z
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SUMMARY:Zikaron BaSalon - Memories in the Living Room
DESCRIPTION:Zikaron BaSalon is an annual event\, which takes place on Israeli Holocaust Memorial Day. Zikaron BaSalon started in Israel\, in a living room where a few friends gathered in 2010 and experienced an extraordinary and meaningful event. The idea was born from the understanding that the connection between us and the memories of the Holocaust\, has significantly deteriorated. Today\, the program operates in more than 50 countries around the world. \n  \nAlongside formal events\, Zikaron BaSalon offers a new\, meaningful and intimate way to commemorate this day and address its implications through discussions at home among family\, friends and guests. It is a unique and authentic tradition of people gathering together to open their hearts to the stories of the survivors\, sing\, think\, read\, talk and most importantly- listen. \n  \nZikaron BaSalon happens in the living room space of a home with 15-40 people. The event consists of three parts: testimony\, expression part and open discussion. Light refreshments will be served. \n  \nRead more at http://www.zikaronbasalon.org/ \n  \nJoin us for a meaningful evening of Zikaron BaSalon in Houston! \n​You will be notified closer to the event of your assigned location.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/zikaron-basalon-memories-in-the-living-room/
LOCATION:TBD\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
GEO:29.7604267;-95.3698028
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180411T200000
DTSTAMP:20180406T183450Z
CREATED:20180403T133030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180406T183450Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Justice: A community discussion and call to action
DESCRIPTION:Michél Legendre from Corporate Accountability is in Houston to discuss Environmental Justice\nWhere: Houston Permitting Center\, Room 2D — 1543\, 1002 Washington Ave\, Houston\, TX 77002 \nWhen: April 11\, 2018 6 – 8 PM Local Time \n  \nEnvironmental Justice is a key principle in the climate movement globally\, especially for local communities. Join us for an event that paints clearly the action being taken locally\, in Houston\, post-Harvey\, ways to get involved\, and what Environmental Justice means to organizers. We will also connect the local campaigns\, to city/state-level campaign\, and the calls in the halls of the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This will be a community discussion and a call to action for attendees to get involved and create even more impact for justice with a number of organizations. \nFor more information please visit http://act.corporateaccountability.org/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=22956
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/environmental-justice-a-community-discussion-and-call-to-action/
LOCATION:Green Building Resource Center\, 77002
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