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Day of Solidarity for Black Non‑Believers

February 6, 2013

CFI–Harlem/Harlem Humanists celebrate the 2012 Day of Solidarity in NYC

Celebrated nationwide on the last Sunday of Black History Month (Feb. 24 this year), the Day of Solidarity for Black Non-Believers (DoS) is held to promote community and solidarity among blacks in America who identify as non-believers: atheists, agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, etc. The DoS was organized as a way to counter the religious voice that all too often serves as the lone voice of black consciousness and experience.

Blog

February 20, 2013 by Naima Washington

“We” Only Do “Diversity” When We Want to: Atheist Silence & the Day of Solidarity

"It is a sad fact that people of color, particularly African American nonbelievers, are alienated within the secular community. Among the ‘faith’ communities, even those with the most racist and sexist doctrines, continue to do whatever it takes (and make no apologies) as they aggressively recruit and make space in their communities for people of color."

In the News

April 23, 2013

Mandisa Thomas: Secularism and the Black Community [Audio Recording]

AAH advisor Mandisa Thomas discussed how to increase secular efforts in the black community to students and community member at Indiana University in February. The audio recording of her talk was recently released.