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By Patti Butcheck, on June 5th, 2020
Women of Color Beyond Belief: Where Do We Go From Here?
The Freethought Society (FS) is pleased to host Mandisa Thomas on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 3:00 PM (EST)/Noon (PST) for an online Zoom presentation entitled “Women of Color Beyond Belief: Where Do We Go From Here?”
Please join the Freethought Society Meetup group to learn how you can obtain the Zoom link. The link is:
www.meetup.com/Freethought-Society-Meetup/
In 2019, Black Nonbelievers, Black Skeptics, and the Women’s Leadership Project hosted the first-ever conference that featured nontheist women of color. With the constant call to action in addressing diversity and inclusion, how can the secular community better work with and support the organizations who serve this need?
Thomas will discuss the conference goals and the work that women of color offer in the secular movement. She will also advise on improving communication with people of color and subject matters pertaining to race, reproductive justice, and other issues that affect marginalized demographics.
Thomas currently serves on the boards of the American Humanist Association and American Atheists. She was the Unitarian Universalist Humanist Association’s 2018 “Person of the Year,” the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s “Freethought Heroine” for 2019, and the Secular Student Alliance’s 2019 Backbone Award winner.
As President of Black Nonbelievers, Thomas works to encourage more people of color to come out and stand strong with their nonbelief in the face of such strong religious overtones.
By John, on May 31st, 2020
The Freethought Society (FS) is pleased to host Bailey Harris and Elle Harris on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 3:00 PM (EST)/Noon (PST) for an online Zoom meeting entitled Getting to Know Bailey Harris and Elle Harris.
Please join the FS Meetup group to learn how you can obtain the Zoom link. Only Meetup members can obtain the Zoom meeting link.
Bailey Harris published her first book My Name is Stardust when she was only eight years old. Her second book is Stardust Explores The Solar System. The third book in Bailey’s Stardust book series is Stardust Explores Earth’s Wonders. All the books use simple, charming stories and have beautiful artwork to inspire curiosity about the world and universe. At the same time, these books teach the scientific method and demonstrate the importance of evidence-based reasoning, using accessible real-world examples.
Bailey’s nine-year-old younger sister Elle Harris has just written her first book, Elle the Humanist. This book is a warm introduction to humanism and ethics as only a lovely young lady can tell it.
Both Elle and Bailey will be live via Zoom on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 3PM (EST) to tell you how they came to be writers and what inspired them at such a young age to be advocates of Humanism and science. They will both read from their books so you may want to log in with your own children at your side.
There will be time for a question and answer period.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get to know Elle and Bailey. They are our hope for the future!
The Zoom waiting room will open for a Pre-Event Social at 2:45 PM (EST)/11:45 AM (PST). Music will be provided and there will be an opportunity to chat.
Bailey and Elle will be live at 3:00 PM (EST)/Noon (PST).
To purchase Harris books, please use the following links:
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By Patti Butcheck, on April 30th, 2020 Click here to see the May June 2020 Ezine-web
from Freethought Society.
In the Ezine you will find the following:
- The Freethought Society and The Secular Coalition for America
by Margaret Downey
- Photos From the 2020 Secular Leadership Summit
- Lobbying Insights
by Margaret Downey
- Southern California Local Leadership Summit
by Victoria de la Torre
- Kazakhstan Embassy Roundtable on Freedom of Religion or Belief
by Alan Gold
- David A. Henley, Thomas Paine Advocate, Dies at age 81
- Patriotism
by Herb Silverman
- Pass Over, Please!
by Glen Love
- The Freethought Society COVID-19 Message
by the Freethought Society Board of Directors and Editorial Team
- How I Got Here
by Jim Phynn
- Donation and Information Page
We hope that you will remain or become an active supporter of the great work FS is doing. Please donate to the general fund or select a project you want to help sponsor. All donations to FS are tax-deductible!
If the Ezine inspires you to become more actively involved with FS, please provide us with your contact information, including your phone number and mailing address.
Special events are being planned in your area so don’t miss an opportunity to participate further. All personal information is confidential and will not be shared with other organizations.
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By Patti Butcheck, on February 20th, 2020 Click here to see the Freethought Society (FS) Ezine.
In the Ezine you will find the following:
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The 2019 Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Ohio Tree of Knowledge Displays
by Margaret Downey
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The Hidden Joy of Serving: Appreciating Their Story
by Hugh Taft-Morales
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Secular Week of Action Volunteer Opportunities
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2020: The 100-Year Celebration of Women Voting
by Herb Silverman
- “Let the far and the near all unite, with a cheer…”
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Freethought Society Two-Month Calendar
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Volunteer Opportunities Through the Freethought Society
We hope that you will remain or become an active supporter of the great work FS is doing. Please donate to the general fund or select a project you want to help sponsor. All donations to FS are tax-deductible!
If the Ezine inspires you to become more actively involved with FS, please provide us with your contact information, including your phone number and mailing address.
Special events are being planned in your area so don’t miss an opportunity to participate further. All personal information is confidential and will not be shared with other organizations.
We want supporters to stay informed at all times.
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By John, on December 15th, 2019 Click here to see the Freethought Society (FS) Ezine.
In the Ezine you will find the following:
- The Secular Day of the Dead 2019 Event by Margaret Downey
- Photos of the 2019 Secular Day of the Dead
- Should Atheists Debate Theists? by Herb Silverman
- Freethought Society President’s Ohio Speaking Tour
- Religiously Traumatized: The Negative Impact of Modern Religion by Alberta Parish
- Freethought Society Introduces Reason University at Center For Inquiry Conference
- Attending the 2019 SCA Lobby Day Event by Alan Gold
- Honoring Thomas Paine’s Date of Birth
- Donation and Information Page
 Truth Fairy DragonCon We hope that you will remain or become an active supporter of the great work FS is doing. Please donate to the general fund or select a project you want to help sponsor. All donations to FS are tax-deductible!
If the Ezine inspires you to become more actively involved with FS, please provide us with your contact information, including your phone number and mailing address.
Special events are being planned in your area so don’t miss an opportunity to participate further. All personal information is confidential and will not be shared with other organizations.
We want supporters to stay informed at all times. To keep updated about events, meetings and issues, please sign up to participate in the FS Discussion List.
Check for upcoming events at the FS Meet Up page
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