Black History Month party: celebrating black humanism and freethought

How are you celebrating Black History Month 2023?

Why not join the Association of Black Humanists and Central London Humanists for a party to celebrate black freethought? All are welcome!

We're offering an evening of poetry and personal reflections from leading artists and activists — plus a lively pub social afterwards! And all while raising money for charity - our drinks and snacks bar proceeds will go to the Sickle Cell Society.

What to expect
- Music, snacks, drinks, and socialising
- Stellar spoken word and poetry performances
- Black humanist activists and organisers reflecting on why a black humanists group is needed, history and achievements of Association of Black Humanists, and Humanists UK
- Opportunities to meet and make friends with like-minded freethinkers and get involved in future humanist programmes, socials, and campaigns
- Money raised from the charity drinks and snacks bar, going towards the Sickle Cell Society

When to arrive:
Arrive a bit early at 6 to enjoy maximum socialising time, and get drinks and snacks, for a 6:30 start to the programme.

Will the event be recorded?
Yes, the speakers and performers will be. And photos will be taken of the whole gathering. Please let the organisers know upon arriving - no problem if you don't want to appear in any photo or recording.

Is there a cost to attend?
We ask for £3.00 per attendee to help cover the cost of putting on events like this for our members (we do not have a membership fee). Contactless card payment will be available at the meeting.

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Our speakers and performers for the evening:

Alex Williams
Singer, writer, teacher, poet, actor and director, Alex has won numerous awards and hosts the popular Dial Up Open Mic, celebrating community and creativity in all their forms. A humanist for many years, Alex is a longstanding member of ABH and has hosted a wonderful open mic poetry evening last year – ‘Secular Verses’. We’re thrilled to have him back on our humanist stage to share his wonderful and inspiring poetry.

Lola Tinubu
Raised in a devout Seventh Day Adventist family in Nigeria, Lola became a proud humanist about 18 years ago, and is a co-founder of Association of Black Humanists (ABH). She is a Legal Representative for Refugees and Migrants, as well as being a staunch supporter of the LGBT community, a feminist, and an unapologetic atheist and humanist.

Audrey Simmons
Co-Lead of Association of Black Humanists

Clive Aruede
Co-Founder of Association of Black Humanists

One Tawny Stranger
Actor, script & story writer and poet spreading insights, old and new, from unconventional sources

MC for the evening:
Alavari Jeevathol
AJ serves as a director of Humanists International, as national coordinator of Young Humanists UK, and as a committee member of CLH. His particular community focus is on youth development, on dialogue between faith and belief groups, on freedom of belief and a shared humanistic spirituality, and on apostate refugee support.

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