General information about Peace Camp Houston: For each week, the camp runs from 9 am to 3 pm – day camp only! We plan for staff to be there by 8:30 am each day so you can drop off your children after that time. After-camp care is available if requested in advance on the registration […]
In the heart of Houston lies Levy Park, a once-neglected space now transformed into a vibrant community hub. Join Stephanie Kiouses, Park Director, as she explores Levy Park's renewal, restoration, and regeneration, showcasing the transformative power of urban revitalization projects. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk […]
General information about Peace Camp Houston: For each week, the camp runs from 9 am to 3 pm – day camp only! We plan for staff to be there by 8:30 am each day so you can drop off your children after that time. After-camp care is available if requested in advance on the registration […]
PeaceCon 2024: Get Your Tickets Today!Tickets for PeaceCon 2024 – Status Quo No More: Building Peace in the Time of Rising Violent Conflict are now available, and for a limited time, we are offering an "Early Bird" discount! PeaceCon 2024 will operate in both virtual and in-person formats, meaning that participants may choose to attend digitally […]
The Houston Peace & Justice Center is excited to announce the Peacemaker Awardees who we will recognize at our annual Peacemaker Awards Ceremony on Nov. 10, and encourage you to make your reservations soon for this event - which is also the primary fundraiser for the year, for all of HPJC's activities. Photo credit for […]
Join other members of HPJC to learn and share ways we can make HPJC more effective this year in supporting all peace and justice issues. A light breakfast will be served. Please RSVP by Thursday, Jan 9 so we have enough food! RSVP to Sophia Moreau 832-326-6149 or sofymoreau212@gmail.com
Join us for a timely conversation of the adverse health impacts of war and the US military-industrial complex. Keynote speaker David Vine will share a historical narrative of the relationship between the US economy and military imperialism, including the ways this history has impacted our community health, followed by a panel discussion with a doctor, […]
Local neighborhood celebration of the good works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Location: 3144 Meridian Pkwy Arcola, TX 77583 (Just west off HWY 288 South)
Due to permit issues, we will have a peaceful protest/sit-in and the People's Peaceful Protest is changing venues from Discovery Green to City Hall. We will meet at City Hall at 1PM Jan. 18. Lawn chairs and small coolers will be allowed. Please leave glass containers at home. No mace, pocket knives, guns, multi-tools or […]
HPJC is proud to be marching in the Original Martin Luther King Jr Day Parade hosted by the Black Heritage Society in Downtown Houston. If you would like to march with us, please contact Sophia Moreau at 832 326 6149 or sofymoreau212@gmail.com for details on when and where to meet. We have limited spots in […]
On January 20th, people from cities and towns across the country will come together in a nationwide mobilization opposing Trump’s ultra-right, billionaire agenda. It will be a National Day of Action to demand a future that centers the needs of the people over the interest of the wealthy elite. There will be actions in all […]
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has scheduled the execution of Steven Nelson. Join the Death Row Angels and other activists outside the Walls Unit in Huntsville on the corner of Ave. I and 12th Street for the vigil/protest and let TDCJ, Gov. Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton and all of Texas know we […]
Sunrise Movement Houston Hub and the Economic Justice Working Group of HPJC invites you to our Discord Server for Movie Night! Saturday, February 8, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm "Storming Caesar's Palace" chronicles the life of Ruby Duncan, an activist who fights the welfare system and becomes a White House advisor. A real-life superhero, […]
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has scheduled the execution of Richard Tabler. Join the Death Row Angels and other activists outside the Walls Unit in Huntsville on the corner of Ave. I and 12th Street for the vigil/protest and let TDCJ, Gov. Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton and all of Texas know we […]
Our first HPJC Board meeting for 2025 will be held over Zoom. The Zoom Invitation and Agenda will be sent by email to all board members no later than Feb 8th.
Join Texas Organizing Project Members in unity with the community in a lively, joyful atmosphere, as we celebrate Black History Month in acknowledgement of our ancestors. There will be live performances and a pop-up market with local vendors. CONTACT CHRIS JENKINS 5830A VAN FLEET STREET, HOUSTON TX 77033
The TCADP 2025 Annual conference: Becoming a Catalysts for Change will feature a keynote address by State Representative Joe Moody and a panel discussion with David Martin Davies, Beech Stolhandske McNeel and Michelle Pitcher. Presentation of Awards will be given to the Friends meeting of Austin, Shirl A. P. Solomon, Rev. Brian Wharton, and Gretchen […]
Join Live Oak Friends in welcoming singer songwriter Tom Neilson to Houston to share his witty yet right on social commentary in support of building a movement toward creating a world that works for all of us.
Sunrise Houston is an organization dedicated to building a movement of young people across race and class; stopping the climate crisis and creating millions of good jobs in the process. We will be hosting a MASS MEETING for any and all high school and college students interested in stopping the devastating effects of climate change. We will […]
Susan Abulhawa's very short presentation, 18 minutes at the Oxford Student Union, is an important video. We watch and discuss in detail. Please come with an open and inquisitive mind. Susan Abulhawa is a Palestinian-American scientist, writer, and activist. Her first novel, Mornings in Jenin, was translated into 32 languages and sold over a million […]
