inherently mine

by James Niebruegge

i don’t think it’s chance or that fate wrote me, i believe i write this story, slowly and consciously see felix adler whispered, “deed... Read More

By Conscience Alone

by Jelani Cobb, 2025 Humanist of the Year

We are here today to present the American Humanist Association’s Humanist of the Year award to Jelani Cobb. The award was established in 1953... Read More

Florida’s Blueprint for Resistance

by Nadine Smith, 2025 LGBTQ Humanist Award

Nadine Smith has dedicated her life to speaking truth to power and organizing for a better future. As the executive director of Equality Florida,... Read More

The Trailblazers of Humanism

by Fred Edwords, 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award

I LIKE TO SAY, when I was at Camp Quest, one of the slogans that I invented was, “cleanliness is next to godliness.” And... Read More

A Call for a New Media Strategy

by Hemant Mehta, 2025 Humanist Media Award

We’re here tonight to recognize a “Jeopardy!” champion, a former Secular Student Alliance chairman, and an educator. He is the creator of the best... Read More