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SUMMARY:Movimiento Texas - Immigration Organizing Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Despite the Supreme Court’s unfavorable ruling last week on President Obama’s executive orders\, TOP immigrant families in Dallas are fired up and ready to plan next steps for the immigration campaign locally. Join the fight by coming to our next organizing meeting this Thursday\, June 30 at 6 p.m. at Iglesia San Felipe (8131 Military Pkwy.\, Dallas\, TX 75227).  \nFor more information\, contact Liz Magallanes\, (469) 766-2399\, lmagallanes@organizetexas.org.  \n___________________________________________________ \n¡Ahora es el tiempo para unirnos y ceclamar nuestra victoria! Tendremos una reunión para seguir la lucha y aprender nuestros derechos. \nPara más información\, llame a Liz Magallanes al (469) 766-2399\, lmagallanes@organizetexas.org.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/movimiento-texas-immigration-organizing-meeting/
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SUMMARY:ID 4 ALL Forum
DESCRIPTION:All Houstonians\, regardless of immigration status\, homeless status and gender identity deserve access to city services\, banks\, hospitals\, schools and fair treatment from the police. Existing ID programs in New York City\, San Francisco\, Oakland\, Washington DC and many more cities drastically improve safety conditions for local community members. \nJoin us Thursday\, 6/30 evening for the first event of a program that can revolutionize all low income communities of color in Houston. Let’s make Houston the first city in Texas with ID’s FOR ALL! \nThis event is hosted in conjunction with the Texas Organizing Project (TOP) and Neighborhood Centers Inc (NCI). Participating organizations include United We Dream\, ACLU of Texas\, SEIU Texas and Avenue CDC. \n— \nTodos los Houstonianos\, sin pensar estado de inmigración\, estado de vivir sin hogar y la identidad de género merecen acceso a servicios municipales\, bancos\, hospitales\, escuelas y tratamiento justo de la policia. Los programas existentes de identificación en la ciudad de Nueva York\, San Francisco\, Oakland\, Washington DC y muchas otras más ciudades mejoran las condiciones de seguridad para los miembros de la comunidad locales. \nÚnele con nosotros la noche de jueves\, 30 de junio para el primer evento de un programa que puede revolucionar todos las comunidades de color de bajos ingresos de Houston. Hacemos Houston la primera ciudad en Texas con IDENTIFICACIONES PARA TODOS! \nEste evento es alojado entre Texas Organizing Project (TOP) y Neighborhood Centers Inc (NCI). Otras organizaciones participando incluye United We Dream\, ACLU of Texas\, SEIU Texas and Avenue CDC.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/id-4-all-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T203000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening\, 'Don't Frack With Denton' and Community Story Sharing
DESCRIPTION:The documentary\, ‘Don’t Frack with Denton’ tells the story of our community fighting to defend our neighborhoods from fracking. Following the film there will be a short Q&A with the film makers.  \nThis film screening is part of a larger story-sharing collaboration and education effort with ‘Conversations from the Open Road’\, a citizen journalism group from Virginia. Their group has reached out to Frack Free Denton and other frontline communities facing environmental and social injustices. They are here to hear our stories of what it’s like to live with fracking in our backyards. For all who are willing\, there will be time set aside after the Q&A for story-sharing with their group.  \nWe invite you to come listen and share your stories of how fracking has affected your life and the ways in which you have resisted and organized for change in your community. To be clear\, this is neither a strategy meeting\, a debate\, or a technical explanation of the process of fracking. This is a time set aside to foster sharing and listening to one another’s experiences and to add to the understanding of the humanity within these struggles. Our community here has brought great tenacity\, creativity and perserverance to this issue. We hope you will come and share how you have been a part of this journey! \nFor a better understanding of the vibe of the night\, here is more about the group from Virginia’s philosophy in their words: \n* We believe that learning from and listening to people is the cornerstone of a compassionate understanding of our world.\n* Learning through Experience endures.\n * Social and digital media is the most engaging\, accessible\, and democratic medium to share knowledge – and we love it!\n * Traveling is Transformative\n* There is no single story\, to any person and place. We are not shaping a documentary\, but a collection of mixed-media shorts that reflect our experience of the complexity of a place and issue\n* We are NOT looking for answers\, but rather the humanity within every struggle and inspiration.\n* Being a Citizen requires empathy\, gained in knowledge and experience of the issues effecting our community.\n* Genuine Knowledge comes from probing the complexity within every issue.\n* Traveling\, creating and learning collaboratively is an electric experience\, and worth more than an individual pursuit.\n* It is time to be Content-Creators\, not just passive recipients of knowledge. \nYou can check out their website at: http://www.conversationsfromtheopenroad.com/ \nHope to see you there!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/film-screening-dont-frack-with-denton-and-community-story-sharing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T190000
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Resource Center is proud to host this year’s Rainbow Family Day in partnership with the City of Dallas’ LGBT Task Force and CM Adam Medrano\, Saturday\, June 25th from 4pm -7pm. As part of National LGBT Pride Month\, Rainbow Family Day is FREE fun-filled day for the entire family!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/rainbow-family-day/
LOCATION:Resource Center\, 2701 Reagan St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160626T020000
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SUMMARY:QueerBomb Dallas 2016!
DESCRIPTION:vs   **QUEERBOMB!!!! JUNE 25TH 2016!!**\nIn Celebration of National LGBTQIA Liberation Day! \nMeet at RBC\, 2617 Commerce St. In Deep Ellum \n12pm (noon)- BLOWTORCH! The QueerBomb Music Festival! Performances by Mokah Soulfly\, Alsace Carcione\, Mr. Pixie and more! FREE with door donation\, no one turned away for lack of funds. All ages. 21+ to drink.  \n5:00pm- RALLY YARD OPENS: Local Artists and LGBTQIA organizations host booths\, DJ DQ sets it off! Completely FREE. All ages. 21+ to drink.  \n6:00pm: SPOKEN WORD/ OPEN MIC: Something to say? Poem to share? Queer joy to spread? Sing out Louise! Sign up with Rio at the QueerBomb table before 5pm!  Local LGBTQIA spoken word artists perform.  \n7:30pm- PRIDE RALLY: The LGBTQIA community gathers as a family to light the fuse of the 2016 QueerBomb with fabulous speakers\, music and more! FREE! All ages! 21+ to drink. Must have wristband.   \n8:30pm- THE PROCESSION: QueerBomb hits the streets of Deep Ellum in all of it’s glitter covered majesty! Bring flags\, banners\, signs\, musical instrments and anything you can bang or blow *wink* to make a huge queer noise! Make us proud babes!  FREE! All ages! No alcohol permitted outside the rally yard.  \n9:00pm- THE QUEERBOMB BALL:  Raging into the night! DJ DQ presides over the hottest\, queerest party of the year! FREE! All ages! 21+ to drink.  \nQUEERBOMB JUST GOT BIGGER Y’ALL!!  \nSeveral orgs have planned events to coincide with QueerBomb and create special spaces as a part of the celebration this year! \nFEMMEBOMB!  Presented by Planned Parenthood! DoubleWide. Doors at 9pm.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1721978894708869/?ti=cl \nOLB PRESENTS: WHAT’S UP DOC? Presented by the Oak Lawn Band! Latino Cultural Center. 4pm.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/847918785351537/?ti=cl \nWant to volunteer your special talents to help make QueerBomb 2016 the most explosive\, liberating and exhilarating yet?? Email us at queerbombdallas@gmail.com
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/queerbomb-dallas-2016/
LOCATION:RBC\, 2617 Commerce St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T120000
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SUMMARY:BLOW TORCH! Queer Music Festival and Liberation Jamboree!
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URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/blow-torch-queer-music-festival-and-liberation-jamboree/
LOCATION:RBC\, 2617 Commerce St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T080000
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SUMMARY:TOP "Pancakes for Pittsburgh" Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Come get all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage for a minimum donation of $10. All proceeds go toward TOP members´ trip to PIttsburgh for the Center for Popular Democracy´s historic People´s Convention in July. Through strategy sessions and workshops\, members will learn from leaders across the country who are driving bold and transformative social change. Enjoy a delicious breakfast while supporting TOP members´journey to Pittsburgh! \nYou can buy tickets online or in person at the TOP office or with any member who is going to the Convention. \nFor more information and to reserve your seat\, contact Juan Cardoza-Oquendo at (214) 205-6163 or jcardoza.oquendo@organizetexas.org.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/top-pancakes-for-pittsburgh-fundraiser/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160624T200000
DTSTAMP:20160620T230809Z
CREATED:20160620T230809Z
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SUMMARY:Get Going with TOP - New Member and Interest Meeting and Mixer
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Organizing Project\, better known as TOP\, provides hard working Texans the opportunity to implement real change by making changes their own neighborhoods\, investing their time and energy in causes relevant to their communities\, and collectively taking ownership over TOP’s agenda\, strategy and direction. \nIf you’re interested in learning about TOP\, just became a member of TOP\, or need to get involved again\, please join us for an introduction to our organization and a mixer with current members\, community leaders\, and staff \nLearn more about TOP and how get more involved in…\nImmigration Issues:\n– Municipal ID’s\n– Abolishing the 287(g) Program\n– Protecting DAPA/DACA \nCriminal Justice Issues\n– Bail reform\n– Debtor’s prisons\n– 2nd chance programs\n– The 2016 Sherrif and District Attorney’s races \nNeighborhood Rights\n– Good Jobs\n– Family-sustaining wages and benefits\n– Adequate housing\n– April flood recovery \nElections\, Voting\, and Local Govermment\n– Working with elected officials and holding them accountable\n– Helping elect people who positively impact our neighborhoods\n– Voter protection and civic engagement
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/get-going-with-top-new-member-and-interest-meeting-and-mixer/
LOCATION:Texas Organizing Project\, 2404 Caroline St\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T210000
DTSTAMP:20160620T195817Z
CREATED:20160620T195817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195817Z
UID:1560-1466704800-1466715600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY: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. \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. \nEventually\, we would like to develop projects similar to\, for example\, FORGE’s Espavo Project (http://forge-forward.org/anti-violence/for-survivors/espavo-project/)\, which is designed to help survivors take their power back! \nAs a peer support group\, participation is limited to those who have experienced violence and select individuals who have experience working with survivors. If 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. \nIF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TO OUR LOCATION: we are located on the second floor of a building with offices\, and the most prominent sign on the outside of the building is “Mercy Family Clinic\,” near the intersection of Illinois and Nicholson\, next to El Rancho supermarket. This link should take you directly to our building: https://goo.gl/maps/743SKeioaK12 \nIf you can’t find us\, PLEASE CALL 214-449-1439!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/trans-survivors-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T220000
DTSTAMP:20160618T051513Z
CREATED:20160618T051513Z
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SUMMARY:QueerBomb Craft Night And Volunteer Jib Jab!
DESCRIPTION:HAAAAAYY!!!\nQUEERBOMB 2016 IS UPON US\, CHILDREN!!  \nIt’s time to drag out the glitter and war paint to make all the fabulous signs and queer decore for June 25th’s QueerBomb Procession!  \nWe will provide dinner\, the FIIINE folks of RBC will have beverages for a nominal fee and there will be a brief meeting for QueerBomb volunteers!  \nPlease bring art supplies of all kinds! Paints\, glitter\, cardboard or foam board\,  construction paper\, glue\, spray paint\, fabric.. anything you kweens have lurking in that craft closet!  \nLet’s make this QueerBomb a hot gawgeous mess!!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/queerbomb-craft-night-and-volunteer-jib-jab/
LOCATION:RBC\, 2617 Commerce St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T193000
DTSTAMP:20160614T205046Z
CREATED:20160614T205046Z
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SUMMARY:Everyone Has a Right2Justice - 55 Cross Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Harris County’s jail system is the largest in the state and the third largest in the country. 77% of those in the Harris County jail are there because they can’t afford bail of $5\,000 or less.  \nBetween 2009 and 2015 55 people died in the Harris County jail while awaiting pretrial\, unable to afford bail. As of May 25\, there have been five reported deaths of inmates in the Harris County jail under Sheriff Hickman’s tenure  \nThat means if a person is poor\, there’s almost no chance of being released prior to trial\, even if charged with a low level\, nonviolent offense. But a rich person can walk the streets free before trial no matter what kind of danger they pose. That is NOT right. That is NOT just. \nSo\, Please Join the “55” Cross Vigil  to pay respect to the families and the 55 victims who died in Harris County Jail while waiting trial.  \nCommunity Partners:\nTexas Organizing Project (TOP)\nNo More Blood Shed Movement\nOperation Outreach (OG1)\nPowerHouse Ministries\nGreater Houston Coalition for Justice (GHCFJ)\nHouston Peace and Justice Center (HPJC)
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/everyone-has-a-right2justice-55-cross-vigil/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T203000
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SUMMARY:Denton City Council Votes on Gas Plants
DESCRIPTION:This Tuesday Denton City Council will be voting on a new long-term energy plan that includes spending $265 million to build gas-fired power plants in Denton. If our elected council approves this dangerous plan\, residents will be forced to breathe poisoned air for decades.  \nThe rate of childhood asthma in the DFW area is 20-25%\, compared to the national average of 10% and the Texas statewide average of 9%. According to the American Lung Association Denton has F rated air quality. Our most vulnerable members of society simply can not afford new sources of toxic emissions. \nEVERYONE: show up\, sign up\, speak out! Voices from our community are our last defense against this plan! Hope to see you and all your friends at City Hall on Tuesday.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/denton-city-council-votes-on-gas-plants/
LOCATION:City of Denton\, TX – City Hall\, 215 E Mckinney St\, Denton\, TX\, 76201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T190000
DTSTAMP:20160527T000904Z
CREATED:20160527T000904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160527T000904Z
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SUMMARY:Estate Planning Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a complimentary estate planning seminar\, on how planning your gift now can affect your favorite non-profit in the future.  \nLight bites and wine provided. \nRSVP to Dean S. Wilson at dwilson@myresourcecenter.org.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/estate-planning-seminar/
LOCATION:Resource Center\, 2701 Reagan St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160620T210000
DTSTAMP:20160620T195814Z
CREATED:20160620T195814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195814Z
UID:1558-1466445600-1466456400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Prison Letter Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested 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/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T220000
DTSTAMP:20160607T184058Z
CREATED:20160607T184058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160607T184058Z
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SUMMARY:Judge Hanen Protest Trip to Ft. Worth
DESCRIPTION:Los residentes de Houston están viajando a Ft. Worth en el 17 de junio para una acción para apoyar las personas indocumentadas. El juez Andrew Hanen (Brownsville\, TX) empezó el mandato en contra de los programas de reforma migratoria\, DAPA y DACA+\, que amenaza las vidas millones de familias indocumentadas en los EEUU. \nEl juez Hanen recibirá un reconocimiento para su trabajo como “Juez sobresaliente” por Texas Bar Association en Ft. Worth el 17 de junio. Vamos a protestar este reconocimiento porque los tejanos y tejanas de Houston no apoyan odio en contra de inmigrantes indocumentadas. \nSalimos de Houston para Ft. Worth en la mañana y regresamos en la noche. Todos\, especialmente los niños y jóvenes\, están invitadas de participar con nosotros.  \nComida\, transporte\, entrenamiento y activitades son incluidos para miembros de TOP. La membresía de TOP es $60/año o $5/mes.  \nRegistrarse para un asiento hoy: http://tinyurl.com/TOP-FtWorth  \n— \nHoustonians are going to Ft. Worth on June 17th for an action to stand with undocumented people. Judge Andrew Hanen (Brownsville\, TX)\, started the anti-immigration reform injunction against DAPA and DACA+\, which threatens the lives of millions of undocumented families in the US. \nJudge Hanen will receive an award for “Outstanding Jurist” by the Texas Bar Association in Ft. Worth on June 17th. We’re going to protest his award because Houstonians do not stand for anti-immigrant hate. \nWe’re heading out from Houston to Ft. Worth in the morning and coming back in the evening. Everyone\, including children and youth\, are welcome to join us. \nFood\, transportation\, training and activities are included for members. TOP membership is $60/year or $5/month. \nRegister for a seat today: http://tinyurl.com/TOP-FtWorth  \nContact: Constance C. Luo\, Immigration Organizer\, 832-494-8406\, cluo@organizetexas.org
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/judge-hanen-protest-trip-to-ft-worth/
LOCATION:Ft Worth\, TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160615T223000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160616T000000
DTSTAMP:20160517T214807Z
CREATED:20160517T214807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T214807Z
UID:1496-1466029800-1466035200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Young Professionals Advisory Council Mixer
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to mix and mingle with young professionals making a difference in our community and learn how to get involved. \nVisit http://www.myresourcecenter.org/ypac for more information about the group. \nWho is the Young Professionals Advisory Council?\nResource Center created the Young Professional Advisory Council in 2013 to support the Center’s Youth First program. The Young Professionals Advisory Council is a unique giving circle for young professionals (45 and under) who are passionate about providing opportunities for life skills\, leadership development\, peer support\, and educational advancement to LGBTQ youth in the Dallas area. \nWhat the Young Professionals Advisory Council does?\nThe Young Professionals Advisory Council raises money to specifically support the Youth First program at Resource Center. All of the funds raised through membership are allocated to the Youth First programming and members are encouraged to produce fundraising and friendraising events throughout the year to raise additional fun
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/young-professionals-advisory-council-mixer-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T180000
DTSTAMP:20160614T140115Z
CREATED:20160614T140115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160614T140115Z
UID:1547-1466013600-1466013600@northtexasactivist.com
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/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T230000
DTSTAMP:20160612T144929Z
CREATED:20160612T144929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160612T144929Z
UID:1543-1465934400-1465945200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Dallas to Orlando\, a Vigil for Those Lost on 6/12
DESCRIPTION:Join the LGBTQIA community and our allies of North Texas as we mourn the lives taken in Florida this weekend. \nDETAILS COMING ASAP
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/dallas-to-orlando-a-vigil-for-those-lost-on-612/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T210000
DTSTAMP:20160614T140112Z
CREATED:20160614T140112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160614T140112Z
UID:1545-1465927200-1465938000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Respect Me!
DESCRIPTION:We want to do all we can to take advantage of the new Trans Pride community space\, so we will be hosting a number of meetups and workshops to encourage people to come out\, meet other community members\, and discuss various topics. \nThe 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/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160609T180000
DTSTAMP:20160605T174500Z
CREATED:20160605T174500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160605T174500Z
UID:1536-1465495200-1465495200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY: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. \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. \nEventually\, we would like to develop projects similar to\, for example\, FORGE’s Espavo Project (http://forge-forward.org/anti-violence/for-survivors/espavo-project/)\, which is designed to help survivors take their power back! \nAs a peer support group\, participation is limited to those who have experienced violence and select individuals who have experience working with survivors. If 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. \nIF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TO OUR LOCATION: we are located on the second floor of a building with offices\, and the most prominent sign on the outside of the building is “Mercy Family Clinic\,” near the intersection of Illinois and Nicholson\, next to El Rancho supermarket. This link should take you directly to our building: https://goo.gl/maps/743SKeioaK12 \nIf you can’t find us\, PLEASE CALL 214-449-1439!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/trans-survivors-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:20160608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160608T180000
DTSTAMP:20160605T174457Z
CREATED:20160605T174457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160605T174457Z
UID:1534-1465408800-1465408800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Anti-Violence Committee Meeting - June 8\, 2016
DESCRIPTION: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! \nBe a part of YOUR family and YOUR community finding ways to solve anti-trans violence.  \nWe are currently working on: \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! \nIF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TO OUR LOCATION: we are located on the second floor of a building with offices\, and the most prominent sign on the outside of the building is “Mercy Family Clinic\,” near the intersection of Illinois and Nicholson\, next to El Rancho supermarket. This link should take you directly to our building: https://goo.gl/maps/743SKeioaK12 \nIf you can’t find us\, PLEASE CALL 214-449-1439!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-anti-violence-committee-meeting-june-8-2016/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160606T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160606T203000
DTSTAMP:20160527T235037Z
CREATED:20160527T235037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160527T235037Z
UID:1523-1465245000-1465245000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Shine a Light on Toxic Fracking Waste and Earthquakes!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nat’l Day of Action for Freedom from Toxic Fracking Waste and Earthquakes!   \nWHO: North Texas Light Brigade “Holders of the Light”……..that’s YOU! \nWHAT:  rally & light display for the National Day of Action\, “Freedom from Toxic Fracking Waste and Earthquakes”  \nWHERE:  Arlington\, Texas (exact location TBA) \nWHEN:  8:30pm\, June 6\, 2016 \nWHY:  to raise awareness and say\, in a unified voice:   \n     —We will NOT be a dumping ground for toxic fracking waste!\n     — We want ALL injection of toxic waste into the ground beneath our feet to STOP NOW!\n     —ENOUGH earthquakes!\n     —ENOUGH putting our drinking water at risk!\n     —ENOUGH putting our air at risk! \nJoin us as a national coalition of local coordinators and groups in communities across America will hold events and actions to shine a light on the numerous problems associated with toxic fracking waste and its disposal\, including injection well links to earthquakes\, spill\, and leaks!   \nPlease wear black or dark clothing.  Check this page before leaving for the event\, in case of any last-minute updates or changes due to weather.   \nCo-sponsors:  Liveable Arlington; CODEPINK Greater Dallas\, North Texas Veterans For Peace.  If your group would like to co-sponsor/endorse\, please let us know. \nContact:  Leslie\, jharris866@aol.com; Danna\,  dannapyke@sbcglobal.net
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/shine-a-light-on-toxic-fracking-waste-and-earthquakes/
LOCATION:Arlington\, Texas (exact location TBA)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160606T180000
DTSTAMP:20160605T174454Z
CREATED:20160605T174454Z
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UID:1532-1465236000-1465236000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Healthcare Committee Interim Meeting - June 6\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Healthcare Committee is working on the first of a series of forums around trans healthcare\, healthy relationships\, and healthy living! \nThe first is expected to be July 21\, the topic being relationships and healthy dynamics relating to your partners. \nThe plan is to follow this with sexual health for trans and gender diverse persons. \nTopics also under consideration include the other topics we would have considered for the health fair: 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. \nIF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TO OUR LOCATION: we are located on the second floor of a building with offices\, and the most prominent sign on the outside of the building is “Mercy Family Clinic\,” near the intersection of Illinois and Nicholson\, next to El Rancho supermarket. This link should take you directly to our building: https://goo.gl/maps/743SKeioaK12 \nIf you can’t find us\, PLEASE CALL 214-449-1439!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-healthcare-committee-interim-meeting-june-6-2016/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160603T180000
DTSTAMP:20160603T204946Z
CREATED:20160603T204946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160603T204946Z
UID:1530-1464976800-1464976800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Housing Services Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are looking at starting a housing services committee to identify and improve access to housing services for trans and gender nonconforming persons in the Dallas area\, including access to homeless shelters\, boarding houses\, and housing programs. \nThis committee will eventually work with further development and improvement of the Dallas Trans Shared Housing program\, a community program aimed at keeping people out of the harmful shelter system.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-housing-services-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:20160602T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T183000
DTSTAMP:20160602T121419Z
CREATED:20160602T121419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160602T121419Z
UID:1526-1464892200-1464892200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Trans Pride Board Meeting - June 2\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Board meetings are open to the public\, so if you would like to join us you can\, especially if you are interested in working with TPI as a board member or officer (currently looking for a new Secretary and Treasurer).  \nThe public can provide input\, but only board member vote. \nBoard meeting agenda \n— Call to Order\n— Check-in and Announcements\n— Reports from Officers\n—- President\n—- Secretary\n—- Treasurer\n— Committee Reports\n—- Healthcare Committee\n—- Housing Services Committee\n—- Anti-violence Committee\n—- Prison Services Committee\n—- Programs report\n— Unfinished Business\n— New Business\n—- Decision-making chart\n—- Board development and direction\n—- Strategic Plan\n— Open End\n— Adjourn meeting
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/trans-pride-board-meeting-june-2-2016/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T160000
DTSTAMP:20160524T222331Z
CREATED:20160524T222331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T222331Z
UID:1518-1464364800-1464364800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Rally to Support Janitors! / Acción para apoyar a los trabajadores de limpieza
DESCRIPTION:MEET AT 3:00PM @ TOP (2404 CAROLINE ST\, HOUSTON\, TX 77004) TO CARPOOL. This is crunch time! The janitors’ contract expires on Monday – they need your support to win sustainable wages for their families and basic protections on the job!  \nNOS JUNTAMOS A LAS 3:00P EN TOP (2404 CAROLINE ST\, HOUSTON\, TX 77004) PARA MANEJAR JUNTOS. Este es el momento crítico! El contrato de los janitors se vence el lunes – necesitan de su apoyo para ganar un salario justo que pueda sostener a una familia y protecciones basicas en el trabajo!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/rally-to-support-janitors-accion-para-apoyar-a-los-trabajadores-de-limpieza/
LOCATION:2000 Post Oak Blvd\, Houston\, TX 77056-4409\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T170000
DTSTAMP:20160524T014500Z
CREATED:20160524T014500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T014500Z
UID:1515-1464346800-1464368400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TOP Baked Potato Fundraiser!
DESCRIPTION:Come get your loaded\, freshly baked potato for a donation of just $8! Perfect for lunch or an afternoon pick-me-up. We’ll have many fix-ins\, and you can get a soda and a slice of cake for just $2 more. All proceeds go to TOP members’ participation in the historic Center for Popular Democracy’s People’s Convention in Pittsburgh this July.  \nYou can also order your baked potato over the phone by calling DeShawn Avery: 469-650-9544. We will deliver in the Oak Cliff/downtown area.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/top-baked-potato-fundraiser/
LOCATION:TOP office\, 1029 N. Zang Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX 75208
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160526T230000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160527T010000
DTSTAMP:20160517T182515Z
CREATED:20160517T182515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T182515Z
UID:1489-1464303600-1464310800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Debtors’ Prison Teach-in with Sen. Rodney Ellis
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Organizing Project and state Sen. Rodney Ellis present a teach-in on debtors’ prison\, bail reform\, and the public defenders’ office.  \nAccording to the Houston Chronicle\, more than 6\,600 people\, or about three-quarters of the inmates at the jail complex on the north side of downtown Houston are waiting to go to trial. Each one costs taxpayers about $45 a day. \nIt is common for the court system to use fines\, many that come with penalties for tardiness attached and easily add up as punishments for minor offenses. Under these practices\, people are jailed unconstitutionally for failure to pay. Those jailed then face the increased risk of losing their jobs and their homes. \nCome learn about what can be done to fix this broken system.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/debtors-prison-teach-in-with-sen-rodney-ellis/
LOCATION:2404 Caroline St\, Houston\, TX 77004-1016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T210000
DTSTAMP:20160522T025307Z
CREATED:20160522T025307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160522T025307Z
UID:1510-1464285600-1464296400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Trans Survivors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We have had this idea for quite some time\, and think a group supporting survivors could be a great benefit to the community. We are opening our space to this at this time without too much preconcieved notion of where it will go. We would like to identify at least one and possibly two or three trans persons with experience moderating discussions around sensitive topics like this. This is NOT meant to be counseling sessions as there are professional services who can provide much better care in such settings — this is meant to be peer-to-peer discussion and healing and empowerment. \nViolence can be defined in many ways\, from physical attacks to the general and pervasive social violence that permeates our lives on a daily basis. We won’t define limits to violence at this time\, but instead will open the space to anyone who feels they have experienced violence in any way and needs to talk about that experience and oppression. \nPlease stop by our community space if you would like to be involved in this program. Alternately\, contact Nell at nell@tpride.org or 214-394-9835 to discuss involvement in the group. \nIF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TO OUR LOCATION: we are located on the second floor of a building with offices\, and the most prominent sign on the outside of the building is “Mercy Family Clinic\,” near the intersection of Illinois and Nicholson\, next to El Rancho supermarket. This link should take you directly to our building: https://goo.gl/maps/743SKeioaK12 \nIf you can’t find us\, PLEASE CALL 214-449-1439!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/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:20160524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T180000
DTSTAMP:20160522T025304Z
CREATED:20160522T025304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160522T025304Z
UID:1508-1464112800-1464112800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Fundraising Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are having our first meeting of the Fundraising Team this Tuesday. We will be joined by April Mitchell\, Executive Director of Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center\, and Nan Little Kirkpatrick\, Executive Director of the Texas Equal Access Fund\, both with some great experience in fundraising. \nI’ve gone through our volunteer forms and invited everyone who said they had an interest in gaining experience in fundraising. This meeting isn’t specifically closed\, but we want to focus on persons with an interest in being actively involved in this team. \nIf you haven’t received an email invitation but would like to join us\, please call Nell at 214-394-9835 to let her know you would like to attend. \nThe hope is that we use this meeting to look at some general ideas around approaches to fundraising\, determining need\, determining the value of our work (April has a good understanding of that)\, and considerations for fundraising for grassroots empowerment organizations—that is\, how does fundraising further community empowerment. \nThe email included links to some helpful resources for those specifically invited\, and we include them here if you are interested as well. \n— An article about Incite!’s The Revolution Will Not Be Funded conference and its impact on non-profit funding (http://www.incite-national.org/sites/default/files/incite_files/resource_docs/6634_lip-npic.pdf).\n— Building a Grassroots Fundraising Program\, by Dean Spade (http://srlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/GettingItRightFromStart.pdf). This article has some good ideas\, not all of which have worked out as well as originally hoped.\n— Fundraising Bright Spots (http://www.haasjr.org/resources/fundraising-bright-spots). This is a recent report looking at some success stories in fundraising using creative and non-traditional approaches. It includes information about some orgs doing successful trans justice work.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-fundraising-team-meeting/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
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