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SUMMARY:Black Lives Matter Houston March 4 Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:The #BLMHOU march for human rights is intended as a unity event while centering Blackness in all of the issues that we are facing in this country\, state\, city and all while trying to survive under President Agent Orange. \nThis is a march against hate\, phobia\, and bigotry all are invited. \n– This event will NOT center whiteness\n– This event will not be one where you take the time to hug the police\n– This event is intended to show that we can come together and also RESPECT separate movements. \nUSE HASHTAG #March4HumanRights & #BLMHOU \nSTAY TUNED FOR UPDATES
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/black-lives-matter-houston-march-4-human-rights/
LOCATION:Discovery Green\, 1500 McKinney\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T120000
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SUMMARY:Hope Farms Farm Stand
DESCRIPTION:WHY HOPE FARMS?\nThe typical American diet is contributing to obesity\, diabetes\, heart disease and other health problems\, which cost Americans for than $150 billion per year. Many of our neighbors are marooned in vast urban food deserts without access to fresh affordable food. Equitable access to healthy options will support parents in save their own health\, set their children on a path to a healthy future and put our food system on a more humane\, sustainable path. \nHOPE FARMS\nHope Farms is a project by Recipe for Success Foundation\, which was organized in 2005 to combat childhood obesity by changing the way children eat and making it easier for communities to provide healthier diets for our children. \nRecipe for Success Foundation’s Hope Farms project is made possible with funding from Wells Fargo\, United Healthcare Foundation\, the Clay Family\, Cigna Healthcare\, Walmart Foundation\, Simmons Foundation\, Boeing Employees\, Luby’s Fuddruckers\, Coca Cola Foundation\, Mahindra and The Mission Continues. \nJOIN THE MOVEMENT\nLike our Facebook page to stay up Hope Farm’s volunteer opportunities\, special events and open farm stand days.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hope-farms-farm-stand/
LOCATION:Hope Farms HTX\, 10401 Scott Street\, TX\, 77051
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170518T210000
DTSTAMP:20170501T224125Z
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SUMMARY:“Vincent Who?” - Birth of the Asian American Civil Rights Movement
DESCRIPTION:The 1982 murder of Vincent Chin\, a 27-year-old Chinese American\, marked the birth of the Asian American civil rights movement.  When Chin’s killers\, two white autoworkers\, got off with a $3\,000 fine and probation\, Asian Americans throughout the United States were outraged. Their protests gave rise to a pan-Asian identity and solidarity that hadn’t existed before\, as well as a broadening of federal civil rights protection.\n \nIn commemoration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month\, the Center for the Healing of Racism will screen the documentary “Vincent Who?” on Thursday\, May 18\, 2017 from 7 to 9 PM.  The film will be followed by a dialogue.  Location: 3412 Crawford Street (at Holman)\, Houston\, TX 77004. The event is free and open to the public (first 45 to RSVP). Donations are encouraged. Registration required by emailing cfhr1@juno.com or calling (713) 520-8226. Space is limited to the first 45 reservations. Free parking is available across the street at Houston Community College lot #9.\n\nhttp://www.centerhealingracism.org/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/vincent-birth-asian-american-civil-rights-movement/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Video Showing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170512T210000
DTSTAMP:20170505T155014Z
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SUMMARY:Kaz Tanahashi Live Calligraphy and Auction
DESCRIPTION:Help Retire the Mortgage and Support Kaz’s Peace Work by participating in the live calligraphy demonstration and Benefit Auction! \n  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1343621935754166/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/kaz-tanahashi-live-calligraphy-auction/
LOCATION:Houston Zen Center\, 1605 Heights Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170507T190000
DTSTAMP:20170417T125435Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston Kick-off Event
DESCRIPTION:People of all faiths are invited to come together on Sunday\, May 7 at 5 p.m. for the kick-off of the new Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston (a Houston chapter of TX Interfaith Power and Light). \nThe purpose of the new organization is to empower the faith community in Houston to advocate and act collectively as stewards of the environment. The organization also invites staff of local environmental non-profits to join\, so that a strong connection between them and the faith community can be nurtured. The event will include highlights of the basis for care of the earth from many faith traditions\, a vegetarian dinner\, the top 12 things your house of worship can do today to steward energy\, water and biodiversity and to reduce waste\, as well as time to get to know each other and build relationships. \nThe kick-off event will be held at Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston\, located at 3303 Main St. in Houston. For any questions about the new organization\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. \nComplete details are available here.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-environmental-network-houston-kick-off-event/
LOCATION:Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston\, 3303 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170503T210000
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SUMMARY:On Coal River Film Screening and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 3rd\, 7PM @ Rice Cinema\n\n\n\n\nThe Ethnographic Film Society is proud to present a public screening of “On Coal River”\, a documentary about environmental justice in coal country Appalachia. The screening is free and open to the public. A 5$ donations at the door to support Coal River Mountain Watch\, one of the activist organization prominently featured in the film\, are greatly appreciated.\n\nFor more information see our Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/118627328680500/\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoal River Valley\, West Virginia is a community surrounded by lush mountains and a looming toxic threat. ON COAL RIVER follows a former miner and his neighbors in a David-and-Goliath struggle for the future of their valley\, their children\, and life as they know it.\n\nEd Wiley once worked at the same coal waste facility that now threatens his granddaughter’s elementary school. When his local government refuses to act\, Ed embarks on a quest to have the school relocated to safer ground.  With insider knowledge and a sharp sense of right and wrong\, Ed confronts his local school board\, the state government\, and a notorious coal company — Massey Energy — for putting his granddaughter and his community at risk.\n\nAlong the way\, Ed is supported by his neighbors Bo and Judy\, who have their own problems with the coal company.  Ex-marine Bo Webb retired to his childhood home only to discover that this once-idyllic valley is being transformed by the practice of “mountaintop removal” – blowing up mountains to extract coal.  Bo’s neighbor Judy Bonds was forced to leave her ancestral home when the same company opened a mine next door – sending dangerous black water down the creek where her grandson played.  Together\, Bo and Judy help Ed bring attention to the dangers at Marsh Fork Elementary\, hoping that if they save the school\, they can save the valley.\n\nAcross the river\, Maria Lambert recognizes a pattern in the unusual health problems plaguing her community.  Following intuition\, and what she describes as a mission from above\, Maria gathers evidence suggesting that nearby coal companies have contaminated her neighborhood’s water supply.\n\nShot over a five-year period\, ON COAL RIVER follows the transformation of these four remarkable individuals as they fight for the valley they love — and for future generations.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/coal-river-film-screening-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Rice Cinema and Media Center\, 2030 University Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Fundraiser,Non-HPJC Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Ethnographic Film Society":MAILTO:jb92@rice.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170502T200000
DTSTAMP:20170405T031458Z
CREATED:20170405T031458Z
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SUMMARY:VBB's Borderlines Volume Three Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Borderlines Volume Three Book Launch\n \nContinuing its tradition of celebrating communities from border regions in North America and South Asia\, Voices Breaking Boundaries (VBB) will launch the third and final installment of its internationally renowned anthology series. Borderlines Volume Three features original photos\, essays\, poetry and journalistic narratives that find commonalities\, and explore issues erupting across areas splintered by borders. \nThe evening features short readings by Oui Chatwara S. Duran\, Bruno Rios\, Roberto Tejada\, Mikaela Selley\, Stalina Villarreal and Gemini Wahhaj. Co-editors Margot Backus and Maria Gonzalez\, artistic director Sehba Sarwar and layout design artist Joshua Turner will be available to answer questions. \nBorderlines Volume Three is a culmination of a long-term project initiated in 2013 by Sehba Sarwar\, VBB’s Artistic Director and Founder. As in the two earlier volumes\, Volume Three also underscores challenges—specific and generic—of living in today’s world where movement is being curtailed. For more information about the publication\, please visit VBB’s website. \nSnacks and drinks will be served. \nBorderlines Volume Three is is funded in part by: the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts\, Houston Endowment\, National Endowment for the Arts\, Franci Neely Foundation\, the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance\, Texas Commission on the Arts\, and individuals like you.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/vbbs-borderlines-volume-three-book-launch/
LOCATION:Brazos Bookstore\,  2421 Bissonnet Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170502T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170502T203000
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SUMMARY:Transition Houston Meeting: If you’re not for Zero Waste\, how much are you for?
DESCRIPTION:Join Transition Houston on Tuesday\, May 2nd as we welcome Melanie Scruggs of the Texas Campaign for the Environment who will present details of Houston’s adoption of a Zero Waste Plan! \nSocializing starts at 6:30pm and the meeting begins at 7:00pm at the Haven’s Center\, 1827 W Alabama St\, Houston\, TX 77098. \nWhat is Zero Waste?\nThe big picture\, long-term goal to eliminate 90% of waste or more from landfills and incinerators is often called “Zero Waste.” This has many benefits because the way we manage our resources impacts the environment on so many levels. \nCommunities and businesses around the world have adopted Zero Waste Plans that combine waste reduction\, re-use\, recycling\, and composting to divert 90% or more of materials away from landfills and incinerators\, create jobs and protect the environment. Major cities like Los Angeles and New York\, as well as Texas cities like Dallas\, San Antonio and Austin have all passed Zero Waste plans. San Antonio and Austin already are piloting curbside compost collection bins! A typical Zero Waste goal is to divert 90% of waste from landfills and incinerators by a specific year. Several U.S. cities have already reached 70% or 80% with recycling and composting city-wide. If they can do it\, so can Houston! \nCall to Action\nWe are calling on Mayor Turner and City Council to take the next step toward Zero Waste in Houston by establishing a Zero Waste goal.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/transition-houston-meeting-youre-not-zero-waste-much/
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:20170502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170502T170000
DTSTAMP:20170502T140745Z
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SUMMARY:2nd China Church Forum
DESCRIPTION:A unique cross-cultural\, English-speaking forum for clergy\, laity\, religious\, students\, professionals\, scholars as well as anyone who loves China!  Joined by Bishop Sheltz and China experts from around the world\, our previous events impacted numerous participants and set an exemplary model for West-East dialogue. \n\nUnderstand the historical and contemporary aspects of the Catholic Church in China and how they impact Vatican-China\, U.S.-China relations\nLearn about how Catholicism and popular culture interact in mainland China\, Hong Kong and Taiwan\nExchange experiences of work\, travel and study in China and opportunities to partner with the Chinese Church in education\, social services\, etc.\n\nNote:  Make sure you RSVP and reserve free lunch at lukeliuhang@gmail.com.  Sep 15 evening forum will happen at Parish Life Center (Room A) | St. Michael Catholic Church | 1801 Sage Rd\, Houston\, TX 77056.  Sep 16 full day forum will happen at Univesrity of St. Thomas. 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2nd-china-church-forum/
LOCATION:Scanlan Room | University of St. Thomas | 4000 Mt. Vernon St. Houston\, TX 77006\, Scanlan Room | University of St. Thomas | 4000 Mt. Vernon St. Houston\, TX 77006\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170501T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170501T200000
DTSTAMP:20170416T193914Z
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SUMMARY:International Workers Day/ Day Without Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:International Workers Day/A Day Without Immigrants\nAn International Workers Day/A Day Without Immigrants Rally will be held on May 1\, 2017\, 5:30-8:00 pm\, at Guadalupe Plaza\, 2311 Runnels Street\, in Houston. This event will highlight the historic achievements and contemporary struggles of workers of all nationalities\, as well as the imperative need for solidarity with our immigrant sisters and brothers\, who are increasingly under attack. Working class\, this is your cause! Join us!\nThe Rally will include speakers from sponsoring organizations\, poets/spoken word artists\, musicians\, banners and signs\, chants\, and much more. This event is being organized by and for workers\, whose labor makes life\, society\, and aspirations for a better future possible. There will be no government officials or politicians on the platform\, but workers of all backgrounds are welcome. \nTogether\, we will demand: Unite against Trump! Stop the deportations! Stop racist police terror! Black and Brown lives matter! Defend the Muslim community! Stop the attacks on women and the LGBT communities! Fight for $15/hour minimum wage\, jobs for all\, and the right to a union! Housing\, health care\, education\, and retirement security for all! Stop the rise of fascism! End U.S. imperialist wars! Stop the destruction of Mother Earth! End capitalism before it ends us! \nThe Rally is being organized by Asamblea Popular de Houston\, Brown Berets de TejAztlan\, Freedom Road Socialist Organization\, Houston Communist Party\, Houston Socialist Movement\, International Alliance in Support of Workers in Iran-Canada\, International Socialist Organization\, Latinos Inmigrantes Triunfadores\, MORENA-Houston SE\, Organizacion Latino Americana Pro-Derecho Del Inmigrante\, Party for Socialism and Liberation\, People’s New Black Panther Party\, and Students for a Democratic Society (list in formation). Other organizations are invited to join the list of sponsors\, provide a speaker for the event\, and mobilize members to participate. For more information on the Rally\, please call 832.692.2306\, 713.447.4106\, 832.660.3084\, or 832.846.6720.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/international-workers-day-day-without-immigrants/
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170501T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170501T133000
DTSTAMP:20170417T125534Z
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SUMMARY:May Day March & Rally
DESCRIPTION:May Day March & Rally on May 1\, 2017.   Gather at 11:30am at Sesquicentennial Park\, 300 Smith St.\, in downtown Houston. March to City Hall.  March for human dignity and rights.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/may-day-march-rally/
LOCATION:Sesquicentennial Park\, 300 Smith St.\, Houston\, Texas\, 300 Smith St.\, Houston
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170430T160000
DTSTAMP:20170403T150949Z
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SUMMARY:Homemade Kombucha Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Registration: http://sippingsister.brownpapertickets.com/ \nWant to learn to make homemade Kombucha? It’s a fermented tea full of probiotics (healthy gut!)\, nonalcoholic (usually around .5%)\, and simple to make. Kombucha acts as an adaptogen\, which helps the body maintain homeostasis.  The main ingredients are simple; water\,  a SCOBY\, tea and something sweet. \nSave money!  Already drink lots of kombucha?  You probably pay $5 for 16oz.  In class\, we will brew 1 gallon batches of kombucha\, which is 128oz ($40 for store kombucha).  That’s 8 bottles of kombucha for a per batch cost of under $2!  All you need is organic sugar ($0.40) and organic tea ($0.90)! \nIt’s healthy!  Homemade kombucha is never flash pasteurized\, as it doesn’t need to be shelf stable.  This means that local beneficial bacteria and yeasts can thrive and at resilience and diversity to your gut. \nIn this class we will… \n– Tour Japhet Creek Park\,\n– Learn about wild yeasts/bacteria and fermentation\n– Brew kombucha (hands on)**\n– Flavor kombucha in a second ferment (hands on)***\n– Take home a SCOBY mother to start your own \n**If you purchase a kombucha starter kit\, we will brew your first batch together\, and you can take your mother home. \nCome enjoy the “unintentional” nature community of Japhet Creek and practice the ancient art of fermentation. Leave with a jar of your favorite drink or a starter culture to make your own. \nThis class will be outdoors around the community bonfire pit.  Please bring weather appropriate shoes and clothing.  Thanks! \n***Past flavor favorites: beet and jalapeño\, ginger\, raw hibiscus\, strawberry\, fresh mint \n———————————————————————-\n10% of the proceeds to this class current indigenous resistance projects and movements. In the past this money has gone to Two Rivers Camp\, AIDA and Survival International. These groups champion tribal peoples and defend their land and culture. As we celebrate their wisdom in our class we will also be sending support for their way of living to continue. \nScholarships are available. Please contact csbhouston@gmail.com for more information. \nInstructor: Andrew Cobb
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/homemade-kombucha-workshop/
LOCATION:Japhet Creek\, 4646 Billy Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170429T130000
DTSTAMP:20170427T152646Z
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SUMMARY:People's Climate March in Houston
DESCRIPTION:VERY IMPORTANT LOCATION CHANGE\nClinton Park\, 200 Mississippi Street\, Houston\n\nPLEASE NOTE THE PLACE AND TIME CHANGE!! We are coming together for climate\, jobs\, and justice in what could be the largest demonstration on climate justice to hit the Petro Metro. The People’s Climate Movement will be at Clinton Park\, 200 Mississippi Street from 10 AM to 1 PM on April 29th.  Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/LUoFbjaiiF42 But in order to make this event the largest the Houston area has ever seen\, we need your participation. Sign up for the event here on Action Network:https://actionnetwork.org/events/houston-peoples-climate-march Share this event on Facebook and Twitter. Forward this information to your friends\, family\, and network. We come in solidarity. Clinton  Park is surrounded by industry. People in our community are impacted daily by air and water quality issues. While some may not see the direct connection to climate change\, it’s important to remember that these issues are interconnected. Therefore\, we support front line communities\, here in Houston and beyond. There will be stunning visuals. Our artist friends are hard at work preparing art work for the event. We will have a drone to capture aerial views. \nhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/houston-peoples-climate-march \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1395297423869156/ \nThe 2017 People’s Climate Movement is happening\, https://peoplesclimate.org/ We demand bold and urgent action to address the climate crisis. \nDonald Trump is a threat to the future of our planet\, the safety of our communities\, and the health of our families. \nThe new administration has attacked the hard-won protections of our climate\, health\, and communities\, and the rights of people of color\, workers\, indigenous people\, immigrants\, women\, LGBTQIA\, young people\, and more. \nWe’ve fought back with a wave of protests larger than at almost any other point in history — let’s make sure that we mark the 100th day of his presidency with another mass action that stands up for our communities. \nJoin us on April 29th. Time and location to be determined soon. Let’s march together. \nWhat to Bring \n\nWater! Bring your own refillable bottle and bring plenty for the march.\nGood walking shoes are critical\nWear comfortable clothes\nRemember rain gear\, sunglasses\, hats\, and sunblock.\n\nOther Recommended Items \n\nHave your ID with you.\nYour cell phone\nSigns and posters to share the message\nCameras and smartphones to live tweet and snapchat\n\nHashtags for the March\n#peoplesclimatehtx #houstonclimatemarch #houstink \n \nTweet this! (copy and paste) \nI’m marching on 4/29. To build the world we want we must stand up for jobs\, justice\, and the climate. #ClimateMarch peoplesclimate.org \nPost this on Instagram or Facebook: (copy and paste) \nOur communities and the climate are under attack. April 29\, join people across the United States as we march for a clean energy economy that works for all of us. A historic resistance against Trump’s administration is rising to action — which means now is the time to push for a new vision. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/peoples-climate-march-houston/
LOCATION:Clinton Park\, 200 Mississippi ST\, Houston\, TX\, 77029
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Thomas":MAILTO:sthomas@citizen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170428T210000
DTSTAMP:20170403T145715Z
CREATED:20170402T221039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T145715Z
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SUMMARY:Lifetime Achievement Award for Johnny Mata
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we honor longtime Houston activist Johnny Mata on his 80th birthday.   Johnny is currently the Presiding Officer of the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice which has been working to improve the criminal justice system in Houston/Harris County for many years.   RSVP by April 15\, 2017\, to Kathy Swilley at kthrnswilley@aol.com .   There is no cost to attend but you may contribute to our plans to fund a well-deserved vacation for Johnny.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/lifetime-achievement-award-johnny-mata/
LOCATION:Talento Bilingue de Houston\, 333 S. Jensen Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-HPJC Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Swilley":MAILTO:kthrnswilley@aol.cm
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170427T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170427T080000
DTSTAMP:20170220T144343Z
CREATED:20170220T144110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170220T144343Z
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SUMMARY:Winning The Peace
DESCRIPTION:Winning the Peace is a national leafleting campaign. \nNNOMY is working with War Resisters League to distribute palm cards at high schools that will direct youth to online resources that they can access on their mobile devices. This information and additional links will assist them in answering the questions they will have about the realities of military enlistment that they will not hear from military recruiters\, and direct them to non-military alternatives to achieve their future educational and career goals. \nIf we stay on message and return to our adopted schools every school year\, we will have an impact by engaging our schools\, families and youth in a deeper discussion about what it means to be in the military during this time of unending conflicts. \nThis moment has never been more important\, with increasing Pentagon programs in primary\, middle and secondary schools\, to ask young people to question the normalization of our wars and the risks and impacts that military enlistment can have on their lives and those around them. \nPlease talk with your group and decide to join in a national intervention to reach young people before they are directed into future violent conflicts.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/winning-the-peace/2017-04-27/
LOCATION:At a Houston High School\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peace Education for Children & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Network Opposing the Militrarization of Youth":MAILTO:winningthepeace@nnomy.org
GEO:29.7604267;-95.3698028
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T183000
DTSTAMP:20170321T143222Z
CREATED:20170321T131717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T143222Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day with Dominican Sisters of Houston
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dominican Sisters of Houston as we celebrate\nEarth Day with prayer and walk on the Labyrinth\nSaturday\, April 22\, 2017\n5:30 p.m.\n6504 Almeda Rd.\nWe will begin with prayer in the Villa Chapel
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/celebrate-earth-day/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Chapel\, 6504 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ceil Roeger":MAILTO:croeger@domhou.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T160000
DTSTAMP:20170405T031719Z
CREATED:20170327T160214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T031719Z
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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 48th 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. \nNo money will be exchanged for services or goods\, although monetary donations may be made to Live Oak Friends Meeting House for the use of their space. \n  \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-day-barter-fair-2/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Lidney Molnari":MAILTO:lidneymolnari@yahoo.com
GEO:29.809315;-95.423516
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260630T211332Z
CREATED:20170301T030240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T211332Z
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SUMMARY:Buddhism and the Ecological Challenge
DESCRIPTION:David Loy\, professor\, Buddhist activist and author\, leads a workshop and study group on Buddhism and the Ecological Crisis. Houston Zen Center is honored to host this important thinker and activist.\nThe ecological crisis – which includes global warming but is much bigger than that – is the greatest challenge that humanity has ever faced. What does Buddhism offer\, if anything\, that can help us understand and respond appropriately? And what does ecological crisis mean for how we understand and practice Buddhism (or any spiritual path) today? Among other things\, we will reflect together on the parallels between our perennial individual predicament (according to traditional Buddhism) and our collective predicament today in relation to the biosphere. What does this all imply about how we understand the bodhisattva path? What does it mean to be an “ecosattva”? \nDavid is a prolific author\, whose essays and books have been translated into many languages. His articles appear regularly in the pages of major journals such as Tikkun and Buddhist magazines including Tricycle\, Turning Wheel\, Shambhala Sun and Buddhadharma\, as well as in a variety of scholarly journals. He is also on the advisory boards of Buddhist Global Relief\, the Clear View Project\, Zen Peacemakers\, and the Ernest Becker Foundation.\n\nThe workshop may culminate in joining a group in Houston celebrating Earth Day.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/buddhism-ecological-challenge/
LOCATION:Houston Zen Center\, 1605 Heights Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Zen Center":MAILTO:INFO@HOUSTONZEN.ORG
GEO:29.800366;-95.398354
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170414T140000
DTSTAMP:20170410T182145Z
CREATED:20170410T182145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170410T182145Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday Walk for Justice
DESCRIPTION:The annual Good Friday “Walk for Justice”\, sponsored by Pax Christi\,  will take place on Friday\, April 14.  Gather at 12 noon at the reflecting pool in front of City Hall in downtown Houston.   Many different peace and social justice issues are addressed in the Walk for Justice.   All are welcome.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/good-friday-walk-justice/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 901 Bagby\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peace Education for Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170413T210000
DTSTAMP:20170413T021207Z
CREATED:20170406T130607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T021207Z
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SUMMARY:Transition Houston Presentation at Sierra Club Houston!
DESCRIPTION:Join Transition Houston as we visit Sierra Club Houston! Socializing starts at 7:00pm\, the meeting begins at 7:30pm at the Haven’s Center.\n \nOur focus is an introduction to the Transition movement and the local Transition Houston initiative. We’ll share stories from around the world of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. You’ll hear about communities printing their own money\, growing food\, localizing their economies and setting up community power stations. It’s an idea that has gone viral\, a social experiment that is about responding to uncertain times with solutions and optimism. In a world of increasing uncertainty\, Transition is a story of hope\, ingenuity and the power of growing vegetables in unexpected places.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/transition-houston-presentation-sierra-club-houston/
LOCATION:Haven’s Center\, 1827 W Alabama St\, Houston\, TX\, 77098\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Transition Houston":MAILTO:info@transitionhouston.org
GEO:29.738397;-95.40577
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Haven’s Center 1827 W Alabama St Houston TX 77098 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1827 W Alabama St:geo:-95.40577,29.738397
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170409T180000
DTSTAMP:20170403T144713Z
CREATED:20170402T221439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T144713Z
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SUMMARY:Nonviolent Civil Disobedience Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of non violent civil disobedience and learn practical skills for direct actions and non violent civil disobedience. If you’re thinking about taking a step beyond standing on the sidewalk with a sign\, the presentations and role playing will help you decide if that’s right for you\, and prepare you to take action.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/nonviolent-civil-disobedience-training/
LOCATION:Emerson UU Church\, 1900 Bering Drive\, Houston\, 77057
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Brent Sullivan":MAILTO:brent.sullivan@gmail.com
GEO:29.7466722;-95.4799575
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T200000
DTSTAMP:20170327T154118Z
CREATED:20170321T132041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T154118Z
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SUMMARY:Drones in Our Backyard
DESCRIPTION:http://Facebook.com/CNVhou1\nCampaign Nonviolence-Houston\n\n\n\nYOU ARE INVITED! \n\nto attend this lecture and film screening on drones at Live Oak Friends Meeting\, April 8th from 6-8PM.\n\n\n\nWe will gather from 6-6:30 for snack and a brief lecture on why Houstonians should be concerned about drones\, what we can do to resist drone warfare in our communities\, and what our next steps will be to build a movement against drones in Houston. At 6:30 we will begin screening the documentary UNMANNED: US Drone Wars followed by a brief time to network.\n\n\n\nIf you’d like to sponsor this event send an email to our Regional Organizer via cnvhouston1@gmail.com\n\n\n\nTHIS IS A FREE EVENT…\nhowever a good will offering of $10 is welcomed. All donations are tax-deductible and help go to the funding for this campaign against drone warfare in Houston.\n\nReserve a free ticket!\n\n\nSPONSORSHIPS: \n\n\n\nTo table this event\, a one time donation of $25 is required.\n\n\n\nIf you’d like to table and make an announcement at the beginning of the event\, it is a one time donation of $50.\n\n\n\nIf you’d like to table\, make an announcement\, and become a strategy partner for this campaign against drones\, it is one time donation of $100\n\n\n\nFood and Drink will be provided\, feel free to bring a dish to share if you’d like.\n\n\nTHIS IS NOT A KID FRIENDLY EVENT! \nThe film screening we are showing has graphic images so please use caution if you decided to bring young children with you. 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/drones-in-our-backyard/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Non-HPJC Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Maynard":MAILTO:cnvhouston1@gmail.com
GEO:29.809315;-95.423516
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T153000
DTSTAMP:20170403T151609Z
CREATED:20170403T151609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T151609Z
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SUMMARY:No Ban\, No Wall\, Affordable Care for All Rally in Moody Park
DESCRIPTION:Grassroots citizens from Harris County and areas across the great state of Texas will hold a rally on April 8th\, at 1:00 p.m. at Moody Park in Houston\, Texas. The rally will focus on defending American healthcare for all citizens and protecting immigrant communities from fire in United States. It will feature speakers and organizations in a united coalition against the discriminatory immigration policies and draconian healthcare proposals currently sitting in queue in the United States Congress and the White House. Speakers will include both elected officials from around the state and individual citizens with stories to share on their experiences with immigration and healthcare issues. \nWHO: Citizens\, Indivisible\, and Allies from across the State of Texas\nWHAT: Rally for No Ban\, No Wall\, Affordable Care for All at Moody Park\nWHEN: SATURDAY\, April 8th at 1:00 PM\nWHERE: Moody Park\, 3725 Fulton St\, Houston\, TX 77009 \nNOTE: This rally will be in advance of the the 6:30 PM Reagan Dinner Protest in Cleveland\, Texas\, where Ted Cruz\, Dan Patrick\, and other federal and state leaders are raising money to pass laws that mistreat Americans and undermine their rights. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1785440608440591/ \nWe recommend attending both actions and are establishing rideshare and other logistical considerations for both events with the help of our allies. \nTyrants at the state and federal level in Texas will face resistance in Texas that day\, in both urban and rural communities. We look forward to being a part of it. \n#Solidarity! \n#Resist! \n#AmericaFightsBack! \nBrought to you by: Indivisible teams from Texas Liberty County\, Houston\, Austin\, Dallas\, Galveston\, and Central Texas
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/no-ban-no-wall-affordable-care-rally-moody-park/
LOCATION:Moody Park\, 3725 Fulton St\, Houston\, 77009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170401T213000
DTSTAMP:20170218T145413Z
CREATED:20170128T043330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170218T145413Z
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SUMMARY:Roy Zimmerman Concert - Potluck- Fundraiser for Peace Camp Houston
DESCRIPTION:What can one person do about climate change\, torture\, racism\, xenophobia\, gun violence\, fracking\, Congressional ineptitude\, ignorance\, war and greed?  Write funny songs\, says Roy Zimmerman \, master satirist\, songwriter\, and performer. \nHPJC is bringing Roy Zimmerman back to Houston in a benefit to raise funds for Peace Camp Houston.  \n“ReZist” is ninety minutes of Roy Zimmerman’s hilarious\, rhyme-intensive original songs. \n“Sometimes I think satire is the most hopeful and heartfelt form of expression\,” says Roy\, “because in calling out the world’s absurdities and laughing in their face\, I’m affirming the real possibility for change.” \nRoy’s songs have been heard on HBO and Showtime.  He’s shared stages with Bill Maher\, Robin Williams\, Ellen DeGeneres\, John Oliver\, Kate Clinton and George Carlin.  He’s been profiled on NPR’s “All Things Considered\,” and he’s a featured blogger for the Huffington Post. \nHe’s funny\, he’s a great musician\, he’s an excellent performer\, and his in-person performances are outstanding.  What more could you ask for? \nThe concert starts at 7:30 pm\, but there’s also an optional pot luck dinner at 6:30 pm — bring some food or drink to share\, if you wish. \nVisit Roy’s web site and check out his music on YouTube for more information about him and his music. If you can’t come\, but would like to help us pay expenses so more children can attend peace camp\, go to the Peace Camp Houston donation form. \nReserve your discount seats now!\nWe’re asking for a contribution of $20 at the door\, or $15 in advance\, but if that’s too much for you\, please let us know. \n\nIf you’d like to purchase tickets with a check\, make it payable to “Houston Peace and Justice Center”\, and indicate “Roy Zimmerman” on the memo line. Please also send us your email so we can add to our updates list! Mail it to HPJC\, PO Box 66234\, Houston TX 77266-6234.  Mail early so that we’ll receive the checks by March 8.\nUse the form below to purchase your tickets online!\n\nWe’ll also collect additional donations just for this summer’s Peace Camp Houston\, for those who can give more.  We hope to add more weeks of peace camp\, at different locations\, and provide subsidies for more children of lower income families – it all depends on how much funds we can raise. Please give generously!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/roy-zimmerman-2017/
LOCATION:Bering Memorial United Church of Christ\, 1440 Harold St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Live Performance,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Crosier":MAILTO:hpjc@crosierbiomed.com
GEO:29.7416822;-95.3971046
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170325T210000
DTSTAMP:20170227T201336Z
CREATED:20170131T053257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170227T201336Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Music\, Peace\, and Justice Festival 2017
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Music\, Peace and Justice Festival in a beautiful\, shaded setting at the Unitarian Fellowship of Houston\, with indoor space in case of bad weather.  Music! Food! Information Tables! Networking! Fun! \nBring lawn chairs and picnic lunch\, or food cooked by Food Not Bombs will be available on site. \nEnjoy a relaxing afternoon and evening with peace and justice activists. HPJC member organizations are invited to share information and literature\, while everyone gets to have a day of music and food and fun. To reserve space for a table/booth\, contact Doreen at 713-686-5876. \nFree Admission. \nThe event is co-sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist churches of Houston\, and the Houston Peace and Justice Center.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houston-music-peace-justice-festival-2017/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship of Houston\, 1504 Wirt Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170325T140000
DTSTAMP:20170321T142609Z
CREATED:20170317T013923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T142609Z
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SUMMARY:Cesar Chavez Parade and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. at 601 North Cesar Chavez Blvd. Houston\, TX 77011. At 11:00 am\, the festivities will follow in the gazebo at Hidalgo Park. \nThere will speeches by Elected Officials\, Robert Gallegos City Council member\, who will serve as the grand marshal\, Hon. Gene Green and Hon Sheila Jackson Lee will also be addressing the attendees. \n4 Humanitarian Awards will be presented to past HISD School Board Member and former city of Houston Council Member\,  Mr. Felix Fraga and Mrs. Nelly Fraga of Ambassadors International Ballet Folklorico\,     Daniel Bustamante Founder and Producer of Festival Chicano\, and Marcos Mena\, steadfast volunteer  will also be awarded the Humanitarian Award.  Dr. Nicholas Kanellos of Univ. of Hou and Arte Publico Press will be awarded the Preservationist Award. \nHolocaust Museum Houston will be providing educational outreach at Hidalgo Park.  Representatives from Women’s Care Center\, Ser Jobs for Progress\, Dignity Houston\, Bureau of Community and Children’s Environmental Health  and representatives from Migrant Farm Workers SME\, Amerigroup Medicaid/Chip Insurance will also be providing medical/educational and insurance information.  Music will be provided by Tejano Proud DJ’s and Tejano performers\, Dody Rodriguez and Madalyn Hernandez will be performing.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/cesar-chavez-parade-celebration/
LOCATION:Hidalgo Parks\, 7000 Ave. Q\, Hou\, TX\, 77011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Peace Education for Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170322T210000
DTSTAMP:20170228T021416Z
CREATED:20170224T055338Z
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SUMMARY:How Wealth Inequality is Wrecking the World and What We can do about it
DESCRIPTION:The BAUUC Service and Justice Ministry (SJM) invite all to hear acclaimed author and scholar Chuck Collins discuss\, “How wealth inequality is wrecking the world and what we can do about it”.  The event is scheduled for March 22nd\, 7 to 9PM \nThe year Chuck Collins turned 16\, his father took him aside for a man-to-man talk. Edward Collins told his son that he had set up a substantial trust fund for him.\nChuck remembers feeling utter amazement. The great-grandson of Oscar Mayer and an heir to the wiener fortune\, he had grown up living comfortably\, but not lavishly\, in suburban Detroit. Now\, as his father spelled out\, he realized he would not have to work for money unless he wanted to. His dad also stressed his hope that the money would not change his son or his life goals. It didn’t. However\, events took a very different course from the one the elder Collins had so carefully planned. Ten years later\, in 1985\, Chuck Collins gave away every penny of his inheritance\, nearly half a million dollars\, to foundations and groups that he knew needed funding—organizations working for the environment\, peace\, racial equality\, and indigenous and gay people’s rights.\nChuck Collins is a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) and directs IPS’s Program on Inequality and the Common Good where he co-edits He is an expert on U.S. inequality and author of several books\, including 99 to 1: How Wealth Inequality is Wrecking the World and What We Can Do About It.\nHe is co-author with Bill Gates Sr. of Wealth and Our Commonwealth\, (Beacon Press\, 2003)\, a case for taxing inherited fortunes. He is co-author with Mary Wright of The Moral Measure of the Economy\, a book about Christian ethics and economic life. His new book is Born on Third Base: A One Percenter Makes the Case for Tackling Inequality\, Bringing Wealth Home\, and Committing to the Common Good (Chelsea Green\, Sept. 2016).\nHe is co-founder of Wealth for the Common Good\, a network of business leaders\, high-income households and partners working together to promote shared prosperity and fair taxation. This network merged in 2015 with the Patriotic Millionaires.\nIn 1995\, he co-founded United for a Fair Economy (UFE) to raise the profile of the inequality issue and support popular education and organizing efforts to address inequality. He was Executive Director of UFE from 1995-2001 and Program Director until 2005.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/wealth-inequality-wrecking-world-wat-can/
LOCATION:Bay Area UU Church\, 17503 El Camino Real \, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170321T080000
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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 48th 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. \nNo money will be exchanged for services or goods\, although monetary donations may be made to Live Oak Friends Meeting House for the use of their space. \n  \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-day-barter-fair/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lidney Molnari":MAILTO:lidneymolnari@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170320T080000
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SUMMARY:Journey to the Heart: Falling in Love with Earth
DESCRIPTION:  \nBased on the premise that we will not save what we do not love\, and that we do not love what we do not know\, this multi-faceted presentation engages participants in a variety of ways to remember\, to celebrate and to renew our commitment to live in harmony with each other and with Earth\, our beloved home. “Let us sing as we go.  May our struggles and our concern for this planet never take away the joy of our hope.” Pope Francis Laudato Si \n  \nCost $15.00 RSVP to croeger@domhou.org or 713-440-3714
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/journey-heart-falling-love-earth-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170320T170000
DTSTAMP:20170321T131811Z
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SUMMARY:Journey to the Heart: Falling in Love with Earth
DESCRIPTION:  \nBased on the premise that we will not save what we do not love\, and that we do not love what we do not know\, this multi-faceted presentation engages participants in a variety of ways to remember\, to celebrate and to renew our commitment to live in harmony with each other and with Earth\, our beloved home. “Let us sing as we go.  May our struggles and our concern for this planet never take away the joy of our hope.” Pope Francis Laudato Si \n  \nCost $15.00 RSVP to croeger@domhou.org or 713-440-3714
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/journey-heart-falling-love-earth/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room\, Dominican Sisters of Houston\, 6501 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, TX\, 77021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Ceil Roeger":MAILTO:croeger@domhou.org
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