Bill Crosier, President of Houston Peace & Justice Center discusses his organization and politics.
The president of the Houston Peace & Justice Center (HPJC), Bill Crosier, discusses the purpose of the organization and current politics.
Statement on Russia/Ukraine War
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a violation of International law. We condemn it. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a deadly escalation of a long-simmering conflict. Russia is not solely responsible for the tensions, but they are the ones who have initiated a large-scale military action. Russian forces should immediately withdraw to the positions established in …
A Way Forward: A History of Racism in Law Enforcement
Recently The Center for the Healing of Racism examined the history of racism in law enforcement in the United States.
A perspective of the Ukraine Russia conflict Americans must hear from a foreign affair journalist in Kyiv, Ukraine
Terrell Jermaine Starr, a foreign affairs journalist in Kyiv, Ukraine, gives the most detailed story about the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Terrell Jermaine Starr from Kyiv, Ukraine. I watched Tifanny Cross’ Cross Connection today. I was pleasantly surprised to hear independent foreign affairs journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr take on the Russia/Ukraine conflict and its geopolitical and local …
We are Choosing Not to Learn from History
Russia is upset by the expansion of NATO and should be. NATO left its defensive strategy years ago when it attacked Yugoslavia, and now by breaking promises and expanding to the borders of Russia.
Peacemaker Awards Citations for George Floyd Foundation & James Byrd Jr. Family
On Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, HPJC and My Brother’s Keeper-Houston honored both the George Floyd Foundation and the James Byrd Jr. family during HPJC’s annual Peacemaker Awards Ceremony. The citations on the plaques are both moving and poetic.
Supreme Court paused one execution. Now U.S. should abolish the death penalty.
Evidence strongly suggests that the death penalty is still being applied in an arbitrary and capricious manner. Who does and does not get the death penalty depends not only on the crime, but also the economic status and race of the defendant and where the crime was committed. The death penalty should be abolished.
Reform, Don’t Defend – HPJC President Jeff Reese’s Houston Chronicle LTE
The city of Minneapolis did the right thing for George Floyd, so why is Houston spending tax dollars to fight against discovering what happened 2 years ago in the Harding St. raid, without implementing long-needed reforms?
Save Myanmar Rally
Help protest against the violence and brutal suppression by the military against the peaceful pro-democracy protests. We will be holding the Protest in front of Chevron Headquarters in Houston to urge Chevron to stop dealing with Junta, to bankrolling Junta, and to cut ties with Junta.
HPJC featured Martina Grifaldo for Women’s History Month
HPJC presented this event for Women’s History Month with our own Martina Grifaldo. She spoke about her difficult move to the United States along with her tribulations. But it really is a positive story. Martina has used her hardships to help many throughout Harris County and various communities in the state. Mrs. Grifaldo founded and …
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