Humanists in the Hood: Unapologetically Black, Feminist, and Heretical

Feminism and atheism are "dirty words" that Americans across the political spectrum love to debate--and hate. Throw them into a blender and you have a toxic brew that supposedly defies decency, respectability, and Americana. Add an "unapologetically" Black critique to the mix and it's a deal-breaking social taboo. Putting gender at the center of the equation, progressive "Religious Nones" of color are spearheading an anti-racist, social justice humanism that disrupts the "colorblind" ethos of European American atheist and humanist agendas, which focus principally on church-state separation. These critical interventions build on the lived experiences and social histories of segregated Black and Latinx communities that are increasingly under economic siege. In this context, Hutchinson makes a valuable and necessary call for social justice change in a polarized climate where Black women's political power has become a galvanizing national force.

Author: Sikivu Hutchinson
Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing
Published: 04/07/2020
Pages: 135
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.20d
ISBN13: 9781634311984
ISBN10: 1634311981
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Atheism
- Social Science | Black Studies (Global)
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | American | African American & Black Studies

About the Author
Sikivu Hutchinson is an educator, author, and playwright. She is the founder of Black Skeptics Los Angeles and the Women's Leadership Project, a mentoring and civic engagement program for South L.A. girls of color.