A Way Forward – A History of Racism in Law Enforcement-Zoom
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A Way Forward: A History of Racism in Law Enforcement
ZoomPlease join us on Saturday, January 22, 2022 (9 AM to 1 PM) to examine the history of racism in law enforcement in the United States. Our presenter, Jeff Reese, will discuss the origins of the problem and how we got where we are today. Reese will lead us in seeking A Way Forward to […]
Free. Donations appreciated
Racism in law enforcement
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Waking (Let’s Talk) News!
Zoom EventBring a bag lunch! Come; share an article with us on Zoom! Bring your articles clipped from newspapers, magazines, journals, or computers relating to discrimination, oppression and all forms of racism. Join us in a lively discussion and contribute your ideas and materials to the Center’s tool kit. This event will be held on Zoom […]
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The Grammar of Creation: What is Nature Speaking to Us? (And Are We Listening?)
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African American Artists in Texas: Selections from the John L. Nau III Collection of Texas Art
The African American Library at the Gregory School 1300 Victor Street, HoustonSpanning over six decades of cultural production, this exhibition presents paintings, drawings and prints of works by African Americans in Texas with a combination of portraiture, landscape and abstraction on display. In collaboration with the John L. Nau III Collection of Texas Art, this exhibition features works from Texan artists including John Willard Banks, John […]
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Houston Community Leadership Program
Houston Food Bank 535 Portwall St, Houston, TXJoin us at our CLP event in Houston! Whether you wish to attend as a participant or partner organization/volunteer, we invite you to take part in our interactive half-day civic education event. We will have a panel discussion with elected officials, workshops on advocacy and leadership, tabling and networking sessions, and more! Bring your children […]
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Houston’s Climate Action and Resilience Strategies
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2022 Circles of Excellence Criminal Justice Awards Reception
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$45.00
Waking (Let’s Talk) News!
Zoom EventBring a bag lunch! Come; share an article with us on Zoom! Bring your articles clipped from newspapers, magazines, journals, or the internet relating to discrimination, oppression and all forms of racism. Join us in a lively discussion and contribute your ideas and materials to the Center’s tool kit. This event is free and open […]
Free. Donations encouraged.
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Women’s History Month: Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women
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Beyond the Rhetoric: Civil Rights & Our Shared Responsibility
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Beyond the Rhetoric: Civil Rights & Our Shared Responsibility
Civil rights lawyer, advocate, legal scholar and author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness—the bestselling book that helped to transform the national debate on racial and criminal justice in the United States—Michelle Alexander
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Via Colori Houston 2022
POST HTX 401 Franklin St., HoustonEnjoy this free, family-friendly event in downtown. This time-honored street painting festival will again bring together hundreds of student, amateur, and professional artists to create beautiful chalk masterpieces while also celebrating Houston’s diversity. This event will also feature live music, a children’s creative area, and expansive hospitality options for a weekend of artistic expression and […]
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