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July is Disability Pride month, and we hear from Ann Hammond about her experience living with ataxia. For our member gathering we are welcoming Layla Luna, founder of autism advocacy organization Just Bee. We will also be raising money for Just Bee as our new Charity of the Quarter.
Here is what’s in the issue:
“May I pray with you?” by Ann Hammond
Ann shares her story about living with spinocerebellar ataxia type 6, a genetic neurological disorder affecting motor coordination.
Autism Awareness and Advocacy with Layla Luna
For our member gathering we are hosting Layla Luna, founder and CEO of Just Bee, an autism awareness and advocacy organization.
Q3 Charity of the Quarter: Just Bee
We have also chosen Just Bee as our Q3 Charity of the Quarter.
I will consider other people’s thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
I’m For They/Them by Tucker Lentz (He/Him)
Tucker argues that in order to build a more inclusive world we should all adopt, encourage and defend explicit declaration of pronouns.
Activist Corner by Madelyne Adams
Madelyne encourages us to apply pressure on local governments to protect our communities from ICE overreach.
Protect the ACE Basin from Greedy Utility Companies!
For our July Activist Sunday we are working with the Charleston Climate Coalition to oppose a new interstate pipeline through the ACE Basin on the banks of the Edisto River.
Massive Nationwide Protests in June
SHL joined with Americans across the country protesting in June. We’ve got photos!
We The People by Bonnie Cleaveland
In response to Facebook discussions of the appropriate role for SHL in political activism, Bonnie explains how our activism follows from our humanist commitments.
In this short letter to the editor, Herb reflects on his shared birthday with Donald Trump.
We had a great turnout for our highway cleanup on Sunday, June 22nd, and we will be doing it again.
Food Distribution with Park Circle Cares
We will be volunteering at the monthly food distribution with Park Circle Cares on Saturday, July 19th.
A new LGBTQIA+ Community Center, a defeat for vouchers, decline in deforestation in Colombia, a breakthrough towards a cure for HIV and the rescue of more than 60 whales are this month’s good news.
Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) Convention in Myrtle Beach
FFRF will be holding their 48th annual convention in Myrtle Beach October 16-19 at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort.
Abortion and God by Herb Silverman
Herb tackles the hypocrisy of religious opposition to abortion.
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Join the SHL Movie Club on the first Sunday of every month. The next movie club outing will be Sunday, July 6th.
Happy Humanist Hour: Naan in North Charleston
For July we will be going to Naan located at 7620 Rivers Ave (Unit 375) in North Charleston.
SHL Book Club: Class Clown by Dave Barry
We are reading Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I Went 77 Years Without Growing Up by Dave Barry for our July book club meeting.
Trivia Night: The Rickhouse at Cannon Distillery
SHL is heading to The Rickhouse at Cannon Distillery, located at 1734 Signal Point Rd on James Island at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 30th for Trivia Night.
It is hot out here so we are now offering both our Activist Tee and our Flare Tee in performance fabrics.