by Bee Moorhead | Nov 19, 2024 | Human Rights, Latest Posts
Texas Impact recently had the opportunity to host a meeting of French Muslim leaders in our office. We shared information about our work, and the role faith communities play in Texas and U.S. public policy development. The delegation was in the US under the US...
by Bee Moorhead | Nov 19, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Latest Posts, Legislative, Resources
We’re tickled to present our new YouTube series, “Faith in Democracy!” Each episode provides engaging, accessible lessons in civics and civic engagement in Texas and beyond. Against the backdrop of Texas’ historic Capitol building, series host...
by Becca Edwards | Nov 18, 2024 | Climate Justice, Latest Posts
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan Friday morning staff from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration talked at the “America is All In” pavilion about one of my favorite topics, hazards and resilience. Victoria...
by Heather Malkawi | Nov 13, 2024 | Blog, Faith Leader Statements, Human Rights, Individual Action, Latest Posts, Race & Gender, Resources
This year, it’s no surprise that many of us are feeling stretched thin after a heated election season. Now as we head into the holidays, we’re ready for joy, connection, and maybe a bit of peace. But let’s face it: family gatherings can be tricky even at the best of...
by Becca Edwards | Nov 12, 2024 | Climate Justice, Global Climate Policy, Human Rights, Issues, Latest Posts
COP29 started in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday, November 11, 2024. The conference began with a plenary session during which the COP28 president, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, offered some reflections on COP28 (last year, in Dubai, UAE). Dr. Al Jaber then passed the gavel to the...
by Bee Moorhead | Nov 12, 2024 | Climate Justice, Global Climate Policy, Issues, Latest Posts
To be a Black American woman in international problem-solving spaces right now is to show up to the event excited to see friends and family while making excuses for a spouse who ‘had to work late’ and hiding visible bruises beneath pancake makeup and long sleeves....
