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Tariq Ali is a writer, journalist, and filmmaker. This program is a collaboration with Voices Breaking Boundaries

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(Endangered Texas, Creative Resistance) Introduction by local environmentalist, Terry Hershey and presentation by Andrew Sansom, one of the leading environmentalists from the River Systems Institute, at Texas State University

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Marked by signing petitions in an International Campaign for a Universal Amnesty for Prisoners of Conscience (initiated by Andrei Sakharov)

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Presented by George Galloway, member of British parliament. Sponsored by Houston Association of the United Nations Association, Houston Fellowship of Reconciliation, Pakistani Chamber of Commerce, Pax Christi

Abstract Father Heyman VazquezEvery year, tens of thousands of Central American migrants, fleeing poverty and political repression, make the dangerous journey through Mexico to reach the United States. Under pressure from the United States to close Mexico’s southern border to these migrants, Mexico has stepped up its border enforcement, and the suffering has been enormous. Kidnappings, robberies, and murders have become commonplace, many times as a result of drug gang turf wars. In...

Abstract American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America Chris Hedges Monday, September 25, 2006 at 7:30 PM Due to the overwhelming response for this event, Mr. Hedges will repeat his lecture at 8:45 pm tonight. A reception will be held from 7:45 pm to 9:15 pm. Renowned war correspondent and author, Chris Hedges, will speak on the topic of his upcoming book American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America on September 25, 2006 at 7:30 pm at The Rothko...

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Dudley Tarlton’s talk in 1415 Sul Ross

Abstract Brian Jones with Hany Khalil, moderated by Juliet Stipeche Suggested donation $10 Public education in the United States is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by privatization and high-stakes testing. There is considerable concern that these reforms may deepen educational inequalities, including racial inequalities, narrow the scope of teaching and learning, and diminish resources for the neediest students, such art and physical education. Houston Independent School...

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Mr. Erskin Childers, former Senior Advisor to the United Nations, spoke at a luncheon cosponsored with the Press Club of Houston at the University of St. Thomas: “The United Nations: Myth and Realities,” and later in the evening spoke at the Rothko Chapel: “The United Nations: A New Humanitarian Order.” Dinner and discussion followed

Abstract 40th Anniversary Lecture: Nobel Laureate Amartya SenNobel Laureate Amartya Sen will present the Rothko Chapel 40th Anniversary lecture, furthering examination and discussion of topics guest speakers have explored since the Chapel's founding 40 years ago. In his lecture, Sen will focus on the evolution of the framework of human development and the challenges ahead for creating a more equitable and sustainable world. He was the recipient of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Economic...