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  • “Under G-d” – Free Screening and Panel Discussion

    “Under G-d” – Free Screening and Panel Discussion

    This 22-minute documentary film weaves together the stories of an Indiana mother and activist, a Florida rabbi, and lawyers throughout the country fighting abortion bans as a violation of religious freedom -- and defending democracy by preserving the Constitutional guarantee of church-state separation. The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Rachel Laser, […]

    Free

  • Creek, Community, and Self Restoration

    online not applicable, not applicable, United States

    For over a decade, a Houston community worked to restore a local creek.  Join Brian Herod, Project Manager for the Japhet Creek Restoration Project, to hear the story of communities' engagement with this hidden gem of a creek and one leader's story of relationship with this historic place.   Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker […]

    Free

  • Plastic Free Ecochallenge graphic

    Plastic Free EcoChallenge

    online not applicable, not applicable, United States

    Plastic pollution now contaminates the deepest trenches in the ocean, the highest mountain peaks, and even the air we breathe. Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, breast milk […]

    Free

  • Revitalizing Levy Park

    online not applicable, not applicable, United States

    In the heart of Houston lies Levy Park, a once-neglected space now transformed into a vibrant community hub. Join Stephanie Kiouses, Park Director, as she explores Levy Park's renewal, restoration, and regeneration, showcasing the transformative power of urban revitalization projects.   Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk […]

    Free

  • PeaceCon 2024: It’s Ticket Time!

    PeaceCon 2024: Get Your Tickets Today!Tickets for PeaceCon 2024 – Status Quo No More: Building Peace in the Time of Rising Violent Conflict are now available, and for a limited […]

  • 2024 HPJC Peacemaker Awards Ceremony

    Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room Dominican Sisters of Houston, 6501 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX, United States

    The Houston Peace & Justice Center is excited to announce the Peacemaker Awardees who we will recognize at our annual Peacemaker Awards Ceremony on Nov. 10, and encourage you to […]

    $80 – $100

  • HPJC Annual Planning Workshop 2025

    Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room Dominican Sisters of Houston, 6501 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX, United States

    Join other members of HPJC to learn and share ways we can make HPJC more effective this year in supporting all peace and justice issues. A light breakfast will be […]

  • 1st Annual MLK Jr Parade Iowa Colony

    Local neighborhood celebration of the good works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Location: 3144 Meridian Pkwy Arcola, TX 77583 (Just west off HWY 288 South)

  • The People’s Peaceful Protest: Resistance is Resilience

    Houston City Hall 901 Bagby Street, Houston

    Due to permit issues, we will have a peaceful protest/sit-in and the People's Peaceful Protest is changing venues from Discovery Green to City Hall. We will meet at City Hall at 1PM Jan. 18. Lawn chairs and small coolers will be allowed. Please leave glass containers at home. No mace, pocket knives, guns, multi-tools or […]

  • The 47th Annual Original MLK Day Parade 2025

    HPJC is proud to be marching in the Original Martin Luther King Jr Day Parade hosted by the Black Heritage Society in Downtown Houston. If you would like to march […]

  • We Fight Back! National Day of Action

    Emancipation Park 3018 Emancipation Ave., Houston

    On January 20th, people from cities and towns across the country will come together in a nationwide mobilization opposing Trump’s ultra-right, billionaire agenda. It will be a National Day of […]

  • Protest/Vigil: Steven Nelson Execution

    The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has scheduled the execution of Steven Nelson. Join the Death Row Angels and other activists outside the Walls Unit in Huntsville on the […]

  • Sunrise Movie Night

    Sunrise Movement Houston Hub and the Economic Justice Working Group of HPJC invites you to our Discord Server for Movie Night! Saturday, February 8, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm […]

    Free

  • Protest/Vigil: Execution of Richard Tabler

    The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has scheduled the execution of Richard Tabler. Join the Death Row Angels and other activists outside the Walls Unit in Huntsville on the […]

  • HPJC Board Meeting

    Our first HPJC Board meeting for 2025 will be held over Zoom. The Zoom Invitation and Agenda will be sent by email to all board members no later than Feb […]

  • Black History Event GA

    Join Texas Organizing Project Members in unity with the community in a lively, joyful atmosphere, as we celebrate Black History Month in acknowledgement of our ancestors. There will be live […]

    Free

  • Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Annual Conference 2025

    Thompson Conference Center on the University of Texas campus 2405 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin, Texas, United States

    The TCADP 2025 Annual conference: Becoming a Catalysts for Change will feature a keynote address by State Representative Joe Moody and a panel discussion with David Martin Davies, Beech Stolhandske […]

  • Live Oak Friends Meeting Of Houston Inc

    Tom Neilson concert 1318 W 26th St, Houston, Texas, United States

    Join Live Oak Friends in welcoming singer songwriter Tom Neilson to Houston to share his witty yet right on social commentary in support of building a movement toward creating a […]

    $10

  • Houston Student Climate Conference

    Sunrise Houston is an organization dedicated to building a movement of young people across race and class; stopping the climate crisis and creating millions of good jobs in the process. We will […]

  • Susan Abulhawas the realities of the Gaza Situation

    Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room Dominican Sisters of Houston, 6501 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX, United States

    Susan Abulhawa's very short presentation, 18 minutes at the Oxford Student Union, is an important video. We watch and discuss in detail. Please come with an open and inquisitive mind. […]

    Free

  • March For Future Generations

    The March for Future Generations is a multi-generational initiative uniting individuals concerned about the environmental legacy being left for children, grandchildren and beyond. On Saturday March 9 from 12-6pm join […]

  • Protest/Vigil: The Execution of David Wood

    The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has scheduled the execution of David Wood. Join the Death Row Angels and other activists outside the Walls Unit in Huntsville on the […]

  • Women’s History Month: Looking at Internalized Sexism

    Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX

    Please join the Center for Healing Racism in a facilitated discussion of internalized sexism on Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6:30 PM 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX 77004.  Parking in HCC […]

    Free. Donations appreciated