HPJC’s Annual Peacemaker Awards Ceremony
Houston Peace & Justice Center honored several heroes in our community. They received their recognition at the HPJC’s Annual Peacemaker Awards Ceremony.
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HPJC Endorses GHCfJ Resolution Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Houston Peace & Justice Center has endorsed a resolution authored by Johnny Mata and the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice, calling for support of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and opposing efforts by certain Governors and legislators to take us backwards with regard to DEI.
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HPJC Joins Others in Pushing for a Christmas Truce in Ukraine
HPJC is signing on to a statement proposed by Fellowship of Reconciliation-USA, CODEPINK, and the National Council of Elders. It calls for a Christmas Truce in the Ukraine war. The hope is this might “pave the way for negotiations to reach a lasting security agreement to end the bloodshed”, as Code Pink puts it.
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Texas Prisons Need Major Reforms in Use of Solitary Confinement
Texas prisons greatly overuse solitary confinement, with some inmates kept there for over 10 years, and sometimes over 20 years. All inmates in solitary should have an independent group review every 60 days.
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HPJC Responds to Tragedy in Uvalde TX and Buffalo NY
It’s time to say NO to the gun lobby and the National Rifle Association (NRA). The Houston Peace & Justice Center stands up for common-sense controls on firearms, including weapons of mass destruction. We say NO to the NRA, who is beholden to gun manufacturers for funding.
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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
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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.
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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
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.
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