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Want to help stop “The Wall” but don’t know how?

Blog / January 25, 2019

Want to help stop “The Wall” but don’t know how? Click HERE to donate to help stop the wall.  Write “Stop the Wall” in the box on the right-hand side […]

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Online Auction Is Now Online!!!

Announcements / October 15, 2018

We are excited to share our 2019 Online Auction with you. The auction will conclude at our National Peacemaker Dinner. Our online auction bidding is now available to everyone, including those

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Embracing Dr. King’s Dream of a Beloved Community

Blog, Commentary / October 15, 2018

Why it is vital that we embrace Dr. King’s dream of a Beloved Community   With all the acrimony and controversy going on in the United States at this time,

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Raffle to Support Peace Camp & HPJC

Uncategorized / June 6, 2018

Love Never Dies, the sequel to the long-running musical The Phantom of the Opera, is a romantic musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Glenn Slater and a

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Save Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)

Uncategorized / May 23, 2018

(member post) Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), India, is a public central university in India. It was established in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, as Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College. It

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Peace Camp Summer 2019

Uncategorized / April 1, 2018

Click here to register for Peace Camp 2019! Peace Camp is an alternative day camp from 9am – 3pm, for children ages 5-18.  The focus will be on developing inner peace

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The Olive Branch – March 2018 Newsletter

Uncategorized / March 13, 2018

The March 2018 Newsletter Has Arrived!   We are excited to share our first newsletter with you. Please click the below link to view: HPJC Newsletter 3.10.2018   Have a

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HPJC STATEMENT ON GUN VIOLENCE

Uncategorized / March 13, 2018

HPJC STATEMENT ON GUN VIOLENCE     The Houston Peace and Justice Center (HPJC) deplores the epidemic of gun violence in the United States. We believe that this violence can

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Is American Democracy A Fleeting Dream?

Uncategorized / December 28, 2017

Is American Democracy A Fleeting Dream? The Houston Peace and Justice Center (HPJC) is concerned about the status of democracy in America, as are millions of people throughout our country and

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Harvey Has Made it Harder for Those Who Were Already Hungry

Uncategorized / August 29, 2017

For years and years Houston Food Not Bombs has been sharing food with the Hungry four nights a week. Now the need is even greater.  Please help in this amazingly

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January 12 - May 22

Living the Change

Jan 19
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

32nd Annual MLK Grande Parade

Jan 19
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

MLK Parade Houston-2026

Jan 25
9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Harris County Voter Registration Event

Jan 28
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Protest/Vigil: Charles Thompson Execution

Feb 1
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Harris County Climate Justice Plan

Feb 1
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Earth and Spirituality: Organized Religion and Earth Church

Mar 11
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Protest/Vigil: Cedric Ricks Execution

May 14
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Protest/Vigil: Edward Busby Execution

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HPJC News & Announcements

  • The Economic Dignity for All Agenda
    December 17, 2025
    HPJC endorses the Economic Dignity for All Agenda, introduced into the US House by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12). The Economic Dignity for All […]
  • Resolution urging Houston & USA’s Plant-based treaty support
    December 17, 2025
    A RESOLUTION OF HOUSTON PEACE & JUSTICE CENTER (HPJC) URGING THE CITY OF HOUSTON AND THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT A PLANT-BASED TREATY WHEREAS, […]
  • HPJC Statement of Support for CAIR
    December 17, 2025
    HPJC Statement of Support for The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and in opposition to Governor Abbott’s Proclamation on November 18, […]
  • HPJC April 2025 Networking Mixer
    April 6, 2025
    Houston Peace & Justice Center conducted its quarterly mixer on April 5th, 2025. The special guest was supposed to be the Honorable Congressman […]
  • HPJC Statement on Supporting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
    February 28, 2025
    The Houston Peace and justice Center is appalled by attacks on, and false statements about, efforts to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). HPJC wants to make it clear that we support DEI efforts by private companies, organizations, government agencies, schools and universities, and individuals. […]
  • HPJC Statement on Supporting Migrants
    February 25, 2025
    The Houston Peace and justice Center is appalled by attacks on and false statements about migrants, colloquially called immigrants. HPJC stands in solidarity with our migrant friends who contribute so much to our society and who are being so unjustly attacked for coming to the US to make a better life for their families. […]
  • HPJC Press Release 2025-02-18 – End Use of “Law of Parties” in Texas
    February 22, 2025
    The Houston Peace and Justice Center Board of Directors unanimously passed the following Law of Parties Resolution at its February Board meeting. […]
  • HPJC PRESS RELEASE 2-15-2025 on Solitary Confinement in Texas
    February 15, 2025
    Solitary confinement in prisons is cruel and unusual.  Texas is a leader in the use of prolonged solitary confinement. An NYT 2-15-2022  […]

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