Discussion: Black and Queer to the Future
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLed by Christian Hayden Afro Futurism and Gender Expression: will have us looking at texts by Queer artists like Janelle Monae's album Dirty Computer and Marlon James's book Black Leopard, Yellow Wolf - . What does fantasy and a future through a Black/Brown and Queer lens teach us? Suggested (Reading and Listening): Janelle Monae's catalog and Marlon James's book: Black [...]
Educating for a Just Society
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIsmael Jimenez and Charlie McGeehan Philadelphia Public School Teachers As we begin a new school year, Philly educators Ismael Jimenez and Charlie McGeehan will discuss the responsibility of teachers in work for justice. Nationally, we face escalating racism, bigotry, and violence, encouraged by the President of the United States. Locally, our students and schools face [...]
Cultivating Gratitude
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Intolerance is growing. Our political world is a mess. We are poisoning our biosphere. At times like this, it is easy to forget gratitude. But gratitude is a way of relating to ourselves and to others that nurtures our strength, courage, and resiliency. How do we cultivate gratitude in a world [...]
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCome for this PowerPoint presentation by Hugh Taft-Morales about the philosophy, history, and current manifestation of Ethical Humanism! All welcome. Free. Refreshments served.
Anti-Racism: Next Steps for Ourselves and Our City
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis event is open to all who attended the July 30th Beer Summit at Reading Terminal Market and to all Ethical Society members. Come discuss how you are engaging in anti-racism work in your life and in the life of the city of Philadelphia. Hosted by Hugh Taft-Morales, Todd Bernstein, and others from Global Citizen.
Book Discussion – These Truths: A History of the United States (Ch. 1-4)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHenry Louis Gates Jr. calls Harvard Professor Jill Lepore’s most recent book an “epic work of grand chronological sweep, brilliantly illuminating the idea of truth in the history of our republic.” Hugh Taft-Morales leads the first of four explorations of this work to better appreciate our history as a nation. The September discussion will focus on “Part [...]
Engaging Youth to Hack the Problem of Homelessness
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStephanie Sena Founder and Executive Director, Student-Run Emergency Housing Unit of Philadelphia This is a talk about the power of engaging the youth of America in the work of ending chronic homelessness. Her talk examines how SREHUP, a student-run homeless shelter she opened in 2011, has transformed both student participants and the guests who are [...]
Philadelphia Stoics discussion on “Stoic Writings”
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States“If we don’t put the right conceptions into practice, we’ll be nothing more than expositors of the opinions of others”, said Epictetus. We will evaluate the usefulness of specific ancient and modern Stoic writings for learning the right conceptions to put into practice. Also, we will select a book to read and discuss at subsequent [...]
Peacebuilders Panel: Effectively Building Peace in our World
Friends Center 1501 Cherry St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLeader Hugh Taft-Morales will facilitate a discussion hosted by Peace Day Philly and United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia. Panelists include Rev. David Brown (Temple University), Lisa Jo Epstein (Just Act - Theatre of the Oppressed), Joan Marshall-Missiye (American Friends Service Committee), and Rorng Sorn (Department of Behavioral Health). The panel will discuss questions such [...]
Peace Day Philly Sing-Along for Peace
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn front of the Ethical Society on Rittenhouse Square. Come sing some songs of freedom and justice - free!