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A sharing of Francis Nugent’s experiences in the West Bank and Baghdad

Abstract “Little Central America, 1984”: A Sanctuary Then, and Now Presented in partnership with DiverseWorks Pay What You Can $5-20 | In-person event with chair seatingIn advance of the Houston premiere of “Little Central America, 1984,” a performance that reanimates the history of the Sanctuary Movement that offered safe space to refugees fleeing Central American civil wars of the 1980s, performer-writers Elia Arce and Rubén Martínez offer a conversation about the role of art in...

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The Rothko Chapel in Association with the Rice Media Center and 30 organizations presented nine films by Saul Landau. Attendance: 300. Honoring Mickey Leland's Legacy of Social Justice

Abstract Loss, Grief and Hope for the Future: Meditation on the Two-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 Pandemic Limited In-Person** (Tickets $5 minimum) and Livestreamed (Free with suggested minimum $5 contribution) All proceeds from tickets will support CORE Initiative Collaboration and the work they are doing in the community to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.**All in-person attendees must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth at all times, and will be required to show EITHER proof of...

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Medardo Gomez Recipient of the Third Oscar Romero Award, 1990; attended by religious leaders and religion editors of Houston

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Lawyers and judges from the Middle East, guests of Institute of International Education and Texas Southern University, visited the Chapel and met lawyers from the different law schools in Houston

Abstract Discussion Dr. Rebecca Gordon and Dr. Sarah Sentilles, moderated by Juan E. MéndezWhat happens to a society when torture becomes mainstreamed? How does it impact accepted ethical and spiritual systems? Is it possible to bring awareness to torture through depictions without revictimizing those pictured? UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Juan E. Méndez moderates a discussion exploring these questions with scholar Dr. Rebecca Gordon and author Dr. Sarah Sentilles. Méndez is a lawyer...

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains all items related to public programs held during the third decade of chapel operations.

Does not contain items related to awards or to colloquia (see those series)

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains materials related to public programs during the time period, except for Awards and Colloquia which have separate series.

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In honor of MLK Day, the Rothko Chapel plays speeches from his life throughout the day. Come listen to the quiet of the Chapel resonate with MLK’s voice.