Week of Events
Libra Project
The Libra Project is a three-day leadership program designed for Houston college students to dig into big social issues that divide us, like race, privilege, class, culture, gender and migration. Through unique experiential workshops and peer dialogue, delegates will gain a more mature understanding of themselves, each other and their complex communities. They’ll be more prepared for on-campus activities, their future careers and community involvement. Register at www.libraproject.org
Economic Justice Working Group monthly meeting
Economic Justice Working Group monthly meeting
Join us as we discuss ongoing projects or if you are just interested in learning more about the efforts of the Economic Justice Working Group. Please let the event organizer know if you intend to attend so we don’t start without you!
Socialist Reading Group
Socialist Reading Group
"Does the Working Class Need Its Own Political Party?" Most ideological discussion on the working class movement towards socialism pivots around the issue of a revolutionary party. Is a revolutionary party necessary or only a coalition electoral party? What does history tell us about this? Has socialism (working class in full power) ever been built […]
Monthly Non-Violence Discussion Group
Monthly Non-Violence Discussion Group
This is an open group, which meets once per month. This month, we will be meeting at Field of Greens. Our topic this month is... "Pacifism as Activism. How non-violence manifests in our day to day lives." Come for dinner, discussion and wine! ✌
ON THE FRINGE BOOK CLUB MEETING
ON THE FRINGE BOOK CLUB MEETING
ON THE FRINGE Book Club
On the Fringe was created as a response to the current political climate.
On the Fringe is a social gathering that happens every other month focused on discussing books and related content pertaining to social justice, humanitarian crises, and other issues that remain “on the fringe” of the concerns of mainstream society.
Our fourth meeting will focus on the topic of Immigration.
We will be discussing The Good Immigrant edited by Nikesh Shukla.
Please bring an appetizer or beverage to share! Also, feel free to share this information with those you think would have an interest in the topic.
RSVP for location by sending an email to [email protected]
**In collaboration with the Houston Peace and Justice Center (HPJC)
John Kiriakou- ex-CIA officer whistle-blower speaks at KPFT Event
John Kiriakou- ex-CIA officer whistle-blower speaks at KPFT Event
Ex-CIA officer whistle-blower, John Kiriakou, who went to prison for exposing CIA torture, speaks truth to power. If you wonder about the part that espionage plays in our foreign policy and diplomatic relations, be sure to bring questions. John will autograph his book, "Doing Time Like a Spy." Doors open at 6:30pm-- come early. Purchase tickets […]