BHNBS Planning Meeting (3:00-3:30) and Book Club Discussion (3:30-5:00)

Planning Committee Meeting: 3:00-3:30
Book Club Discussion: 3:30-5:00

Zoom Link: we'll email the Zoom link to RSVPs on the morning of the meeting.

Octavia Butler's Dawn Lilith's Brood, 1

One woman is called upon to rebuild the future of humankind after a nuclear war, in this revelatory post-apocalyptic tale from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower.

When Lilith lyapo wakes from a centuries-long sleep, she finds herself aboard the vast spaceship of the Oankali. She discovers that the Oankali—a seemingly benevolent alien race—intervened in the fate of the humanity hundreds of years ago, saving everyone who survived a nuclear war from a dying, ruined Earth and then putting them into a deep sleep. After learning all they could about Earth and its beings, the Oankali healed the planet, cured cancer, increased human strength, and they now want Lilith to lead her people back to Earth—but salvation comes at a price.

Hopeful and thought-provoking, this post-apocalyptic narrative deftly explores gender and race through the eyes of characters struggling to adapt during a pivotal time of crisis and change.

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The BHNBS book club is a regular activity where Black members discuss various books, often focusing on topics related to humanism, atheism, or social justice.

These discussions provide an opportunity for intellectual engagement and help stimulate conversations among members. Attending the book club allows members to connect with others who share similar interests, explore new ideas, and deepen their understanding of humanism and its principles. It's a chance to foster a sense of community and build friendships within the group.