This interview has been condensed for length and clarity. The American Humanist Association (AHA) is pleased to honor Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA) as the 2020 Humanist of the Year at its 79th Annual Conference, “Distant... Read More

Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, diagnosed with cerebral palsy two years after she was born, was the youngest participant of the Capitol Crawl, a public demonstration held in Washington, DC, on March 12, 1990, to convince lawmakers to... Read More

Every year the American Humanist Association brings humanists together for an annual conference to explore new ideas and discuss a wide variety of topics related to humanism. This year, in light of the new times... Read More

This year the American Humanist Association’s Annual Conference (its 79th) is going completely virtual. On Saturday, August 8, 2020, from 11:00am – 6:30pm ET, the AHA will host a day-long conference: Distant but Together: A Virtual... Read More

In February 2019, Jé Exodus Hooper premiered his debut film Humanitas at the New York Society for Ethical Culture. The forty-five-minute film has been screened at conferences, festivals, and humanist communities across the country, igniting... Read More

Ashton Woods is a New Orleans native who has called Houston, Texas, home since 2005. In addition to his focus on holding law enforcement and public officials accountable to the citizens of his city and... Read More

Brenda Sanders is a vegan food justice activist who works in marginalized communities of color to create a viable alternative to animal-based food systems. By offering education classes around veganism, interactive cooking demos, and resources to improve... Read More