Color Lines

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

W. E. B. DuBois famously declared that "the problem of the Twentieth Century is the problem of the colour-line." This line cut deeply into DuBois, cleaving his body, mind, and soul in two, creating a painful “double-consciousness.” Fredrick Douglass, however, spoke of the color line primarily as outside of himself, a boundary drawn between races which divides [...]

An Introduction to Ethical Humanism

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Hugh offers an informal overview of the history, philosophy, and community of Ethical Culture. While this is primarily intended for people wanting to know more about our unique brand of humanism, all are welcome! [in person only]