Humanist Anti-Racism Program set Sept. 15

Mandisa Thomas, founder and director of Black Nonbelievers Inc., will present during a virtual Humanist Anti-Racism Program at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, co-hosted by the Humanists of Southern Delaware and the Humanist Study Group of the Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware.

Thomas will discuss the obstacles women of color face when moving from traditional religion into humanist, free-thinking or atheist communities. The program is free and open to attendees via Zoom.

To request the Zoom link, contact Charles Bittner, leader of UUSD’s Humanist Study Group, at Humanists@uussd.org.

Bittner said, “We are very excited to have Mandisa Thomas, a nationally recognized speaker, share her experiences on this important topic at our Humanist Anti-Racism Program. She will also share current resources for nonreligious people to find loving community with like-minded people. Her upcoming national conference, Women of Color Beyond Belief, will bring together people of color and allies for discussion on race, reproductive justice and other issues that affect marginalized people including LGBTQ+ women of color.”

Thomas has received several awards and national recognition for her work. She has appeared on “CBS Sunday Morning,” CNN.com, and JET magazine, and other outlets. She currently serves on the boards of American Atheists and the American Humanist Association, and previously for the Foundation Beyond Belief and the Secular Coalition for America.

Humanists of Southern Delaware is a local chapter of the national organization American Humanist Association. For more information, contact Christopher Guidone at Hello@HumanistsofSDelaware.org.

Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware is a welcoming and progressive spiritual community with a faith rooted in love and justice. Their mission is to nurture spiritual growth, embrace diversity, work for justice, and strive for a loving world. For more information, go to uussd.org.