Rothko Chapel’s MLK Birthday Celebration
Coinciding with the Chapel’s annual observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday on January 15, 2022, the program opens with a performance of and discussion about music central […]
$5 – $10
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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 […]
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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 the internet relating to discrimination, oppression and all forms […]
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Reparations: A Zoom Dialogue
Zoom EventPlease join the Center for the Healing of Racism on Monday, April 4, 2022, 6:00-8:00 PM (CDT) for a Zoom dialogue on Reparations. Brandon Mack, an organizer with Black Lives Matter Houston, will lead us in a discussion to help us understand why reparations are important in acknowledging and honoring the dignity of the enslaved people […]
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A Way Forward: Dismantling Institutional Racism: The economics of race in Houston
Please join the Center for the Healing of Racism and Houston Community College for Session 3 of our six-part virtual conference, "A Way Forward: Dismantling Institutional Racism," on Friday, April 8, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT. The topic will be the economics of race in Houston. Our keynote speaker will be Alfreda Norman, Senior […]
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Collective Visioning for Our Region’s Water
In a generation, much of the U.S. will resemble the lower Galveston Bay Watershed, a 10-county region surrounding Houston which Bayou City Waterkeeper (BCWK) serves. Home to the most diverse population, and also one of the most ecologically diverse major urban areas, our waterways — consisting of 2,500 miles of bayous, as well as creeks, […]
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“Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Villifies a People”
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, United StatesIn commemoration of Arab American Heritage Month, the Center for the Healing of Racism will present a screening of the film: “Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Villifies a People” on […]
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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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In Memory of George Floyd: 9 minutes; 29 seconds — “I Can’t Breathe”
1st Unitarian Universalist Church 5200 Fannin St., Houston, TXPlease join the Center for the Healing of Racism to remember the second anniversary of George Floyd’s murder on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 6:30 to 8:30pm (CDT), at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5200 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77004. The program, “Lifting the Knee of Whiteness: A White Male’s Contribution to Justice,” will be presented by […]
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Jewish American Heritage Month
3412 Crawford St., Parking on HCC Lot 9 3412 Crawford St., Houston, TXThe Center for the Healing of Racism will commemorate Jewish American Heritage Month with a screening of the documentary “The Longest Hatred” on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 6:30 to […]
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“The Chinese Exclusion Act”
3412 Crawford St., Parking on HCC Lot 9 3412 Crawford St., Houston, TXThe Center for the Healing of Racism will celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM with a screening of […]
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“The Myth of Equality”
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, United StatesHouston Muralist Daniel Anguilu uses life itself as his subject matter. Painting abstract shapes, animal imagery, and vibrant color, his style is inspired by his Mexican heritage and the celebrated Mexican muralists. His art has become increasingly more visible around the Bayou City as well as in other parts of the United States, Mexico, Peru, and Italy. Please […]
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Is There an Association Between Air Pollution and COVID-19 Mortality?
The air quality in Harris County is influenced by multiple sources of pollution, including extensive road traffic, concrete batch plants, proximity to the largest petrochemical industrial complex in the United States, and port activities in the Houston Ship Channel. It is also important to note that environmental risks are not always uniformly distributed in urban […]
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Navajo Code Talkers / Film & Discussion
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TXThis year marks the 80th anniversary of the more that 400 Navajo men recruited during World War II as Code Talkers, an elite group of US Marines who developed an unbreakable code using their native language, a code the Japanese never broke. Please join us for a Lunch and Learn on Monday, August 14, 2022, […]
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Pulitzer Winner Nikole Hannah-Jones Live in Houston
Congregation Emanu El 1500 Sunset Blvd, HoustonPulitzer Prize winner Nikole Hannah-Jones will discuss her book, New York Times number one bestseller The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story, at The Progressive Forum Wednesday, August 24, at […]
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Faithful Voter Weekly Online Discussion Group
Online TXAs people of faith and conscience, we believe elections are a referendum on the values that will shape our future. How can we renew our fragile democracy? How do we honor the human dignity of every person? Will we protect our Sacred Earth and our children’s future? What policies will prioritize the common good and […]
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Racial Identity and the Souls of Black Folk — A Zoom Dialogue
Zoom EventWEB DuBois’ collection of essays found in The Souls of Black Folk illustrates the complexities of being an “African in America” at the beginning of the twentieth century. This event, […]
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Dialogue: Racism
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Center for the Healing of Racism will present Dialogue: Racism, a two-day intensive workshop that educates participants about racism and facilitates the process by which they can begin to counter the effects of racism on their lives, empowering them to interrupt the cycle of racist attitudes. The workshop provides a safe, respectful and loving atmosphere […]
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street (@ Holman), Houston, TXPLEASE NOTE: TIME CHANGED TO 12:00-2:00 PM Please join us for a program in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Friday, January 27, 2023, 12:00-2:00 pm at the Center […]
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Dialogue: Racism
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TXThe Center for the Healing of Racism will present Dialogue: Racism, a two-day intensive workshop that educates participants about racism and facilitates the process by which they can begin to […]
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Dialogue: Racism
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TXThe Center for the Healing of Racism will present Dialogue: Racism, a two-day intensive workshop that educates participants about racism and facilitates the process by which they can begin to counter the effects of racism on their lives, empowering them to interrupt the cycle of racist attitudes. The workshop provides a safe, respectful and loving […]
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Student-Led Resistance to Voter Suppression, Then and Now
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street (@ Holman), Houston, TXThe history of voter suppression efforts on HBCU campuses is long and ugly, but there is an equally long history of student-led resistance. Please join the Center for the Healing […]
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The Racist History of the Death Penalty
Dominican Center for Spirituality 6501 Almeda Rd, HoustonThis program is free and open to the public. Registration is required to assure enough seating and hand outs are available. For further information and to register contact Ceil Roeger croeger@domhou.org or 713-440-3714
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Justice Interconnections: Climate, Race, Economy, Health, Migration & More
Online TXThe climate crisis is very real. And we tend to oversimplify it. In dealing with the climate crisis in a just manner, it is imperative that we consider the many […]
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Race, Racial Identity and Racism in Early Childhood
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street (@ Holman), Houston, TXResearch shows that children develop racial biases between ages 2-4. Explicitly discussing race and racism in developmentally appropriate ways is an important step in creating an anti-racist environment. Moreover, nurturing racial pride benefits children of color socially, cognitively, and academically. Please join the Center for the Healing of Racism for “Race, Racial Identity and Racism […]
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Making Some Noise for George Floyd
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, United StatesPlease join the Center for the Healing Racism on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM (CDT) to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. The event will take place at 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX 77004. If you are a spoken word artist, poet, singer or other performing artist, […]
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Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop
Online TXJune 2023 is the perfect time to refresh your advocacy knowledge and set goals for engaging your faith community around issues that impact the planet and its peoples. Why is […]
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30th Juneteenth Ally Awards Fundraiser Luncheon
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, HoustonPlease join the Center for the Healing of Racism for our 30th Juneteenth Ally Awards Fundraiser Luncheon on Saturday, June 17, 2023, 12:00 PM (CDT). This event will be held […]
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White Allies, Then and Now
Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, United StatesWhite people have been a part of every movement for liberation in the USA, from the Underground Railroad, to the Civil Rights Movement, to the formation of the United Farm Workers […]
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A Multi-Faith Call for a Just & Prosperous Future for All
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesCalling people of all faith & spiritual traditions to come together to speak for justice. We will learn about & take action on economic dignity, healthcare for all, racial justice, […]
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