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The Structure of Racism

Zoom Event

Please join the Dominican Sisters of Houston and the Center for the Healing of Racism on Saturday, October 10, 2020, 1-3 PM, for “The Structure of Racism,” a Zoom presentation examining the structural and psychological causes and consequences of prejudice and discrimination. The workshop will be led by Dr. Craig Oettinger who will discuss these persistent patterns and — with the help of the audience — explore how change is possible.

Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required

Houston Racial Reconciliation Workshop ONLINE

by zoom--link on website Houston

Expect to dig deep as we look through the lens of history, as well as the events we are experiencing today, to understand how race remains a salient factor in shaping our society.

Throughout the course, we will actively build relationships as we participate and engage one another through conversation, experiences, and learning in a Gospel centered environment.

MFAH Virtual Films: Native Son

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 1001 Bissonnet, Houston

Richard Wright’s widely praised 1940 novel exposed the injustices of Black urban life. Bigger Thomas,in prison for murder and sentenced to death, reflects back on the circumstances that led to his incarceration. This new restoration of the 1951 screen adaptation, in the film-noir genre, stars author Richard Wright as Bigger Thomas, and is being released in its original length for the first time. This new restoration of the 1951 film version is preceded by a special filmed introduction by film historians Eddie Muller (Film Noir Foundation) and Jacqueline Najuma Stewart, courtesy of Turner Classic Movies.

$10

MFAH Virtual Films: Nationtime – Gary

Museum of Fine Arts Houston 1001 Bissonnet St, , Houston

In March 1972, an estimated 10,000 Black politicians, activists, artists, and performers congregated at the National Black Political Convention in Gary, Indiana. Attendees included Amiri Baraka, Dick Gregory, Isaac Hayes, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Coretta Scott King, and Bobby Seale. William Greaves (1926–2014), the established documentarian of Black history, culture and politics, directed a camera crew and captured it all. Narrated by Sidney Poitier with poetry recited by Harry Belafonte, the film was thought at the time to be too radical for television broadcast and was drastically edited. Now restored to its original length, this essential documentary reveals a rousing, at times contentious, yet undeniably significant historical event.

$10

Waking News!

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

Come share an article you found in a magazine, journal, or online resource relating to discrimination, oppression, or any forms of racism. Then join us in a lively discussion where we engage in the complexities of racism and how we can all heal from it.

Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required

The 24th presented by Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020

Eventive

For the Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2020, Houston Cinema Arts Society features virtual and drive-in screenings of films in addition to live stream performances, interactive experiences, and Q&A and panels. This year, HCAF celebrates "Urbana," inspired by the globally popular Spanish-language genre música Urbana, which has its origin in African and the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

$10.00

Waking News!

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

Come share an article you found in a magazine, journal, or online resource relating to discrimination, oppression, or any forms of racism. Then join us in a lively discussion where we engage in the complexities of racism and how we can all heal from it.

Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required

A Celebration of Dr. King’s Birthday

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

Please join the Center for the Healing of Racism on Monday, January 18, 2021, 6:00 to 8:00 PM as two extraordinary women discuss internalizing Dr. King’s messages of hope and healing. A facilitated dialogue will follow the discussion. Dee Gardner, founder of Gardner Counseling Services, is a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, educator, workshop facilitator, trauma treatment consultant […]

Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required

Racism in the Woods – a Zoom dialogue

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

During a global pandemic, the outdoors is one of the only safe places to spend time in the company of other people.  Research shows that spending time in nature is associate with a long list of health benefits — physical, emotional and spiritual.  But while being in the woods is usually safe for White people, […]

Free. Donations appreciated

Externalities in Action: Air Pollution, Public Health, and Environmental Justice in Houston

Join Paige Powell, Development Director at Air Alliance Houston, as she discusses the impacts of air pollution on physical health, quality of life, and economic prosperity. In her talk, Paige will consider: What is the "right" amount of air pollution for a healthy and prosperous society? What are the true costs of doing business measured […]

Free

Ending Nuclear Weapons Before They End Us: Opportunities Under the Biden Administration to Take Action

Please join us on March 4, 2021 for a virtual policy briefing and workshop series to call on the Biden administration to prioritize the complete elimination of nuclear weapons. The event is convened by Back from the Brink (BftB) and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) with support from many partner organizations. The virtual event will feature an […]

Bystander Intervention Training

Zoom Event

Learn how to help people targeted by identity-based bigotry and harassment. Register today at https://houstonagainsthate.org/BIT This FREE 1.5-hour, interactive training will teach you Hollaback!’s 5D’s of bystander intervention methodology. We’ll start by talking about the types of disrespect — from microaggressions to violence — that people with marginalized identities face and the history of identity-based violence. […]

Free

“Sanando el dolor” (Healing the Hurt) / Dialogue in Spanish

Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street (@ Holman), Houston, TX

El Centro para la Sanación del Racismo, gracias a la generosidad de Univision Communications Inc., celebra el Día Internacional para la Eliminación de la Discriminación Racial con un diálogo para sanar las heridas dentro de la comunidad latina y sobre los roles que desempeñaron César Chávez y Dolores Huerta al exponer la discriminación contra los/las […]

Free. Donations appreciated

“Waking News”

Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street (@ Holman), Houston, TX

Bring a bag lunch!  Come; share an article with us!  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 is free and open to the public. […]

Free. Donations appreciated

“An Unlevel Playing Field: The Myth of Access and Equality in Higher Education”

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

In light of the recent Georgetown law professor’s comments about Black students' academic performance and the viral video of the Oxnard College professor who berated a deaf student for “not paying attention in class,” it’s time to talk about the myth of access and equality in higher education.  Please join the Center for the Healing […]

Free. Donations appreciated

Bystander Intervention Training

Zoom Event

Learn how to help people targeted by identity-based bigotry and harassment. Register today at https://houstonagainsthate.org/BIT This FREE 1.5-hour, interactive training will teach you Hollaback!’s 5D’s of bystander intervention methodology. We’ll start by talking about the types of disrespect — from microaggressions to violence — that people with marginalized identities face and the history of identity-based violence. […]

Free

Waking (Let’s Talk) News!

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

Bring a bag lunch!  Come; share an article with us!  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 is free and open to the public. […]

Free. Donations appreciated

Bystander Intervention Training

Zoom Event

Learn how to help people targeted by identity-based bigotry and harassment. Register today at https://houstonagainsthate.org/BIT This FREE 1.5-hour, interactive training will teach you Hollaback!’s 5D’s of bystander intervention methodology. We’ll start by talking about the types of disrespect — from microaggressions to violence — that people with marginalized identities face and the history of identity-based violence. […]

Free

Waking (Let’s Talk) News!

Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street (@ Holman), Houston, TX

Bring a bag lunch!  Come; share an article with us!  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 is free and open to the public. […]

Free. Donations appreciated

Racism in Transportation

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

Access to safe, reliable and affordable transportation is vital to all of us. Whether we travel in a car, bus, train, bicycle, wheelchair or on foot, we can’t get to where we need to go — work, school, healthcare, supermarket or socializing — without transportation.  All too often, government transportation policies promote driving a car […]

Free. Donations appreciated