AHA Adjunct Organizations
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Black Humanist AllianceThe Black Humanist Alliance is a platform dedicated to a more inclusive humanism. We live in a country where Black lives—from that of Barack Obama to Eric Garner to Renisha McBride and Marissa Alexander—are actively devalued. While we concern ourselves with confronting expressions of religious hegemony in public policy, the BHA is also devoted to confronting social, economic, and political deprivations that disproportionately impact Black America due to centuries of culturally ingrained prejudices. |
Feminist Humanist AllianceThe Feminist Humanist Alliance is a national network of women, genderqueer and trans people committed to the principles of humanism and inclusive feminism. We strive for social progress through promoting critical consciousness and direct action. |
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LGBTQ Humanist AllianceThe LGBTQ Humanist Alliance is a forum for LGBTQ humanists and allies to come together, build community, exchange ideas, promote the humanist philosophy and values, and work together to achieve full social and civil equality of LGBTQ persons. |
The Humanist InstituteThe Humanist Institute educates leaders and potential leaders to shape and deliver the message of humanism. Our vision is to be an outstanding center for Humanist education, drawing students from all branches of humanism. The Institute is dedicated to fostering leadership that is ethically grounded, wise & well informed, skillfully strategic in addressing institutional dynamics, committed to meeting the real needs of real people, and globally responsible and personally sustainable. |
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The Humanist SocietyThe Humanist Society applies humanism to daily life through a unique celebrant program, education, and community involvement. The Society prepares Humanist Celebrants to lead ceremonial observances across the nation and worldwide, providing millions a meaningful alternative to traditional religious weddings, memorial services, and other life cycle events. |
The Center for Freethought EqualityThe Center for Freethought Equality is dedicated to lobbying and political advocacy. We work to significantly increase humanist activity in key Washington coalitions, and have established a permanent lobbyist on the Hill that will fight for issues secular Americans care about — like the separation of church and state and protecting civil liberties. |
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The International Darwin Day FoundationDarwin Day is an international celebration of science and humanity held on or around February 12, the day that Charles Darwin was born on in 1809. Specifically, it celebrates the discoveries and life of Charles Darwin — the man who first described biological evolution via natural selection with scientific rigor. More generally, Darwin Day expresses gratitude for the enormous benefits that scientific knowledge, acquired through human curiosity and ingenuity, has contributed to the advancement of humanity. |
FreeThought ActionFreeThoughtAction works to educate the general public about the personal, social and practical benefits of free and rational thought and action based on logic, reason and the scientific method as opposed to unquestioned acceptance of ancient tradition, religion and superstition. By raising awareness of these benefits, our hope is to encourage the continuing growth, open engagement, and public acceptance of a Freethought community in American society. |
AHA Programs
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The AHA Annual ConferenceOur annual conference draws hundreds of humanists from across the U.S. to hear world-renowned speakers, connect with fellow nontheists and have a say in the future of the organization. We also work alongside progressive allies—both secular and religious—to work on issues of common concern. Our upcoming 76th annual conference will be held from June 8-11, 2017 in Charleson, SC! |
The Appignani Humanist Legal CenterThrough amicus activity, litigation, and other legal advocacy, our team of lawyers provide legal assistance to defend the constitutional rights of religious and secular minorities by directly challenging clear violations of the Establishment Clause and seeking equal rights for humanists, atheists and other freethinkers. |
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Ask A HumanistAskAHumanist.com is a new community-driven website where individuals can ask questions about humanism, and humanists themselves can respond. AskAHumanist.com aims to serve as a resource for humanists and non-humanists interested or curious about humanism. The site was created by Bo Bennett, host of The Humanist Hour Podcast. |
Boycott the PledgeOn September 8, 2014, the American Humanist Association launched a national campaign to encourage people to sit out the Pledge of Allegiance until the phrase “under God” is removed from it. As students have begun exercising their constitutional right to sit out the Pledge, the Appignani Humanist Legal Center has been defending students who have been unfairly and unjustly punished. |
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Humanist ChaplainciesHumanist Chaplaincies serve much the same roles as their religious counterparts, but focus on being good without a belief in a god. They provide consultation, preside over ceremonies, and offer opportunities for educational outreaches and community service projects to nonreligious students and members of the armed forces. This is a network aims to connect Humanist chaplaincies across the United States with each other and those who seek their services. |
Kids Without GodThis engaging resource offers a welcoming home for humanist, atheist and other non-traditionally religious kids where they can find information untainted by supernaturalism on a wide range of topics, including religion in public schools, science, discrimination, sexuality, and reading suggestions. |
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The Kochhar Humanist Education CenterThe KHEC hopes to impact the level of community activism among chapters and affiliates of the AHA by providing case studies and citizen action guides, bringing to light issues on minority religions and ethnicities that humanist chapter members may not have considered before. Through position papers it elucidates the humanist movement’s thinking on important issues and help educate the larger public on the importance of a broader rational view of knowledge. |
AHA Local Chapters & AffiliatesLocal Affiliates and Chapters give the AHA a strong grassroots presence and they are essential to the success of humanism in the United States. They engage in social activism, philosophical discussion and community-building events. |
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The National Day of ReasonThe National Day of Reason is held in parallel with the National Day of Prayer, on the first Thursday in May each year. The goal of this effort is to celebrate reason—a concept all Americans can support—and to raise public awareness about the persistent threat to religious liberty posed by government intrusion into the private sphere of worship. The Day of Reason exists to inspire the secular community to be visible and active on this day to set the right example for how to effect positive change. |
Reason CinemaSince 2008, the film series project Reason Cinema has hosted free screenings of films with humanist or progressive themes open to the public in Washington DC and other cities in the United States. These screenings are followed by informative discussions with directors, producers, and leading philosophers and policy experts on humanist issues. We aim to advance a secular agenda through innovative films that connect humanism and the arts. |