EVENTS
Upcoming Events
“A Vision of Grace” Red Carpet Film Premiere
Be the first to watch our new short film, “A Vision of Grace” which was filmed locally in Houston in collaboration with Montrose Grace Place.
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Stolen Children’s Month – June 2025
It’s time to end state kidnapping of children.
From orphan trains, to chattel slavery, to the genocide of Indigenous
Socialism 2025
The Socialism 2025 Conference will be a vital gathering space for organizers and activists to sharpen analysis, hone strategy, and build community.
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“A Vision of Grace” Virtual Screening
Join us for a virtual screening of the short film “A Vision of Grace”, and learn more about hosting a screening in your community.
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Keynote Conversation with Kelly Hayes and Maya Pendleton
Kelly Hayes of Truthout and Maya Pendleton, upEND cofounder will set the stage by discussing the urgency and importance of solidarity for the movement to abolish family policing.
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Closing Session
Jotina Buck of Root & Yoke Wellness will lead us through a restorative, energizing session that will weave in the themes we covered throughout the day.
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Movement Building Workshop with Carceral Tech Resistance Network
This workshop will offer a model of how we can leverage our shared experience of surveillance, regulation, and elimination to build effective and responsive strategies toward abolition.
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LIVE upEND Podcast Recording
Guest host Corey Best will moderate a conversation with activists working against prisons, immigrant detention, family policing, and more.
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“To Be Invisible” Film Screening and Discussion
Every week for the past three years, Alexis and Kellie have stood outside Durham County’s child welfare agency, demanding the return of their children. Together, they embark on a journey to bring their children home.
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Grounding Session
Start the morning by setting an intention in this somatic, grounding session led by Jotina Buck of Root & Yoke Wellness.
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