4th Annual Day of Solidarity for Black Non-Believers

February 23, 2014

African Americans for Humanism, a program of the Council for Secular Humanism, is pleased to support the fourth annual Day of Solidarity for Black Non-Believers.

Celebrated on the last Sunday of Black History Month, the Day of Solidarity for Black Non-Believers 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. Day of Solidarity gatherings promote fellowship and the pursuit of humanist strategies to solve the problems facing humanity—especially those affecting the black community.



CFI–Harlem/Harlem Humanists gather for the 2012 Day of Solidarity

Many local groups—including one in the UK!—are celebrating on Sunday with social gatherings, presentations, discussions, and museum visits that are open to all:





1:30 pm at the Austin Grill in Washington, DC

AAH–DC will celebrate Black History Month 2014 and the Day of Solidarity for Black Non-Believers at the Austin Grill, one block north of the Archives–Navy Memorial Metro station.

2:00 pm in the Food Court at the Shops at Liberty Place in Philadelphia, PA

Join the Black Atheists of Philadelphia for their 2nd Anniversary and Day of Solidarity event. Let's share stories, discuss the planning of upcoming events and support those who are new to declaring their non-belief.

2:00 pm at North Carolina A&T State University and 5:00 pm at Smokey Bones Restaurant in Greensboro, NC

The Black Atheists of the Triad will meet at North Carolina A&T State University for a presentation, a short break, and a group photo, then reconvene at Smokey Bones Restaurant for dinner and drinks.

2:30 pm at the Southwest Regional Library in Atlanta, GA

Black Nonbelievers, Inc. are pleased to feature activist, journalist, and speaker Jamila Bey at their DOS event. Refreshments will be provided.

11:00 am at Smokey Bones in Casselberry, FL

The group is proud to celebrate its two-year anniversary at this social event.

Black Skeptics Chicago at DuSable Musem for the 2012 Day of Solidarity

1:00 pm at the Eunice Carson Art Gallery, Chicago, IL

12:00 pm at the BSLA Office, Los Angeles, CA

BSLA is having a community Open House at their new space, followed by an informal discussion on "The State of Black Atheism."

10:30 am at Coffee Makes You Black on Teutonia Avenue in Milwaukee, WI

1:30 pm at Nandos in Washington, DC

2:00 pm at the Montrose Center in Houston, TX

Join the Houston Black Non-Believers as they celebrate the DOS and the birthday of W. E. B. Du Bois, a great American freethinker.

1:30 pm at Chez Elle in Kansas City, MO

11:30 am brunch at Café Express, 4:30 pm taping of The Atheist Experience, and 6:00 pm post-show dinner at Threadgills in Austin, TX

2:00 pm at Ye Olde Cock Tavern in London, UK

Join the LBA at their inaugural meeting featuring activist, writer, and speaker Yemisi Ilesanmi on LGBT issues.

Day of Solidarity events are open to all. Most events are free, although some museums charge admission. Please check the event pages for more details, go to the Day of Solidarity Facebook page, or email aadayofsolidarity@yahoo.com.

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