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Amend: The Fight for America Reminds America of its Promise
“What do you think about when you think of America?” actor Will Smith poses this question at the beginning of his six-part Netflix documentary Amend: The Fight for America (released last month). We hear “This Land... Read More
A Brief Look at the Four Waves of Feminism
This is the first in a series of articles in March that will celebrate Women’s History Month. The modern day humanist movement has embraced feminism, but like various types of humanism, the tension between the various... Read More
Representation Matters: Spotlight on State Senator Megan Hunt
This is a recurring series highlighting openly nonreligious elected officials across the nation. Prior to the 2016 election, there were only 5 public nontheist state legislators. Due to the efforts of the Center for Freethought Equality,... Read More
Celebrating Black Humanists and Allies: Ta-Nehisi Coates
In honor of Black History Month, we’ll be profiling an important contemporary Black humanist (or humanist ally) in a different field each week during the month of February. This week, we profile humanist journalist, novelist, and... Read More
Meet the New AHA Staff Member: Kate Uesugi
Welcome our new Communications Associate, Kate Uesugi! What is your educational and work background? I earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Marketing, with a minor in Sustainability, at The George Washington University... Read More
What’s Coming Up from the Education Center
The American Humanist Association's Center for Education has been churning out relevant, engrossing online programming since the beginning of the pandemic. In the past year, the Center has brought important topics to the forefront, introduced new... Read More
Celebrating Black Humanists: Ernie Chambers
In honor of Black History Month, we’ll be profiling an important contemporary Black humanist (or humanist ally) in a different field each week during the month of February. This week, we profile humanist state legislator Ernie... Read More
What Does Anti-Racism Look Like in 2021?
“Diversity, equity, and inclusion” is now the resounding string of words carefully woven into staff meetings within corporate, non-profit, and government workplaces as the movement towards anti-racism continues. And while the phrase “diversity, equity, and inclusion”... Read More
Representation Matters: Spotlight on State Rep. Jon Rosenthal
This is the first of what will be a recurring series highlighting openly nonreligious elected officials across the nation. Prior to the 2016 election there were only 5 public nontheist state legislators. Because of the efforts... Read More
Leave No One Behind in the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
Yesterday Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States. Over the last few weeks, this coming transition has been referred to as an inflection point for the country. This moment has offered... Read More