The 2018 Texas Tribune Festival is upon us! Join us in downtown Austin for three days of unique perspectives, thoughtful conversation and networking — all in the shadow of the Texas Capitol. We are excited to announce more than 300 leading figures in politics, public policy and journalism who will join thousands of Texans to …
Houston History Alliance www.houstonhistoryalliance.org presents a day-long conference featuring trailblazers such as former Mayor Annise Parker, Nikki Van Hightower, Ellen Cohen and others, who have shaped our city. Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, President of Prairie A&M University is the keynote speaker. Houston Women: Agitating, Educating, Advocating is set for Saturday, October 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 …
Secrets. Every family has them. Some secrets span generations or change history. Discover how many older Spanish-speaking families in South Texas, Northern Mexico, and New Mexico are probably Jewish. The advent of DNA testing is revealing family stories that have remained untold until now. Learn about a conversos - Jews who were brought to Mexico …
Elizabeth Yeampierre, an internationally recognized Puerto Rican attorney and environmental and climate justice leader, will deliver the 2018 Frances Tarlton “Sissy” Farenthold Endowed Lecture in Peace, Social Justice, and Human Rights. Her lecture, “Climate Justice: The Time is Now, The Place is Here,” will take place on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. at the …
You are invited to join Rosanne Barone, Program Director in Houston for Texas Campaign for the Environment, for an online talk on Achieving Zero Waste in Houston & What You Can Do on Sunday, May 19 at 6 p.m. Rosanne will address policymaking at the local and state levels to achieve zero waste goals and …
The internet was designed as a promising global platform for free-speech and information sharing, according to David Kaye. However, this vast space has become a breeding ground for fake news, violence and hatred, threatening disaster all over the world. Over the years, three American behemoths--Facebook, YouTube and Twitter--became the way most of the world experiences …
If you are not registered to vote, or if you have moved & need to update your registration, you can do so at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston on Sept. 22. To check if you are registered, and at what address, see https://www.hctax.net/Voter/Search. Bring your TX driver’s license, or state-issued i.d. to …
Call Me Ann is a rock opera biography of Ann Richards, and examines her life, her times, and what her election and subsequent re-election loss meant as her political career ended and George W. Bush's began. Texas and Houston characters and situations feature prominently, as her history intersects with Governor Mark White, President George W. …
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is hosting the “Unlock the Future” campaign with a rally in Houston. We are also issuing a Bill of Rights that will be delivered to top level government officials and launching an #UnlockTheFuture social media campaign. Immigrant families are being inhumanely locked away in horrific and immoral detention facilities in …
On Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 6pm, Rothko Chapel and the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs will celebrate the influence of Dr. Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement on environmental justice with a program, “Actions of Change: From the Civil Rights Movement to the Struggle for Environmental Justice.” The free program …
On Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 10am to 2pm, Rothko Chapel and Texas Environmental Justice Services will host a bus tour of toxic sites in Houston’s East End. The tour will be led by Juan Parras and Yvette Arellano of t.e.j.a.s. Tickets are $20 per person; registration is required at www.rothkochapel.org.
Join the Rothko Chapel for a virtual conversation on the state of LGBTQIA+ rights in the US with Alphonso David, President of Human Rights Campaign and Adri Perez, Policy & Advocacy Strategist at ACLU of Texas. Alphonso David will address national LGBTQIA+ issues and initiatives, followed by Adri Perez who will focus on the state …
Join us on Wednesday September 1, 2021 at 6:30 pm EST for a ZOOM conversation with artist Jose Figueroa. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Jose Figueroa will discuss his drawing practice, and his first public mural project he completed in his West Oakland neighborhood titled, Hello, Caution for Children. The event …
You are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring interviews with US faith leaders, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the global South, and presentations by UN officials and other experts. The videos walk viewers through four key climate policy issues that intersect with universal faith concerns for vulnerable and marginalized …
Join Priya Zachariah, Chief Resilience and Sustainability Officer for the City of Houston, as she discusses the City of Houston’s Climate Action Plan and the Resilient Houston plan. Priya will explain how the City of Houston’s Climate Action Plan aims to address reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the Resilient Houston plan addresses community resilience, …
Most people don’t realize quite how pivotal the next eight years are for the future of our climate, our planet, and our civilization. Join Phoebe Barnard, lead author of the global climate action blueprint, “World Scientists’ Warnings Into Action: Local to Global,” with 15 top global scientists, economists and governance specialists, as she outlines the …
The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to celebrate Earth Day/Month by joining our team for the online Earth Month EcoChallenge. This EcoChallenge focuses on the sustainable development goals of the United Nations, with categories of: basic needs & security, health & equity, education & livelihood, economy & communities and climate & ecosystems. You …
You are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring interviews with US faith leaders, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the global South, and presentations by UN officials and other experts. The videos walk viewers through four key climate policy issues that intersect with universal faith concerns for vulnerable and marginalized …
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, …
Members of Citizen's Climate Lobby explain the ins and outs of carbon fee & dividend as an economic policy tool to address climate change. Learn about the positive impact not only on the environment, but also on jobs, the economy, and human health. And, carbon fee & dividend has been deemed by economists as the …
Join your HRC Houston community to watch and discuss the 2024 National Democratic Convention at Angel Share from 7pm-10pm on August 22, 2024. 924 Congress St, Houston, TX 77002
You are especially invited to watch and discuss the upcoming Presidential Election of 2024 with your LGBTQ+ Houston community at Tom's Watch Bar on Tuesday, November 5th from 6-11 PM @ 1201 Caroline Suite #161 (Level G). Valet available and there is a parking garage across the street. This event is hosted by the Human …
This morning, many of us may be feeling anxious and uncertain. However, no matter what comes our way, our mission remains clear and unchanged: to empower our LGBTQ+ community to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. We welcome you to join us tonight at the Center to come together in community.
Join the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce in Galveston for an important discussion post-election. With potential legal and societal shifts on the horizon, staying informed and proactive is essential for the LGBTQ+ community. The Chamber invites you to an important discussion on post-election legal strategies and protections designed to empower LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and …
Join us for the return of "unPRESIDENTed", the queer political cabaret's special 2025 Shake-up Show. It's an anything goes, in your face, stickin' it to the man, don't tell me what to do celebration of queer defiance through art. An evening of performance art, spoken word, and short films; from serious to camp and mild …