Victim Shamed and Blamed: Domestic Violence and its Toxic Effect on Black Women and Girls
Murdered and Missing rally, Leimert Park, South L.A. 2022, Photos by Bluegreen By Lizette Nsilu, WLP youth writer Domestic violence is something nearly 1 in…
Black Girls’ Guide to Humanism Podcast by Sikivu Hutchinson
According to the Pew Research Survey, the percentage of Americans who claim no religious affiliation is now at 29%, with Millennials and Gen Z youth…
Taking to the Streets in South L.A.: #Standing4BlackGirls Community Action to End Rape Culture
On Saturday, October 22nd, students, artists, musicians, organizers, teachers and Black women entrepreneurs joined the Women’s Leadership Project , Media Done Responsibly, the Black LGBTQ+ Parent and Caregiver…
Defining Themselves, For Themselves: 2022 Black Queer Youth Retreat
In early December, youth from South L.A. participated in a Black LGBTQ+ retreat that focused on youth leadership, artmaking, yoga, music and Black queer social…
In Solidarity With Former Black Nonbelievers’ Organizers, Breaking with BN
Statement on Ending Our Association with Black Nonbelievers, Inc. As many folks in the secular community know, I have been a supporter and ally…
Black LGBTQI+ Youth Retreat: December 3rd
Although Black youth are more likely to identify as LGBTQ+, there are few safe Black queer-affirming youth spaces for middle and high school students in…
#Standing4BlackGirls Community Action to End Rape Culture & Sexual Violence
On Saturday, October 22nd from 11:30-2:00, the #Standing4BlackGirls coalition, Women’s Leadership Project and other community partners will hold space for survivors in an annual outdoor…
Black LGBTQI+ Parent and Caregiver Group
Safe space for culturally responsive resources, support, and advocacy for Black/African descent LGBTQIA+ families in the L.A. area. Parents, caregivers, educators, and other community members…
Congratulations to the 2022 First in the Family Humanist Forward Freethought Awardees!
Behanka Adonis, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Watch Behanka’s video here: I come from a very religious family that believes mental health is nonexistent, and, if…
Congrats to Our 2022 Lorraine Hansberry Humanist Scholarship Awardees!
Our 2022 LHH scholarship awardees demonstrated year-round excellence in feminist leadership, organizing, activism, and academics. These college scholarships are designed to support Women’s Leadership…