We are committed to promoting the work of black skeptics, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics and secular humanists through community outreach, education, and social justice initiatives.
In the midst of Trump administration backlash against and attacks on racial, social and educational justice in K-12 and higher education, support for African American…
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Our 2025 BSLA First in the Family Humanist scholarship awardees have been selected! This year’s seven secular scholars are ALL African American and predominantly LGBTQ+-identifying.…
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Over thirty percent of Gen Z youth identify as non-religious. In September, a collective of local and national secular organizations will launch the virtual Humanist…
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On July 26th, the Women’s Leadership Project will partner with the Berklee College of Music’s Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice, (headed by acclaimed drummer…
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Named after Black queer playwright, activist and freethinker Lorraine Hansberry, the Women’s Leadership Project and BSLA’s Lorraine…
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On Saturday, April 19th, the #Standing4BlackGirls coalition will gather for a Missing and Murdered march and rally in the Crenshaw District. Nationwide, Black girls and…
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Six $5000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school students of color (African American, Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American) who identify as agnostic, atheist, humanist, freethinker and/or…
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Dear LAUSD Board Members, We are writing to express our deep concern regarding the safety, well-being, and inclusion of LGBTQ+ students and educators within the…
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BSLA is among 21 recipients of Culver City’s 2025 Performing Arts grants for Outliers: A Black Women’s Theater Showcase, debuting at the Blue Door Theater…
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BSLA RR Microgrants are specifically designed to provide immediate assistance to Black Altadena and Pasadena area families and communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the…
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