Greetings, Here at Black Nonbelievers, we are currently embarked on our annual SeaCon convention. And on this Giving Tuesday, I would like to share some highlights and how your support makes an impact.  From our depature in Miami, FL to being aboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, we have met attendees who have come from ..read more

Greetings! We are approaching the end of year season, and we thank each and every one of you who has participated, supported, and stayed up to date in 2024.  On Giving Tuesday, which is December 3rd this year, we know that there are many organizations to choose from, and our sincerest gratitude goes to everyone who ..read more

Greetings, I, like many in our community, needed a moment to process the results of Tuesday’s election.  It was very tempting to issue a statement the next day, and I respect the individuals and organizations who did just that. However, given the outcome, extra time and reflection was needed in order to truly convey the ..read more

Greetings! Black Nonbelievers is proud to announce the winner of the 2024 Hurston scholarship, which is awarded jointly with the Secular Student Alliance.  David Anezi is a student at New Manchester High School, and has a very bright future as a secular activist. Please join us in supporting him on his educational journey! You can read ..read more

Greetings!  I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone who signed up for our newsletter during DragonCon. As well as to our current members, subscribers and supporters.   This past Saturday, we took a break from our regularly scheduled episode of In The Cut, our livestream show on YouTube. However, we released this short video ..read more

Hello Everyone! I hope you are enjoying your weekend. It has been a busy one, we are having a wonderful time at DragonCon in Atlanta. Hopefully, you had a chance to watch our live episode of In The Cut yesterday, as well as the Inaugural Black Humanist Studies Association’s conference on Friday.  We have had the ..read more

“It was THEIR visibility that empowered my vocality.” These are the words of Darante LaMar (pictured above), a former pastor who is now an open atheist and secular humanist. Darante has now joined our community as a content creator, activist and collaborator. Darante credits BN with empowering him to become more outspoken after being silent for ..read more

Hello Everyone, Today I am traveling to Chicago, amid the current convention taking place there (which I know that some of our more direct political colleagues are involved with). My son Isaiah begins his college career at the University of Illinois in Chicago, and I am helping him move in this weekend. I am very proud of ..read more

Hello Everyone, This morning at 11 am EST, I will have the pleasure of speaking with the Lehigh Valley Humanists. Although I will doing so virtually, if you live in or near Allentown, PA, please join them in person. You can also join me online and watch via Zoom. As I prepare for my presentation, I ..read more

Greetings, It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Detroit, MI area BN member, Ms. Gwendolyn Rose Forrest. Gwendolyn was a long time activist, author, and Humanist, whose latest publication was titled, Born Good Enough. She was featured on our show In The Cut, on March 4th, 2023.  Gwendolyn was also a member of the American Humanist Association, the NAACP, Planned Parenthood, and more. She dedicated her life to civil/human rights and social justice, and we were so honored that she was part of our community.  On Facebook, Gwendolyn’s family shared her wis ..read more