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SUMMARY:North Texas Giving Day
DESCRIPTION:It’s almost that time of year again when North Texans show love for their favorite North Texas nonprofits!   \nShow your support for Resource Center by joining North Texas’ largest online giving event! From 6am to midnight help raise awareness for Resource Center and our programs supporting people affected by HIV/AIDS and LGBT youth\, individuals\, families and seniors. Last year we raised over $22\,000 to benefit our more than 60\,000 clients. Together we can go for the gusto and break last year’s record as the need of services in our community grows. \nOn September 22\, make your gift at https://northtexasgivingday.org/npo/resource-center.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/north-texas-giving-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160921T180000
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SUMMARY:TPI Prison Services Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about our Prison Services Committee\, doing work to support and advocate for incarcerated trans persons across Texas.  \nOne object of all our committees is to grow participation and encourage leadership through support\, encouragement\, and community participation! We hope to rotate facilitators to give people experience planning and running meetings\, with help from committee leaders when needed. \nIn Prison Services\, we are currently writing letters and taking on other tasks to support incarcerated trans persons. One task is design an publication of two texts written by incarcerated members on surviving prison in general\, and surviving solitary confinement.  \nWe’ll be teaching the basics about letter writing and coming together to support each other with advice and debriefing (some of the letters and situations can be very heavy and emotionally challenging) so we all help each other do this better. \nPlease post questions or suggestions if you have any! \nGuests are welcome; come out and learn! We really need help with writing letters\, so if you can come help\, please do!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-prison-services-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160921T180000
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SUMMARY:Criminal Justice Teach-In
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URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/criminal-justice-teach-in-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160919T210000
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SUMMARY:Prison Letter Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: If you are coming\, you must let Nell know as if no one is coming she has another conflicting event to attend: nell@tpride.org or 214-394-9835\, text or call. \nInterested in writing letters to incarcerated trans or gender nonconforming persons\, but need some guidance and encouragement? Want to write but not sure what to say? Or afraid that you might not know how to help someone advocate for their safety or healthcare needs? Or maybe you would rather write while in a social setting\, sharing space with friends and community? Then join us for the Prison Letter Writers Workshop! \nTPI’s Prison Services Committee writes letters to incarcerated trans persons\, but we wanted to provide additional opportunity to support our siblings behind the walls. If you want to learn and try writing someone\, maybe just a one-off letter of support and encouragement without committing to write more\, or see what it is like before committing\, this is a time to do that! \nWe’ll talk a little about our work overall with incarcerated persons and some of the individuals we are connected with. And we’ll do our best to answer any questions you may have. \nIf you are interested in writing a letter or just learning about this work\, stop by around 6pm or later (we close about 9pm) and chat with others and consider writing a letter! \nAlso\, we are considering moving this to Saturday. If you would like to participate and a Saturday meeting would be better or worse for you\, let us know whether or not to move the time: nell@tpride.org.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/prison-letter-writing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160918T020000
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SUMMARY:Get Out the Vote! Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:Join us to organize our communities and get out the vote to elect local champions who will help us win criminal justice reform\, good jobs\, immigrants’ rights and neighborhoods of opportunity!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/get-out-the-vote-kick-off/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T180000
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SUMMARY:Break ICE meeting
DESCRIPTION:What is Saturday? BreakICE Day! \nTPI is hosting weekly meetings to get ready for information dissemination and actions related to ICE opening a new detention center in Alvarado\, Texas. This will be the second location in the nation with a dedicated pod to detain trans persons. \nThere is NO reason to deny persons seeking asylum community based detention EXCEPT that congress has set a 34\,000 bed quota at the behest of private prison operators who make money by putting people in cages! \nThere is NO reason to take trans persons seeking asylum half-way across the country — away from family\, community support\, and legal representation — to bring them to a state that is unfriendly to asylum seekers and that is bent on violence against trans persons\, as seen by the suits and other actions being pressed by our state government representatives! \nThe schedule is subject to change\, but here is what we currently have planned: \n~ September 17\, 3 – 6pm — recap from September 10\, select prior ideas for further development\, set up system for tracking people and keeping people safe\, create banners and signs \n~ September 24\, 3 – 6pm — recap from September 17 meeting\, develop community outreach and direct action plans\, work on banners and signs \n~ October – December — begin implementing community outreach and information dissemination first\, then other actions as we move into December \nWe will need people involved at a variety of levels\, from those who wish to keep track of people and keep people engaged and make sure they are safe\, to those who wish to take on support roles\, to those willing to take part in direct actions at various locations. \nIf you would like to contact someone for more information\, please email TPI at info@tpride.org or call us at 214-449-1439.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/break-ice-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T190000
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SUMMARY:Teen Pride: A Celebration For All
DESCRIPTION:FREE Fourth Annual “Teen Pride: A Celebration For All” For LGBTQ Youth & Allies Age 13-19- Saturday\, September 17\, 2016 from 2:00PM-7:00PM \nDALLAS\, Texas – September 17\, 2016\nReal Live Connection\, presents the Forth Annual “Teen Pride: A Celebration For All”: a pride celebration for Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Teenagers and Allies ages 13 -19\, Saturday\, September 17\, 2016 at the Oak Lawn United Methodist Church from 2:00PM-7:00PM.  \n“Teen Pride: A Celebration For All” is FREE for all LGBTQ Youth and Allies ages 13-19. It is suggested that Adults accompanying teens pay a $5 donation fee. Come out and enjoy a day full of youth speakers\, free food\, drag performances\, entertainment\, games\, prizes\, resources\, and fun. \nCelebrate Teen Pride Saturday\, September 17th! Get ready to make new friends\, enjoy free food\, entertainment\, and activities. This year’s event is Multicultural themed so come dressed in your best attire. Real Live Connection will be hosting a live game show (trivia answers will be displayed on social media @rlc365) and if you are feeling creative beforehand enter the Teen Pride Art Competition. For more details email art@rlc365.org. We look forward to celebrating pride with you.  \n“Teen Pride: A Celebration For All” Details:\n•	Pride Celebration for LBGTQ Youth and Allies Age 13-19\n•	Cost is FREE for Youth and Allies. $5 suggested donation for Adults accompanying a teen or group of teens.\n•	Date: Saturday\, September 17th\, 2016\n•	Time: 2:00PM-7:00PM\n•	Location:\nOak Lawn United Methodist Church\n3014 Oak Lawn Ave\nDallas\, TX 75219\n•	Off Bus Lines 39 and 409\n•	Attire: Multicultural if you choose\n•	Activities:\no	Youth Speakers\no	Open Mic\no	Show and Tell About Your Own Culture\no	Live Game Show\no	Free Food\no	Art Competition (email art@rlc365.org for details)\no	Entertainment\no	Games\no	Prizes\no	Connection to LGBTQ and Youth Resources\n•	Current Sponsors: Aids Walk South Dallas\, Oak Lawn United Methodist Church\, The Dallas Voice \nIf you would like to be involved as a sponsor\, vendor\, or volunteer contact: pr@rlc365.org or call 469-666-REAL (7325).  \nReal Live Connection hopes to see you there. \nReal Live Connection also accepts donations for programming and event costs.\n	Visit: http://www.rlc365.org\n	Or\nMake payable to:\nReal Live Connection\n	3824 Cedar Springs Rd. Suite 1191\n	Dallas\, TX 75219 \nAbout Real Live Connection:\nReal Live Connection (RLC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing positive development and life-enhancing programs to at risk youth ages 13-19. We strive to do this by holding events and workshops that enable us to engage with this extraordinary\, but often ignored\, group.  We provide a all inclusive safe space for youth to not only learn\, but also build relationships with them and guide them in ways to use their interests and skills to achieve success. Currently RLC’s focus is on Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Teenagers and Allies because these individuals make up the largest demographic of at risk youth. \nReal Live Connection’s mission is to provide positive development and life-enhancing programs to at risk youth\, ages 13-19\, to eliminate barriers\, restrictions and life issues. RLC creates an inclusive safe space to educate\, develop\, and connect youth to build positive relationships with their peers and community resources. RLC bridges the gap between adults and youth in our society by providing programming such as: Coming Out\, Coping with Loss\, Self Esteem\, Health\, Depression\, Suicide\, Teen Pregnancy\, Youth Homelessness\, Teen Dating\, Safety\, Transitioning\, Life Skills\, Employment\, and Bullying. RLC’s current emphasis focuses on Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, and Questioning (LGBTQ) young adults and Allies because these individuals make up the largest demographic of at risk youth.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/teen-pride-a-celebration-for-all/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T140000
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SUMMARY:TOP DUMP TRUMP GOTV Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:#DUMPTRUMP\nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS // INVITEN SUS AMIG@S \nSick of all of the hate? Frustrated with our current criminal justice system? Angry at the discrimination immigrants face? \nReady to take action? The Texas Organizing Project (TOP) is launching its volunteer Get Out The Vote (GOTV) program on Saturday\, 9/17 from 9 AM to 2 PM at our BRAND NEW TOP Northside location\, 2613 Fulton St\, Houston\, TX 77009. \nNewcomers and veterans are welcome to develop their skills in speaking with voters directly through doorknocking and phonebanking.  \nTraining\, lunch\, childcare and entertainment with special guests included for all participants. Prizes will be awarded to the HIGHEST RANKING doorknocker and phonebanker! \nEVERY VOTE COUNTS. Even if you can’t vote\, make sure that your COMMUNITY votes on the issues that represents you: immigration reform\, good jobs\, criminal justice reform and neighborhood rights! \n— \nCansad@ de todo el odio? Frustrad@ con nuestro sistema criminal actual? Enojad@ con toda la discriminación con que l@s inmigrantes se enfrentan?   \nList@ para tomar accion? La Texas Organizing Project (TOP) esta lanzando nuestro programa voluntario de sacar el voto (Get Out The Vote/GOTV) en el sabado\, 17 de septiembre a las 9 AM a 2 PM en nuestra NUEVA oficina en Northside\,\, 2613 Fulton St\, Houston\, TX 77009. \nL@s voluntari@s nuevos y experimentados son bienvenidos a desarrollar sus habilidades en contato direto con votantes por tocando puertas y haciendo llamadas.  \nEl entrenamiento\, almuerzo\, cuidado de ninos y entrenamiento con invitados especiales son incluidos para todos los participantes. Premios disponibles para l@s voluntarios de tocar y llamar mejor clasificad@s! \nCADA VOTO CUENTA. Si no puede votar Usted\, asegurarse que su COMUNIDAD vote en los asuntos que le representan: la reforma migratoria\, buenos trabajos\, la reforma de justicia criminal y derechos del vecindario!  \n***Upcoming events in YOUR neighborhood / Próximos eventos en SU vecindario***  \nSaturday\, 10/1/16\n9 AM – 2 PM\nSouth Park\nLocation TBA \nSaturday\, 10/15/16\n9 AM – 2 PM\nEast End\nLocation TBA \nMonday\, 10/31/16 (TRICK OR VOTE)\n2 PM – 7 PM\nAcres HOME Barber College\n2306 Ferguson Way. Houston\, TX 77088
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/top-dump-trump-gotv-kickoff/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160916T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T010000
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UID:1655-1474063200-1474074000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Panty Raid presents Texas PRIDE
DESCRIPTION:Git yer boots out & scoot on over! Mustache Envy\, Panty Raid & guests will be 2-steppin’ their way on the dance floor. So grab yer partna & join us in a knee-slappin’ good time. YEEEE HAW!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/panty-raid-presents-texas-pride/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160914T210000
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SUMMARY:TPI Anti-Violence Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in doing something to address violence against trans and gender nonconforming folks? From general discrimination and stigma to dealing with police harassment and violence\, come get involved and be part of the solution! The Anti-Violence Committee meets the second Wednesday of every month! \nBe a part of YOUR family and YOUR community finding ways to solve anti-trans violence.  \nSuggestions that the committee has put forward to work on (these can change based on participation): \n– designing a “know your rights” card for street outreach\n– organizing a “Let’s Talk About It” forum and discussion with guest speakers addressing sex work safety and harm reduction\, PrEP access (including doctors willing to work with target populations)\n– other ideas are invited! \nGuests are always welcome — come out\, socialize with friends\, make new friends\, get involved\, and change the world!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-anti-violence-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160914T193000
DTSTAMP:20160830T180157Z
CREATED:20160830T180157Z
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UID:1623-1473874200-1473881400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:5 Factor Sponsor Mixer
DESCRIPTION:This is our exclusive event where we say “Thank You” to our generous Patrons and Corporate Sponsors that help us produce 5 Factor. Mix and mingle with this year’s honorees and Resource Center’s most generous 5 Factor supporters! \nAll are welcome to attend this free event. Cash bar and complimentary light bites! \nSponsorship opportunities for 5 Factor will be available at the event. \nView 5 Factor event info.\,sponsorship opportunities and a current list of 5 Factor sponsors at http://www.myresourcecenter.org/5factor.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/5-factor-sponsor-mixer/
LOCATION:Villa-O Restaurant\, 4514 Travis St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160913T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160920T203000
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SUMMARY:Fall Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next four Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm to learn the history of police brutality in Dallas and ways to protect yourself and get involved. Detailed descriptions below.   \nSeptember 13:\nDallas is America’s Greatest\nUntold Story of Police Brutality.\nInequality pervades every aspect of life in\nDallas – in the high and growing rates of\nchild poverty and homelessness; in\nsubstandard and unaffordable housing; in\nthe underfunded\, de facto segregated\nschools – but nowhere is this inequality\nmore pronounced than in policing. Dallas\nhas a 43-year history of unaccountable\npolice use of deadly force. Every instance\nof death by police gunfire in Dallas over\nthe past 43 years – and there have been\nhundreds – has been found to be justified\nby police internal affairs\, the district\nattorney\, and the Dallas County grand\njury. The last time a Dallas cop was\nindicted in a deadly shooting\, Richard\nNixon was President.  \nSeptember 20:\nKnow Your Rights\nWhen the Police Stop You.\nFind out your rights when you are\nconfronted with local police\, ICE\, FBI\, or\nyou name it. Do you know your rights if\nyou are stopped by the police? If a police\nofficer threatens or intimidates you? If\nthere is a raid in your community? Learn\nwhat your rights are in relation to ICE and\nlaw enforcement and what you can do to\nprotect you and your family. Learn how to\nbe proactive and empower yourself and\nothers without losing sight of the dangers\nassociated with exercising one’s power\nduring encounters with the police. \nSeptember 27:\nGrand Jury & Trial Jury:\nHow You Can Help Deliver Justice.\nJury Service is a critical aspect in\nachieving justice. Learn how the Dallas\nCounty Jury process works and why it is\nimportant to not only attend jury duty\,\nbut to also make an effort to become\njurors. You will learn all about both the\nGrand Jury process as well as Jury Trials\nfrom local veteran attorneys\, Anthony\nEiland and Nigel Redmond of Redmond\,\nEiland\, and Guidry\, PLLC. They will\npresent literature explaining the process\nand answer questions from the audience.  \nOctober 4:\nStride Toward Justice • 9 Steps to\nChange Policing in America.\nThere is a way forward. Come hear\nMAPB’s proposals for fair and just\npolicing locally\, statewide\, and\nthroughout the country: Independent\nprosecutors\, drug testing of officers\,\ncompensation for victims of police\,\nnational standards for use of deadly\nforce\, and more. Let’s work together for\nreal change.\nBring your ideas
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/fall-workshop-series/
LOCATION:South Dallas Cultural Center\, 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave\, Dallas\, TX\, 75210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160913T210000
DTSTAMP:20160910T020020Z
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SUMMARY:Respect Me!
DESCRIPTION:The second Tuesday of every month\, Trans Pride will host a discussion group for persons who are experiencing discrimination and harassment at home\, in the workplace\, or in other settings. The goal is a peer discussion to come up with creative options for addressing the violence\, as well as to look at possible options for legal and other administrative remedies. \nCertainly the events in Orlando have affected all of us. If you want to share space with family tonight\, our doors are open. \nIf you would like to join because you are experiencing harassment or discrimination\, because you have successfully dealt with discrimination and would like to share your experience with others\, or because you like to help moderate group discussions\, come join us any time from 6 to 9pm!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/respect-me-2/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T183000
DTSTAMP:20160910T170136Z
CREATED:20160910T170136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160910T170136Z
UID:1653-1473532200-1473532200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Open Call for Photo Shoot
DESCRIPTION:Open Photo Shoot to kick off our campaign #TXBlackWomenRiseUp
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/open-call-for-photo-shoot/
LOCATION:RBC\, 2617 Commerce St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T180000
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SUMMARY:Break ICE meeting
DESCRIPTION:What is Saturday? BreakICE Day! \nOn Saturday\, September 10\, TPI will start hosting weekly meetings to get ready for information dissemination and actions related to ICE opening a new detention center in Alvarado\, Texas. This will be the second location in the nation with a dedicated pod to detain trans persons. \nThere is NO reason to deny persons seeking asylum community based detention EXCEPT that congress has set a 34\,000 bed quota at the behest of private prison operators who make money by putting people in cages! \nThere is NO reason to take trans persons seeking asylum half-way across the country — away from family\, community support\, and legal representation — to bring them to a state that is unfriendly to asylum seekers and that is bent on violence against trans persons\, as seen by the suits and other actions being pressed by our state government representatives! \nThe schedule is subject to change\, but here is what we currently have planned: \n~ September 3\, any time 12 – 9pm — anyone interested in helping organize\, please stop by and contribute your ideas\, how you would like to be involved\, and learn about plans under consideration \n~ September 10\, 3 – 6pm — discuss detention system in general\, trans demographics\, ideas for community outreach\, ideas for direct action\, create banners and signs \n~ September 17\, 3 – 6pm — recap from September 10\, select prior ideas for further development\, set up system for tracking people and keeping people safe\, create banners and signs \n~ September 24\, 3 – 6pm — recap from September 17 meeting\, develop community outreach and direct action plans\, work on banners and signs \n~ October – December — begin implementing community outreach and information dissemination first\, then other actions as we move into December \nWe will need people involved at a variety of levels\, from those who wish to keep track of people and keep people engaged and make sure they are safe\, to those who wish to take on support roles\, to those willing to take part in direct actions at various locations. \nIf you would like to contact someone for more information\, please email TPI at info@tpride.org or call us at 214-449-1439.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/break-ice-meeting/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160908T210000
DTSTAMP:20160903T004840Z
CREATED:20160903T004840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160903T004840Z
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SUMMARY:TPI Trans Survivors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a peer support group that we would like to start\, and right now we are looking for persons who could guide a group discussion such as this. Until we find a facilitator\, TPI holds space during this time specifically to allow persons who have experienced violence to open up about their survival experience with supportive community. \nViolence is defined broadly. It includes not just physical and sexual assaults\, but also verbal abuse\, discrimination\, and harassment. One topic of discussion we will open the floor to this week is the violence of the Texas government in filing anti-trans suits\, and how that affects our daily lives. \nThe purpose is to provide a safe space for trans and gender diverse survivors of violence to talk about their experiences\, how they are coping\, and learn about other resources that may be available to help them cope. \nIf you would be interested in helping start this group\, and especially if you are both a survivor and have experience working with peer survivors\, please feel free to drop by between 6pm and closing to help develop this effort.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-trans-survivors-meeting/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160908T203000
DTSTAMP:20160819T040518Z
CREATED:20160819T040518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160819T040518Z
UID:1617-1473357600-1473366600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Choice + Champs Fete
DESCRIPTION:CHOICE + Champs begins to redefine Reproductive Choice and  brings awareness to the Reproductive Justice Movement in Texas. It is also a call to action for like-minded professionals within the DFW Metroplex area looking to get involved and change the status quo within communities they are connected to. \nThis event is a fundraiser for the 1st Ever Texas Black Women Reproductive Justice Policy Summit and the launch our campaign: #TXBlackWomenRiseUp.  \nTHE SUMMIT is a convening of leading women’s rights and reproductive justice advocates who will shed light on reproductive oppression’s harmful effects on women. \nTHE CAMPAIGN is a movement produced by and for black women in direct response to the lack of press coverage\, effective policy strategies\, and advocacy initiatives designed for Black women’s reproductive health in the state of Texas.  Through this campaign\, The Afiya Center will challenge the history of shame attached to black women’s choices in birthing using the reproductive justice framework. \nJoin us as we celebrate coming together to form a united front and be a part of building a powerful framework for ACTION!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/choice-champs-fete/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160907T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160907T200000
DTSTAMP:20160831T193503Z
CREATED:20160831T193503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T193503Z
UID:1627-1473271200-1473278400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Posters & Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Vounteers We NEED you! A fun oppertunity to earn your hours!  We will be making posters for the All Access event on Sept. 10. We provide FREE pizza and drinks. For more info on ALL ACCESS http://www.teafund.org/all_access_dallas
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/posters-pizza/
LOCATION:The Afiya Center\, 501 Wynnewood Village Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160906T210000
DTSTAMP:20160903T004837Z
CREATED:20160903T004837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160903T004837Z
UID:1633-1473184800-1473195600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Housing Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:TPI has seen a big increase in requests for help in housing over the last few months. We would like to start a Housing Services Committee that would improve access to existing shelter facilities and further develop the Dallas Trans Shared Housing Project\, as well as take on other issues addressing discrimination in housing. \nWe are inviting anyone who is interested in this work to come talk with others about where you would like to see the work go\, and how you could contribute. This is preliminary work to form a committee to continue the important efforts to improve access to adequate shelter and housing for trans persons in the Dallas area.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-housing-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160905T200000
DTSTAMP:20160903T004835Z
CREATED:20160903T004835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160903T004835Z
UID:1631-1473098400-1473105600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Healthcare Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Healthcare Committee is working on the first of a series of forums around trans healthcare\, healthy relationships\, and healthy living! If we can get more people involved\, we will also start planning another health fair! \nFor the forums\, the first is expected to be on the topic of relationships and healthy dynamics relating to your partners. \nThe plan is to follow this with sexual health for trans and gender diverse persons. \nForums also under consideration include the other topics we consider for our health fairs: binder safety\, packers\, and STPs; spiritual health; food security and nutrition; substance use safety; mental health; and reproductive health. All will depend on community resources and sources of expertise. \nCome get involved\, add your expertise\, request to do a presentation\, socialize with the committee participants\, and help plan forums that are meaningful to you and your friends! If you have a different topic you want to cover\, come discuss and let’s see how we can work it in! \nOpen to all. Committee meetings always include time for everyone to discuss issues and problems going on in their lives in a safe environment.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/healthcare-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160903T120000
DTSTAMP:20160830T215217Z
CREATED:20160830T215217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T215217Z
UID:1625-1472896800-1472904000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Foro de inmigracion/Immigration Forum
DESCRIPTION:Texas Organizing Project (TOP)  te invita este Sabado 3 de Septiembre a un foro de inmigracion donde te daremos la informacion mas actualizada sobre el tema de inmigracion\, DACA/DAPA\, y tambien te haremos una evaluacion gratis para ver si calificas para algun alivio. Representantes acreditados/as y abogados estaran disponibles ahi mismo para contestar las preguntas de tu caso y habran referidos disponibles ahi mismo. Esperamos verte pronto!\n__________\nTexas Organizing Project (TOP) invtes you this Saturday\, September 3 to an immigration forum where we’ll have the most up-to-date information on immigration\, DACA/DAPA\, and w’ell also provide you a FREE screening to see if you qualify for  relief. Accredited representatives and attorneys will be available on-site to answer your questions\, and there will be referrals available as well. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/foro-de-inmigracionimmigration-forum/
LOCATION:Texas Organizing Project\, 2404 Caroline St\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160901T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160901T210000
DTSTAMP:20160826T230200Z
CREATED:20160826T230200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160826T230200Z
UID:1621-1472754600-1472763600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board Meeting Agenda\, September 1\, 2016 \nOpen to the public\, but only board members can vote. Please see our member guidelines if you would like to be involved!\nhttp://tpride.org/about/membership.php \n— Call to Order\n— Check-In and Announcements\n— Reports from Officers\n— Committee Reports\n— Programs report\n— Unfinished Business\n— New Business\n— Open End\n— Adjourn
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160901T200000
DTSTAMP:20160826T230144Z
CREATED:20160826T230144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160826T230144Z
UID:1619-1472752800-1472760000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:RIght 2 Justice Teach-In
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, September 1 for a discussion around how we can organize to overhaul existing policies to make sure ALL communities of color in Houston have a right to justice! Topics to be discussed will include: \n– Bail system reform\n– Implementing cite & release\n– Ending debtors prison\n– Ending collaboration with ICE\n– Drug diversion\n– Police accountability\n– Youth justice \nThe Right 2 Justice Campaign is a coordinated organizing effort to push forward a community-driven policy platform with the explicit goal of occupying the public discourse and making BIG reforms for the City of Houston and Harris County Criminal Justice Systems.  \nParticipating organizations include: American Civil Liberties of Texas\, BLMHTX\, Mi Familia Vota\, No More Blood Shed Movement\, Power House Ministries\, OG1: Operation Outreach\, SEIU: Service Employees International Union-Texas\, S.H.A.P.E Community Center\, The People Hold the Purse\, Truth & Justice\, TOP: Texas Organizing Project\, Truth to Power\, United We Dream\, New Black Panther Party\, TPI: Think Peace International \, and HPJC: Houston Peace and Justice Center. \nFor more information\, contact Brandon Morgan at (713) 677-3968 or bmorgan@organizetexas.org.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/right-2-justice-teach-in/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160825T200000
DTSTAMP:20160708T182758Z
CREATED:20160708T182758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160708T182758Z
UID:1580-1472148000-1472155200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Back-To-School fundraiser benefiting Youth First
DESCRIPTION:Exciting event details to come!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/back-to-school-fundraiser-benefiting-youth-first-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160820T200000
DTSTAMP:20160729T105413Z
CREATED:20160729T105413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160729T105413Z
UID:1596-1471716000-1471723200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Fort Worth: Outreach/Protest At Ringling Bros Circus
DESCRIPTION:Please join ACT to educate circus goers about the cruelty and exploitation that animals suffer in the circus. Ringling Bros Circus may not longer use elephant acts in their shows\, but they still have tigers\, lions\, zebras\, horses\, and other animals capable of the same suffering as elephants being confined and abused daily.  \nMaterials provides\, but homemade signs are also welcome!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/fort-worth-outreachprotest-at-ringling-bros-circus/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160818T203000
DTSTAMP:20160808T222602Z
CREATED:20160808T222602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160808T222602Z
UID:1601-1471545000-1471552200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Right To Justice Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, August 18 for a discussion around how we can organize to overhaul existing policies to make sure ALL communities of color in Houston have a right to justice! Topics to be discussed will include: \n– Bail system reform\n– Implementing cite & release\n– Ending debtors prison\n– Ending collaboration with ICE\n– Drug diversion\n– Police accountability\n– Youth justice \nFor more information\, contact Dorothy Wagner\, (832) 322-8242\, dwagner@organizetexas.org.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/right-to-justice-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160816T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160816T123000
DTSTAMP:20160809T000632Z
CREATED:20160809T000632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160809T000632Z
UID:1605-1471345200-1471350600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Right2Justice Press Conference
DESCRIPTION:The time has come to rollout our Right2Justice platform. TOP invites you to join us as we call for:\n – Bail reform\n– Implementing cite & release\n– Ending debtors prison\n– Ending collaboration with ICE\n– Drug diversion\n– Police accountability\n– Youth justice\nAll are welcome as we build momentum towards insuring that we all have a #Right2Justice.\nFor more information please call Brandon at (713) 677-3968
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/right2justice-press-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160813T200000
DTSTAMP:20160729T105410Z
CREATED:20160729T105410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160729T105410Z
UID:1594-1471111200-1471118400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Night 2: Outreach/Protest At Ringling Bros Circus
DESCRIPTION:Please join ACT to educate circus goers about the cruelty and exploitation that animals suffer in the circus. Ringling Bros Circus may not longer use elephant acts in their shows\, but they still have tigers\, lions\, zebras\, horses\, and other animals capable of the same suffering as elephants being confined and abused daily.  \nMaterials provides\, but homemade signs are also welcome!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/night-2-outreachprotest-at-ringling-bros-circus/
LOCATION:American Airlines Center\, 2500 Victory Ave\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160812T200000
DTSTAMP:20160706T190936Z
CREATED:20160706T190936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160706T190936Z
UID:1578-1471024800-1471032000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Young Professionals Advisory Council Mixer
DESCRIPTION:View original artwork by the Center’s Youth First participants while learning more about the Center’s Young Professionals Advisory Council. http://www.myresourcecenter.org/ypac
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/young-professionals-advisory-council-mixer-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160811T200000
DTSTAMP:20160810T175622Z
CREATED:20160810T175622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160810T175622Z
UID:1607-1470938400-1470945600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TOP Media & Leadership Training
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Organizing Project (TOP) invites you to participate in our #ID4ALL Strategy Meeting. \nLearn how to\nPublic Speak\,\nCommunicate with the press\,\nand develope a strong message! \nThis will be a (TOP) members only event\nContact: Constance C. Luo\n(832) 494-8406\ncluo@organizetexas.org \nThursday\, August 11\, 2016\n6PM – 8PM\nCarnegie Library\n1050 Quitman\nHouston. TX 77009 \nMany Houstonians lack access to government-issued identification cards\, which creates barriers for folks without a permanent address to access local city services and apply for jobs\, for moms to volunteer at their kids’ schools\, for families to access critical medical care or open a bank account\, and for our neighbors to be able to identify themselves in interactions with the police. With a city ID\, all of us who are proud to call Houston home can be recognized as Houstonians\, regardless of immigration status\, homeless status\, income or age. \nCome and learn about an innovative program that decreases violent crime and increases public trust between police and community members. At the forum we will learn about the need in our community and about similar initiatives in place in New York City and North Carolina. Join us to learn how Houston can be the first city in Texas to honor all of its residents with IDs for ALL!\n——————————————————————————\nEl Proyecto de Organización de Texas (TOP ) le invita a participar en nuestro # ID4ALL reunión de estrategia . \nAprender como\nHablar en publico\,\nComunicarsa con la prensa\,\ny desarrollar un mensaje fuerte! \nEste será un ( TOP ) miembros único evento\nContacto: Constanza C Luo\n(832) 494-8406\ncluo@organizetexas.org \nJueves\, 11 de agosto 2016\n6PM – 8PM\nBiblioteca Carnegie\n1050 Quitman\nHouston. TX 77009 \nMucha gente no tiene acceso a tarjetas de identificación del gobierno\, que crea barreras para personas sin una direccion permanente para acceder servicios de la ciudad y aplica para trabajos\, para madres hacer voluntariado en las escuelas de sus hijos\, para familias aceder atencion critica médica y abrir una cuenta bancaria y para nuestros vecinos que necesitan identificarse a si mismos con la policía. Con una ID municipal\, todos nosotros que estámos orgullosos de llamar Houston nuestro hogar podemos ser reconocidos como houstonianos\, sin importar el estatus de inmigración\, sin hogar\, nivel de ingresos o edad. \nVen para aprender de un programa innovador que ha reducido drásticamente el nivel de crimen violento y empoderado inmigrantes indocumentados\, personas sin hogar\, ancianos y jóvenes de bajo ingresos y ex convictos. Hacemos Houston la próxima ciudad con IDs para TODOS! #ID4ALL
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/top-media-leadership-training/
LOCATION:Carnegie Regional Library\, 1050 Quitman St\, Houston\, TX\, 77009\, United States
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