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What Dr King Said About Unions and Economic Justice

The most powerful and eloquent voice in the struggle for human rights in a generation, Dr King had some important words for union activists.

This is What Dr King Would Tell Us

The Human Rights Committee

The Local 811 Human Rights Committee is dedicated to raising awareness for human rights issues that impact our local communities right here in Houston. We are also involved in finding ways to facilitate and inspire greater levels of civic activism in the name of human rights. It is through activism and understanding that we can find ways to see to the welfare of one another, and to be good stewards of the human community.
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Local Lodge 811 Human Right's Committee walk in St Patrick's Day Parade

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Human Rights Committee 2018 Scholarship Winners

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Remembering Dr Martin Luther Legacy 

Members of Local Lodge 811 walked in Houston Texas   Martin Luther King parade to honor the principles Dr King fought for and ultimately gave  his life for so future generations can live in equality
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                     Warm Meals by Warm Hearts of Local Lodge 811
                                       Human Rights Committee

     Saturday February 4th Human Right's Committee member, founder (PROJECT FEED THE HOMELESS)  Marcus Shelton along with Women's Committee members Angela Jones and Sarah Monderoy and over 25 volunteers consisting of coworkers, family and friends came together to prepare and serve 200 to 250 homeless and displaced people of the Houston Texas downtown area.

  Warm meals consisting of burgers, hotdogs, chips, water, soda, cake and cookies all from donations was distributed to the homeless.  Other donations consist of new or gently used clothing, shoes, blankets, gloves, socks and toiletries such as toothpaste and toothbrushes was available.  

   Any member wishing to donate or volunteer please contact Chair of Human Rights Committee Gary Welch and Marcus Shelton.

Race Baiting 101

Watch this powerful Video by Mathew Cook, analyzing some of the harmful stereotypes that have been used throughout history to enforce separation, hatred and fear.

History that you didn't learn in school

This is an audio sample of Howard Zinn's ground breaking book, A People's History of the United States. In this segment, Zinn describes some of the horrors that Columbus inflicted on the Americas. This audio book sample is free on YouTube - listen to it at work.

Activism in Focus: Houston's Homeless
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Burnell McCray (photo, left) has been shining a powerful light into some of the most overlooked aspects of Houston society for over a decade. His work has helped to bring attention to the issues of poverty, racial justice, and Houston's vibrant and dynamic subculture. Now, with his latest project, he turns his attention to Houston's homeless population. His photographs remind us that the homeless are not the problem; homelessness is. ​

Burnell McCray has agreed to donate portions of his work to the Local 811 Human Rights Committee in order to show us the true faces of homelessness here in our hometown. The Human Rights Committee is very honored to be allowed to present this important work. 




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Raising Awareness: The Houston Holocaust Museum

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Members FREE
Children under age 6 FREE
Students age 6-18 FREE
College-level with valid school ID FREE
Seniors age 65+ $8
AARP members with valid ID card $8
Active-Duty Military $8
General Admission $12

Holocaust Museum Houston is free each Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Memorial Day (May 25, 2015), D-Day (June 6, 2015), Kristallnacht (Nov. 9, 2015) and International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jan. 27, 2015).
Holocaust Museum Houston is dedicated to educating people about the Holocaust, remembering the 6 million Jews and other innocent victims and honoring the survivors' legacy. Using the lessons of the Holocaust and other genocides, The Houston Holocaust Museum teaches the dangers of hatred, prejudice and apathy.

The Museum is open to the public seven days a week.

Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m.


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Learn more about the important work that the Houston Holocaust Museum is doing to combat racism and bigotry, and how you can help to promote better education about the importance of human rights activism.
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Issue Spotlight


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Understanding Poverty, Houston Hunger and Homeless Awareness

Spotlighting artwork created by homeless children through Art Bridges Houston.
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Is the Klan in your town?

The Southern Poverty Law Center maintains an online, interactive map of extremist groups that target and victimize entire classes of people. Find out where these groups operate at the link below.
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Human Rights First Needs Your Help 

Last year, over 1000 asylum seekers sought help in Houston. Human Rights First is working to provide free legal help. Find out how you can play a role.
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Make your voice heard. Local 811 Business Meeting

Let's get together

Local Business Meetings allow everyone to get together each month to decide how to spend dues money, determine what is important to IAH, and what projects we need to work on together. Your input and votes are important - please try and join us. Business Meetings are held on the first Wednesday each month at the Union Hall at 3:30.

About the April  2020 Business Meeting CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS 

Our next Business Meeting will be held at the
             Union Hall
           15355 W Vantage Parkway Suite 200 Atrium 2
            Houston Texas 77032 (new location 2nd floor same building )
 Wednesday April 1st  2020, CANCELLED 

The main meeting usually lasts about an hour.
We will be discussing a variety of important topics. Please make plans to attend.

Union Hall Location

15355 Vantage Parkway West, Atrium 2, suite 175 Houston, TX 77032