This month we set out a plan for increasing the diversity of SHL, report good news from the American Humanist Association, remember Tom Lehrer, stand up against book bans, and report on a new partnership with Recovering From Religion. We’ve also got all the regular SHL volunteer service and community building activities for September.
Here is what is in the issue:
DEI for SHL
A plan for improving the diversity of SHL.
This Month with SHL
A brief glance at our calendar of events for September, including our normal monthly activities:
- Monday, 9/1, “Workers Over Billionaires” Protest
- Wednesday, 9/3, Freethinkers Forum: “Can humans actually solve our problems?”
- Sunday, 9/7, Activist Sunday: The Resistance Lab organizer training
- Tuesday, 9/9, Volunteer at Lowcountry Food Bank
- Tuesday, 9/9, Happy Humanist Hour (Dinner Club): Ms. Rose’s in West Ashley
- Friday, 9/12, Karaoke Night
- Sunday, 9/14, Movie Club: film, location and time TBD.
- Saturday, 9/20, Food Distribution with Park Circle Cares
- Sunday, 9/21, Member Gathering: Kayaking Adventure
- Tuesday, 9/23, Trivia Night: at Mex 1 in West Ashley
- Sunday, 9/28, Adopt-A-Highway
- Sunday, 9/28, Book Club: Banned Books
September Commitment: Altruism
I will help others in need without hoping for rewards.
The Good News
We report a bunch of great stuff going on with the American Humanist Association plus news about a breakthrough in cancer treatment and a way to save the bees.
Read Banned Books!
We are holding our 3rd Annual Banned Books Discussion and Celebration of the Right to Read.
AHA Partnership with Recovering from Religion
We are working to create a support group for people recovering from religion.
The Resistance Lab Organizer Training
For Activist Sunday we are hosting a viewing party for The Resistance Lab and a workshop to mobilize resistance against authoritarianism.
Become a Voter Ambassador
Scary new reporting shows an advantage for Christian Nationalists with voter registration. Find out how you can help!
Volunteer Opportunities
We’ve got great opportunities to volunteer with the Lowcountry Food Bank, Park Circle Cares and Adopt-A-Highway.
Charity of the Quarter: Just Bee
So far, we have $580 for our Q3 Charity of the Quarter, Just Bee, a South Carolina-based nonprofit advocating for the Autistic and Neurodivergent community.
Looking forward to October
A quick look at what’s coming next month.