IS PEACE POSSIBLE IN UKRAINE?
Renowned anti-war and social justice activist Medea Benjamin talks about her new book, co-authored with Nicolas Davies, entitled "War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict." She traces the […]
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Bay Area UU Church 17503 El Camino Real , Houston, TX, United States
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In Their Footsteps: An American Muslim Civil Rights Journey
Bay Area UU Church 17503 El Camino Real , Houston, TX, United StatesIn Their Footsteps: An American Muslim Civil RightsJourney” follows some 30 American Muslim civil rights leaders as they journeyed through Alabama in April 2018 to learn about the history of slavery, lynching, segregation, and about present-day racial injustice.
During the journey, the Muslim leaders attended the inauguration of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery and learned from experts at the historic 16th Street Baptist Church, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Civil Rights Memorial. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion of the film and related topics.
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INVESTIGATING RUSSIA—2017 Natalie M. Smith PH.D.
Bay Area UU Church 17503 El Camino Real , Houston, TX, United StatesNatalie M Smith visited Crimea, Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia, as a delegate of the Center for Citizen Initiatives in May 2017. She has a Ph.D. in Russian literature and linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin and has traveled in the Russian Federation since 1995. CCI, the largest citizen diplomacy organization between the two nations, determined this year to carry out a first-ever “information-gathering” delegation of American citizen investigators who would travel to major Russian cities to learn what is happening in Russia – since many allegations are made in US mainstream media and few know whether it is truth or misinformation.
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Palestinian Scientist speaks on Conflict Resolution
Bay Area UU Church 17503 El Camino Real , Houston, TX, United StatesMazin Qumsiyeh; he is a medical geneticist who trained in the U.S. and taught at Duke and Yale. He is a Palestinian Christian who teaches at Bethlehem University in Bethlehem in the West Bank and has co-founded a museum of natural history which just opened recently. He is interested in promoting awareness of the museum and its important work in educating children and young people about recycling, sustainability, and nature conservation. The museum is a very exciting endeavor that has already reached many children and youth there and draws a steady stream of visitors and volunteers.
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Russia Observations Fake News
Bay Area UU Church 17503 El Camino Real , Houston, TX, United StatesNatalie M Smith visited Crimea, Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia, as a delegate of the Center for Citizen Initiatives in May 2017. She has a Ph.D. in Russian literature and linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin and has traveled in the Russian Federation since 1995. CCI, the largest citizen diplomacy organization between the two […]
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How Wealth Inequality is Wrecking the World and What We can do about it
Bay Area UU Church 17503 El Camino Real , Houston, TX, United StatesThe BAUUC Service and Justice Ministry (SJM) invite all to hear acclaimed author and scholar Chuck Collins discuss, "How wealth inequality is wrecking the world and what we can do about it". The event is scheduled for March 22nd, 7 to 9PM
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Love Thy Neighbor Rally in Clear Lake!
Bay Area UU Church 17503 El Camino Real , Houston, TX, United StatesResidents from across the southern suburbs of Houston will be publicly showing our support for our Muslim neighbors and for refugees and immigrants from predominately Muslim countries. Recent efforts to restrict immigration, turn away refugees, and incidents of anti-Muslim violence and harassment make this an important time for us all to come together and let our voices of respect and compassion be heard.
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T.E.J.A.S. Toxic Tour visit to communities affected by fossil fuel and other pollution.
Bay Area UU Church 17503 El Camino Real , Houston, TX, United StatesVisit toxic sites in SE Houston where neighborhoods surrounded by refineries and chemical plants spewing toxins. Lunch n learn presentation & bus tour Juan Parras Sierra Club Enviromental Justice receipient and founder director T.e.j.a.s. 12 - 12-30 lunch $7 12-30-1:00 presentation 1:00-3:00 toxic tour