UPCOMING EVENTS

Join the American Leadership Forum, Kinder Institute for Urban Research, and University of Houston Downtown for a pivotal discussion.Transforming Houston's Future: Addressing School Funding GapsWednesday, December 4, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AMUniversity of Houston Downtown, Milan-Travis Room (Third Floor)Join the American Leadership Forum (ALF), the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, and the University… Continue reading INVESTING IN OUR SCHOOLS: A Case for State Funding for School Districts

Get ready for our ALF Board Meeting & Annual Holiday Lunch, where we'll discuss important matters and enjoy a festive meal together!ALF Board Meeting & Annual Holiday Lunch Join us for the ALF Board Meeting & Annual Holiday Lunch! This in-person event will be held at the Amegy Building (Main Street) in the Exchange Conference… Continue reading ALF Board Meeting & Annual Holiday Lunch

Join this 2-day, facilitator-led workshop that will offer a reflective space to explore the intersections of aging, wisdom and leadership.This workshop promises to be an introspective and impactful experience, allowing us to deepen our understanding of aging as leaders and contributors to our communities.A two-day Aging & Saging workshop series led by our very own… Continue reading ALF Develop Workshop: Aging & Saging

Reflecting on the recent election, this crucial forum will delve into the evolving dynamics of Latino political participation and influence.ALF Latino Circle ConveningDate: Friday, January 24, 2025Time: 12:00pm-1:30pmLocation: Amegy Building (Main Street), Exchange Conference Room, 11th FloorJoin us on Friday, January 24, 2025, for a special ALF event panel presentation: "Enhancing Latino Civic Engagement and… Continue reading Enhancing Latino Civic Engagement and Political Representation

Join us for Houston Energy and Climate Week for a panel discussion on climate solutions across sectors in Houston!Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring leading voices from Houston's private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Our speakers will share insights on groundbreaking projects and collaborative efforts that are making a positive impact on Houston’s climate… Continue reading Progress in Action: Climate Solutions Making an Impact in Houston

Join us as we launch Houston’s UN World Interfaith Harmony Week with a collaborative discussion with panelists against a backdrop of art.Join us as we launch Houston’s the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week with a collaborative discussion with panelists:Rayanne Darensbourg (Children’s Museum Houston)Sean Fitzpatrick (The Jung Center)Reverend Gregory Han (Rice University)Rabbi Shaul Osadchey (American… Continue reading Opening Program & Panel Discussion: UN World Faith Harmony Week

Join this “Community Conversation Volunteer Shift” to explore, learn & work toward a shared vision of a stronger community through dialogue.Community Conversations brings neighbors together to explore, learn and work collaboratively toward a shared vision of a stronger community. Join in a “Community Conversation & Volunteer Shift” to explore, learn and work collaboratively toward a… Continue reading World Interfaith Harmony Week: Community Conversation & Volunteer Shift

Join faith leaders & community members for an enriching morning of dialogue aimed at fostering understanding and collaboration across faithsJoin faith leaders and community members for an enriching morning of presentations and conversations aimed at fostering understanding and collaboration across faiths. Together, we will explore the topic, “Where Are We? Where Do We Go From… Continue reading Multi-Faith Dialogue – Where Are We? Where Do We Go From Here?

Premiere of “Houston Rising,” a docu-short on collective efforts toward community safety followed by a Fireside Chat and powerful poetry.The evening will feature the film premiere of “Houston Rising,” a docushort on collective efforts toward community safety. Following the film there will be a fireside chat focusing on systemic change, empowerment, and collective action, with… Continue reading World Interfaith Harmony Week: Together We Heal…Together We Rise

Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the breakthrough in Catholic-Jewish and World Religions relations.Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the breakthrough in Catholic-Jewish and World Religions relations. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo will speak with other prominent Houston clergy.Religious leaders from the major world religions will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of “Nostra Aetate: A Declaration… Continue reading World Interfaith Harmony Week: Reaffirming Interfaith Harmony-Nostra Aetate