Black Political Women and the 2020 Presidential Election – Virtual Platform
Nikol G. Alexander-Floyd Political Science Assoc. Professor, Rutgers University Nikol G. Alexander-Floyd discusses the rise of Black political women and the historic election of vice-president elect Kamala Harris, first female and first Black vice-president. She will also discuss how the policy needs of Black women and their communities might be addressed under the Biden administration. [...]
Winter Solstice – Virtual Celebration
2020 has been an unusual year, and we will cap it off with the first virtual rendition of our annual celebration of the winter solstice! Hugh Taft-Morales hosts a virtual program full of readings and music to acknowledge the darkness of winter and invite the sun to return for another year. Join here online at [...]
Memorial Sunday – Virtual Platform
Every January we at the Philadelphia Ethical Society honor loved ones, colleagues, and historical heroes who have died in body but are alive in our hearts and minds. Join members and visitors to share memories and lessons given to us from those we loved or admired. Join here online at the scheduled time.
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Join Hugh Taft-Morales for a brief presentation about the philosophy, history, and current congregational life of Ethical Humanism. This month Hugh will add some reflections about new year’s resolutions! Please RSVP to LeaderHugh@phillyethics.org and join here online at the scheduled time.
Indigenizing Environmental Justice – Virtual Platform
Dina Gilio-Whitaker Lecturer of American Indian Studies at California State University San Marcos This is a Virtual "Road Trip" to the Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture (RYSEC) How does the indigenous perspective and history inform how we think about environmental ethics and environmental justice? When in graduate school, guest speaker, Dina Gilio-Whitaker noticed that American [...]
(Virtual) Lunch with Leader Hugh
PA, United StatesJoin Hugh and friends and members of the Philadelphia Ethical Society for casual conversation about the start of a new year. Got any resolutions to share? What are you hoping for in 2021? Join here at the scheduled time.
Lift Every Voice and Sing – Virtual Platform
Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Hugh Taft-Morales remembers how conscious he was of racial identity the first time he was in a multiracial group singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing”. Nicknamed “The Black National Anthem,” the song prompted most Black singers to tilt up their heads and sing loud and proud, while white singers [...]
Rediscovering Our Humanity: Reading the Classics Behind Bars
Emily Allen-Hornblower Classics Professor, Rutgers University Emily Allen-Hornblower will moderate a public conversation with mass incarceration survivors Nafeesah Goldsmith and Marquis McCray. The program will include excerpts from Greek tragedies to ground the discussion about the role of the emotions in our lives, and the Humanity we all share. The ancient works will serve as [...]
Book Discussion – Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye
PA, United StatesJoin Hugh for the first of his twelve 2021 book discussions of books by women writers. In January, Hugh will lead a dialogue about The Bluest Eye, by Toni Morrison. This 1970 classic generated many book banning controversies. Read the book and join our discussion to find out why! RSVP to LeaderHugh@phillyethics.org.
Replacing Magical Thinking with Rational Discourse: How can freethinkers help restore democracy?
As we face this historical moment, when cult thinking and fake news have fueled an attempted insurrection, yet grassroots organizing gives us hope in the future of multiracial democracy, we reflect on the intellectual traditions supporting a free society. What do our shared values lead us to do now in order to cultivate a world [...]