In Section Two of Our Old House, we are concentrating on the Eight Pillars of Caste which are outlined in Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.

Reading the book is helpful, but not required. We’ll use her concepts as anchors for our discussion.

These weekly offerings are available on Wednesdays.
11:30 am - 12:45pm in person in Houston
6:30 pm - 7:45pm online via Zoom

Details are available upon registration.

Section 2 Schedule

• Week 1 - Intro to Caste + Divine Will & the Laws of Nature

• Week 2 - Heritability + Endogamy

• Week 3 - Purity v Pollution + Occupational Hierarchy

• Week 4 - Dehumanization & Stigma

• Week 5 - Terror + Superiority & Inferiority

These gatherings are offered at a ‘pay what you can’ rate - with a suggested rate of $11 / week.

In Section Two of Our Old House, we are concentrating on the Eight Pillars of Caste which are outlined in Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.

Reading the book is helpful, but not required. We’ll use her concepts as anchors for our discussion.

These weekly offerings are available on Wednesdays.
11:30 am - 12:45pm in person in Houston
6:30 pm - 7:45pm online via Zoom

Details are available upon registration.

Section 2 Schedule

• Week 1 - Intro to Caste + Divine Will & the Laws of Nature

• Week 2 - Heritability + Endogamy

• Week 3 - Purity v Pollution + Occupational Hierarchy

• Week 4 - Dehumanization & Stigma

• Week 5 - Terror + Superiority & Inferiority

These gatherings are offered at a ‘pay what you can’ rate - with a suggested rate of $11 / week.

In Section Two of Our Old House, we are concentrating on the Eight Pillars of Caste which are outlined in Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.

Reading the book is helpful, but not required. We’ll use her concepts as anchors for our discussion.

These weekly offerings are available on Wednesdays.
11:30 am - 12:45pm in person in Houston
6:30 pm - 7:45pm online via Zoom

Details are available upon registration.

Section 2 Schedule

• Week 1 - Intro to Caste + Divine Will & the Laws of Nature

• Week 2 - Heritability + Endogamy

• Week 3 - Purity v Pollution + Occupational Hierarchy

• Week 4 - Dehumanization & Stigma

• Week 5 - Terror + Superiority & Inferiority

These gatherings are offered at a ‘pay what you can’ rate - with a suggested rate of $11 / week.

In Section Two of Our Old House, we are concentrating on the Eight Pillars of Caste which are outlined in Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.

Reading the book is helpful, but not required. We’ll use her concepts as anchors for our discussion.

These weekly offerings are available on Wednesdays.
11:30 am - 12:45pm in person in Houston
6:30 pm - 7:45pm online via Zoom

Details are available upon registration.

Section 2 Schedule

• Week 1 - Intro to Caste + Divine Will & the Laws of Nature

• Week 2 - Heritability + Endogamy

• Week 3 - Purity v Pollution + Occupational Hierarchy

• Week 4 - Dehumanization & Stigma

• Week 5 - Terror + Superiority & Inferiority

These gatherings are offered at a ‘pay what you can’ rate - with a suggested rate of $11 / week.

Girls Empowerment Network’s Radiant G Conferences are statewide, multi-city events designed especially for thousands of girls* in grades 3-8 and the people who care about them. With a community building opening rally, an empowering dance party, and dynamic break-out sessions delivered both by our organization and our network of subject matter experts, girls get to be totally in charge of their day. They walk away inspired by what’s possible and with a new belief in their personal power. 

Since 2008, Girls Empowerment Network has produced statewide, multi-city conferences with the goal of delivering our self-efficacy building curriculum to a vast number of girls at once. These empowering conferences create a space for thousands of 3rd - 8th grade girls to come together, be inspired, and walk away with a new belief in their personal power.

Formerly known as the ‘We Are Girls Conference’, and ‘Girls Now’ in the past, the return of our signature event marks an exciting moment at Girls Empowerment Network. It stands as a vital opportunity for girls who currently don't have access to our in-school programs to experience our transformative curriculum and discover their inner power!

This year, I’ve signed on to the Conference Planning Committee and would love to invite you to:

• Register girls for the conference

• Donate to help sponsor participants

• Volunteer - the conference specifically needs more “room attendants”

I am also excited to share a workshop for Adult Conference Attendee called LOVE and Bubbles.

In Section Two of Our Old House, we are concentrating on the Eight Pillars of Caste which are outlined in Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.

Reading the book is helpful, but not required. We’ll use her concepts as anchors for our discussion.

These weekly offerings are available on Wednesdays.
11:30 am - 12:45pm in person in Houston
6:30 pm - 7:45pm online via Zoom

Details are available upon registration.

Section 2 Schedule

• Week 1 - Intro to Caste + Divine Will & the Laws of Nature

• Week 2 - Heritability + Endogamy

• Week 3 - Purity v Pollution + Occupational Hierarchy

• Week 4 - Dehumanization & Stigma

• Week 5 - Terror + Superiority & Inferiority

These gatherings are offered at a ‘pay what you can’ rate - with a suggested rate of $11 / week.

In Section Two of Our Old House, we are concentrating on the Eight Pillars of Caste which are outlined in Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.

Reading the book is helpful, but not required. We’ll use her concepts as anchors for our discussion.

These weekly offerings are available on Wednesdays.
11:30 am - 12:45pm in person in Houston
6:30 pm - 7:45pm online via Zoom

Details are available upon registration.

Section 2 Schedule

• Week 1 - Intro to Caste + Divine Will & the Laws of Nature

• Week 2 - Heritability + Endogamy

• Week 3 - Purity v Pollution + Occupational Hierarchy

• Week 4 - Dehumanization & Stigma

• Week 5 - Terror + Superiority & Inferiority

These gatherings are offered at a ‘pay what you can’ rate - with a suggested rate of $11 / week.

In Section Two of Our Old House, we are concentrating on the Eight Pillars of Caste which are outlined in Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.

Reading the book is helpful, but not required. We’ll use her concepts as anchors for our discussion.

These weekly offerings are available on Wednesdays.
11:30 am - 12:45pm in person in Houston
6:30 pm - 7:45pm online via Zoom

Details are available upon registration.

Section 2 Schedule

• Week 1 - Intro to Caste + Divine Will & the Laws of Nature

• Week 2 - Heritability + Endogamy

• Week 3 - Purity v Pollution + Occupational Hierarchy

• Week 4 - Dehumanization & Stigma

• Week 5 - Terror + Superiority & Inferiority

These gatherings are offered at a ‘pay what you can’ rate - with a suggested rate of $11 / week.

In Section Two of Our Old House, we are concentrating on the Eight Pillars of Caste which are outlined in Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.

Reading the book is helpful, but not required. We’ll use her concepts as anchors for our discussion.

These weekly offerings are available on Wednesdays.
11:30 am - 12:45pm in person in Houston
6:30 pm - 7:45pm online via Zoom

Details are available upon registration.

Section 2 Schedule

• Week 1 - Intro to Caste + Divine Will & the Laws of Nature

• Week 2 - Heritability + Endogamy

• Week 3 - Purity v Pollution + Occupational Hierarchy

• Week 4 - Dehumanization & Stigma

• Week 5 - Terror + Superiority & Inferiority

These gatherings are offered at a ‘pay what you can’ rate - with a suggested rate of $11 / week.

Our Old House: A Look at Our America - Online

Topic for the Week: Citizenship

Our Old House: A Look at Our America - in Person

Topic for the Week: Citizenship

Join us for a screening and discussion of Ava DuVernay’s film Origin.

Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay, ORIGIN chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions. Portrayed by Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard”), Isabel experiences unfathomable personal loss and love as she crosses continents and cultures to craft one of the defining American books of our time. Inspired by the New York Times best-seller “Caste,” ORIGIN explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance and a fight for the future of us all. (https://www.originfilm.com/)

In case you haven’t read the book Caste, yet, the film is a great way to prepare for Our Old House: A Look at our America, Section 2 where we will shift our discussion toward the 8 Pillars of Caste as outlined by Isabel Wilkerson.

We are excited to join the Impact Hub Houston in it’s first Films for Thought - facilitated film discussion session.

At Impact Hub Houston, we believe in the power of film to spark meaningful conversations and inspire action. That's why we're launching "Films for Thought," a talk back series designed to engage our community in thought-provoking discussions about impactful and controversial films.

Objective: "Films for Thought" aims to create a space for attendees to not only enjoy thought-provoking cinema but also to delve deeper into the themes, messages, and impact of each film. Through guided discussions, we seek to foster dialogue, critical thinking, and empathy among participants.

Format: Each installment of "Films for Thought" will feature a carefully selected movie known for its social relevance, thought-provoking content, or controversy. After watching the film together, attendees will gather for a facilitated dialogue session led by knowledgeable moderators.

Discussion Topics: During the dialogue session, participants will have the opportunity to share their insights, reflections, and questions about the film. Discussion topics may include:

• Themes and messages portrayed in the film.

• Real-world implications and relevance to current events.

• Ethical dilemmas raised by the storyline.

• Personal connections and emotional responses.

• Potential actions or solutions inspired by the film.

STAGOLEE AND THE FUNERAL OF A DANGEROUS WORD

World Premiere

By Thomas Meloncon

The play takes place in an office in a small town in East Texas where the local NAACP chapter is planning a funeral for the “N word”. At the same time, a bigoted white man is on his way to that same office to have a frank discussion with the legendary Stagolee, a black man known for his swagger. The two men have had a fight at their workplace, and this “conversation” is actually a court-ordered intervention, facilitated by a visiting Jewish psychologist. This new play examines different points of view along the racial divide and does so without judgement, ultimately bringing its characters into a better understanding of each other. A world premiere production of nationally recognized Houston playwright Thomas Meloncon’s newest work.

Join Tracie Jae - The Quiet Rebel for a post show conversation about language. Who decides who has the right to which words?

You’re welcome to join the post show discussion even if you see the show on a different day.

Use discount code - REBELMST - to save 25% on your ticket.

Our Old House: A Look at Our America - Online

Topic for the Week: Church & State

Our Old House: A Look at Our America - in Person

Topic for the Week: Church & State

Our Old House: A Look at Our America - Online

Topic for the Week: Privilege & Power

Our Old House: A Look at Our America - in Person

Topic for the Week: Privilege & Power

Our Old House: A Look at Our America - Online

Topic for the Week: Personal and American Culture

Our Old House: A Look at Our America - in Person

Topic for the Week: Personal and American Culture

Join us for our first semester length conversation. Beginning March 20, 2024, and continuing each Wednesday through June 29, 2024 - we will take a deep dive into ourselves, our culture and our government.

In Person, in Houston: 11:30am - 12:45pm
Online: 6:30 - 7:45 pm

• Section 1 - Examining Our Personal America
  March 20 - April 17

• Section 2 - Isabel Wilkerson’s 8 Pillars of Caste and Our Role in Them
  April 24 - May 22

• Section 3 - Group Reading of the US Constitution
  May 29-June 26

To view additional details and register for any, or all sections, select the button below.

Join us for an engaging panel discussion that delves into the theme of decolonizing creative expression. Titled "This is Us: Decolonizing Our Creative Expression," this event is designed to guide creatives and innovators through a transformative journey, encouraging them to rethink, unlearn, and evolve their artistic practices.

Additional details and registration are available through Intentionally Blck.

Join us for 'Doing Good Business' – a series focused on nurturing young Black professionals & social impact entrepreneurs from historically underestimated communities.

Rethinking Professionalism: Attacking Imposter Syndrome, aims to empower & educate on overcoming self-doubt in business.

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Location

Impact Hub Houston

1801 Main St 10th floor, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Free Parking is available in the parking garage. ENTER ON FANNIN. Drive up to the Visitors Gate, take a ticket from the kiosk, and bring it with you into the building. You can validate your parking ticket in the main lobby at the security desk.

Please join Tracie Jae as she moderates a conversation between Drs. Brad Braxton and Anthony Pinn.

Beginning in 2020, Brad Braxton and Anthony Pinn exchanged a series of email conversations that together form the basis for the book A Master Class on Being Human: A Black Christian and a Black Secular Humanist on Religion, Race, and Justice (Beacon Press 2023). In this time of marked polarization in our communal life, the authors embarked on an experiment, attempting in-depth discussions that probed their deep differences about serious topics, with the ultimate goal of promoting constructive engagement, enhanced understanding, and more compassion among people with different identities, beliefs, and practices.

Master Class is an exploration of what it means to be human, drawing on each authors' expertise in philosophy, religion, and African American studies. The book covers seven issues of social importance relevant to these theological-philosphical groups, including non-theism, violence against Black Americans and the Black Lives Matter movement, and whether religion does or should have a public role.

The authors acknowledge the centuries-long opposition between Christian and secular humanist traditions. In their conversations, they seek to expose the assumptions each group makes about the other, with "intellectual rigor and compassion." While they don't claim that dialogue or mutual understanding is a panacea for the discord between the two groups, they do believe that the embrace of difference—not the elimination of difference—is an effective classroom for learning to be better humans. Their nuanced discussion lays the groundwork for constructive dialogue between all who wish to move from tolerance of differing opinions to celebration.

Theater + Discussion

Houston Grand Opera is bringing the World Premier of Intelligence to Wortham Theater. Please join us for the performance and a post show conversation over a meal.

Show Details from HGO Site

The Civil War is raging, and the country is burning. Men are slaughtering each other on the battlefield, but it is two women who possess the deadliest weapon of all: Intelligence, made more powerful by its invisibility. Who would guess that Elizabeth Van Lew, from a prominent Confederate family, is running a secret pro-Union spy ring? That Mary Jane Bowser, born into slavery in the Van Lew household, not only has been taught to read and write, but is also possessed of a photographic memory? The HGO-commissioned world-premiere opera Intelligence, inspired by the little-known true story of these two unlikely spies, unfolds as Elizabeth sends Mary Jane to live in the Confederate White House. As Mary Jane uncovers the secrets of the Confederacy to share with Union military commanders, she also uncovers the secrets of her own history and identity. 

Shared through a fusion of music, words, and dance, this new American epic is the creation of a powerhouse trio: composer Jake Heggie, librettist Gene Scheer, and director/choreographer Jawole Willa  Jo Zollar. The sensational cast is led by mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton as Elizabeth, with soprano Janai Brugger making her anticipated company debut as the brilliant Mary Jane. Acclaimed conductor Kwamé Ryan takes the podium for his HGO debut. 

Run Time: 2 hours + 40 minute w/ one intermission

Post Show Nosh + Convo

What is the theater without someone to discuss it with?

Please plan to hang out with our group after the show to share in a meal and a conversation. Additional details to come.

POSTPONED - CHECK BACK FOR NEW DATES

Words have histories, and they are also dangerous. In some cases, they can be so dangerous that their history is also a story of how their meaning has been manipulated or even hidden by those in positions of power. Join us for this examination of the language related to the social justice and racial equity movement, and think critically about how we came to use certain words, how we currently use them, and whether or not other words might be more effective. Together we will explore the origin, evolution, and contemporary use of five phrases, over 5 weeks – affirmative action, critical race theory, reparations, gentrification, and redlining – and uncover how we relate to the social issues that these phrases address. Participants are invited to bring their own research, their deeply held beliefs, and their lived experiences, to contribute to the conversation.

This program is being offered IN-PERSON, and will NOT be recorded.

All times are CT. Please contact onlinelearning@junghouston.org with any questions.

Please register early. Programs with four or fewer participants are subject to cancellation, 48 hours prior to their start.

The Constitution in 90 Days is a dynamic reading group dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of the United States Constitution. Through a carefully curated reading plan and engaging discussions, participants explore the Constitution's principles, rights, and freedoms over a span of 90 days. The initiative aims to foster an informed citizenry, encourage civic participation, and cultivate critical thinking skills necessary for navigating the complexities of our democracy.

Readings and discussion happen in a private online community.

Access to the group is $33. Click here to join.

In addition to the July 3rd Kick-off gathering, there will be at least 3 additional opportunities to connect with other readers:

• Monday, July 31st

• Monday, August 28th

• Tuesday, September 26th (not meeting on 9/25 in honor of Yom Kippur)

In Houston?

Main Street Theater will host the Regional Premier of What the Constitution Means to Me, September 16 - October 15th. We have an opportunity to see the show as a group on October 8th and gather afterward for an audience talkback. Stay tuned for additional information.

CHILDREN AT RISK is dedicated to improving the lives of Texas children. While the majority of our work focuses on current issues, it is also important to think about the future. What might the lives of children look like decades from now? From emerging technologies to hybrid work models to evolving social structures, our Future of Children Summit will delve into the implications for children’s education, health, and well-being. Innovation, creativity, and hope are critical components to shaping a brighter future for the kids of tomorrow. Don’t miss out on this thought-provoking program about the future of children.  

Join Tracie Jae in a lightening round conversation about the Future of Equity from 10:35 - 10:50am.

Click here for the Full Agenda.

This summit is sponsored by Corebridge Financial and presented in partnership with the Texas Family Leadership Council (TXFLC), the Texas Racial Equity Collaborative (TREC), Our Turn, Early Learning Alliance, Santa Maria Hostel, Children's Defense Fund, Quiet Rebel, Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center, Green Space Learning, and Molina Healthcare.