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HPJC Social
Bohemeo's Cafe & Coffeeshop 708 Telephone Rd., Houston, TX, United StatesHPJC Executive Committee meeting-March 2016
Bering Memorial United Methodist Church 1440 Harold St., Houston, TX, United StatesThis is the monthly meeting for the Executive Committee of the Houston Peace and Justice Center. Note that it's at a different location. The meeting will be in the upstairs library. Enter via the north side of the building (by the parking lot on the Hawthorne side). Draft Agenda Opening Meditation Acceptance of Minutes from […]
Roy Zimmerman Concert – Potluck – Fundraiser for Peace Camp Houston
Unitarian Fellowship of Houston 1504 Wirt Road, Houston, TX, United StatesWhat can one person do about climate change, torture, racism, gun violence, fracking, Congressional ineptitude, ignorance, war and greed? Write funny songs, says Roy Zimmerman , master satirist, songwriter, and performer. HPJC is bringing Roy Zimmerman back to Houston in a benefit to raise funds for Peace Camp Houston. In 14 albums over 20 years, Roy […]
$20
T.E.J.A.S. Toxic Tour visit to communities affected by fossil fuel and other pollution.
Bay Area UU Church 17503 El Camino Real , Houston, TX, United StatesVisit toxic sites in SE Houston where neighborhoods surrounded by refineries and chemical plants spewing toxins. Lunch n learn presentation & bus tour Juan Parras Sierra Club Enviromental Justice receipient and founder director T.e.j.a.s. 12 - 12-30 lunch $7 12-30-1:00 presentation 1:00-3:00 toxic tour
Climate Change and its Effect on Water- Panel Discussion
Houston Center for Photography 1441 W Alabama St, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin the Houston Center for Photography on World Water Day, March 22, 2016, at 6:00 pm. for a panel discussion: Climate Change and its Effect on Water. You won't want to miss this evening of art and dialogue, where the guests in the panel will discuss climate change and its effects on water, as represented […]
Free
Walk for Justice
Hermann Square Park 900 Smith St., Houston, TX, United StatesPax Christi Houston is sponsoring its annual Good Friday Walk for Justice at noon on March 25 in downtown Houston. It is at City Hall’s Hermann Square.
Houston Green Film Series – Katrina; 10 Years After Katrina: Resilience, Recovery, and REALITY
Rice Cinema and Media Center 2030 University Blvd, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Houston Green Film Series and Transition Houston are proud to host Katrina X and 10 Years After Katrina: Resilience, Recovery, and REALITY. These two films will discuss the realities of New Orleans after the storm. Join us for a look at the effects of climate change on Houston’s neighbor as these films demonstrate what disaster capitalism means for cities on our coast.
Special Guest Breial Kennedy co-director will be traveling to Houston to discuss her experience with the making of the film and the realities of “recovery” for many Katrina survivors.
Free
Gun Law changes–discussion with State Legislators
Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin the Live Oak Friends Meeting and Representatives Farar and Murphy for a discussion of the recent changes to Texas' gun laws. Topics will include the legislative intent behind the changes, impact on religious communities such as ours, and how to become more aware of the legislative agenda and increase our voice in the process.
Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies, Resilient Communities
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St., Houston, TX, United StatesThe Rothko Chapel has scheduled a four-day symposium exploring economic inequality and ways communities can improve and sustain local economies. March 31-April 3
“Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies, Resilient Communities” is slated to start with the keynote at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 31.
Terry Tempest Williams, author, conservationist and activist, will serve as keynote. She is known for speaking out on behalf of taking an ethical stance on life – and frequently discusses the social implications of environmental issues, which are social issues that ultimately become matters of justice.