Hello! Please contact D.L. Hughley and introduce yourself to him. I heard him say, in an interview with Dan Savage, the he didn’t know any black atheists (3:45 on the clip) because y’all are so damn religious. He used this to justify his statement that he doesn’t “condone the gay lifestyle” but he doesn’t feel that the government should tell us what we should be doing in the bedroom. Thanks D.L.!
D.L. doesn’t like that “the gays” are always comparing our struggle to that of the black community either. I hear that one a lot. Guess he hasn’t heard that there were many of us who died in the concentration camps of Nazi Germany.
Anti, this blog is amazing and I enjoy reading it. It is good to know that you are insightful, educated, and proud of who you are to say the least. Continue spreading your knowledge.
I am glad that you are I have become good associates.
I had a question about how to deal with ignorant people. I want to be tactful about it. I didn’ even take it personal, I don’t wanna be the token black person and get all stereotypes about black people applied to me. I know I have to say something, I just want them to get the message without getting defensive.
Hi. Greta Christina here, from Greta Christina’s Blog. I’ve just compiled a list of prominent atheists of color — as well as atheist organizations predominantly focused on/ participated in by people of color. It’s on my blog here:
If you can help publicize this list in any way you can — on your blog, your Facebook page, your Twitter feed, your email list, whatever — I think it might make a big difference to our movement. And if you’re in touch with other movers and shakers in the movement (conference organizers, organization leaders, bloggers, etc.) who you think would or should be interested in this information, can you please let them know about it as well?
There’s a common perception in our community that there just aren’t that many non-white people in it. I think getting more people (especially more movement leaders) familiar with this list, and other lists like it, could go a long way to helping diversify our movement and making it more welcoming to a wider range of people. And if we can publicize the existence of organizations specifically (or largely) devoted to supporting atheists of color, I think it could go a long way to making people of color who are on the fence about religion — as well as people of color who are already non-believers but aren’t out about it — feel more welcomed and included in the godless community.
Also, if you see any errors in the list, or any names/ organizations that should be on it and aren’t, I’d very much appreciate hearing about it. And if you’re on this list yourself and don’t want to be — or if you’re happy to be but need your information corrected — please let me know. Thanks!
Hey!
I’m your secret admirer. I admire your brilliant mind. If I actually knew you I would probably bombard you with questions about feminism and atheism all the time. I’m the president of a feminist group on my college campus called feminist united. I want to have an awesome kick off event but I’m struggling coming up with ideas. What type of kick off event would you have if you were in my position?
I hope to hear from you soon!
Lexi
Bie Aweh said
I enjoyed looking through your blog, very insightful!
Gigi said
Hello! Please contact D.L. Hughley and introduce yourself to him. I heard him say, in an interview with Dan Savage, the he didn’t know any black atheists (3:45 on the clip) because y’all are so damn religious. He used this to justify his statement that he doesn’t “condone the gay lifestyle” but he doesn’t feel that the government should tell us what we should be doing in the bedroom. Thanks D.L.!
D.L. doesn’t like that “the gays” are always comparing our struggle to that of the black community either. I hear that one a lot. Guess he hasn’t heard that there were many of us who died in the concentration camps of Nazi Germany.
Glad I found your blog!
Khrishobbs said
Anti, this blog is amazing and I enjoy reading it. It is good to know that you are insightful, educated, and proud of who you are to say the least. Continue spreading your knowledge.
I am glad that you are I have become good associates.
Khris Hobbs (Crusier)
blackgirlinterrupted said
Your new friend =)
Matt Thompson said
Hey you guys, this a very inspiring blog. I will continue to read articles here, and start posting on here. Thanks for the opportunity!
Matt Thompson
Misty said
Thank you so much for the sweet comment on my blog. People like you are always welcome in my little world.
-Misty
Fade said
I had a question about how to deal with ignorant people. I want to be tactful about it. I didn’ even take it personal, I don’t wanna be the token black person and get all stereotypes about black people applied to me. I know I have to say something, I just want them to get the message without getting defensive.
Greta Christina said
Hi. Greta Christina here, from Greta Christina’s Blog. I’ve just compiled a list of prominent atheists of color — as well as atheist organizations predominantly focused on/ participated in by people of color. It’s on my blog here:
Atheists of Color – A List
http://gretachristina.typepad.com/greta_christinas_weblog/2011/03/atheists-of-color.html
If you can help publicize this list in any way you can — on your blog, your Facebook page, your Twitter feed, your email list, whatever — I think it might make a big difference to our movement. And if you’re in touch with other movers and shakers in the movement (conference organizers, organization leaders, bloggers, etc.) who you think would or should be interested in this information, can you please let them know about it as well?
There’s a common perception in our community that there just aren’t that many non-white people in it. I think getting more people (especially more movement leaders) familiar with this list, and other lists like it, could go a long way to helping diversify our movement and making it more welcoming to a wider range of people. And if we can publicize the existence of organizations specifically (or largely) devoted to supporting atheists of color, I think it could go a long way to making people of color who are on the fence about religion — as well as people of color who are already non-believers but aren’t out about it — feel more welcomed and included in the godless community.
Also, if you see any errors in the list, or any names/ organizations that should be on it and aren’t, I’d very much appreciate hearing about it. And if you’re on this list yourself and don’t want to be — or if you’re happy to be but need your information corrected — please let me know. Thanks!
-Greta Christina
Greta Christina’s Blog
http://gretachristina.typepad.com/
P.S. In case you’re not already familiar with it, Jen McCreight has compiled a similar list of female atheists:
A large list of awesome female atheists
http://www.blaghag.com/2010/01/large-list-of-awesome-female-atheists.html
Robert Johnson said
You are a fucking idiot! You dont know shit about what you are talking about. Get a fucking life dumb ass!
Lexi Vega said
Hey!
I’m your secret admirer. I admire your brilliant mind. If I actually knew you I would probably bombard you with questions about feminism and atheism all the time. I’m the president of a feminist group on my college campus called feminist united. I want to have an awesome kick off event but I’m struggling coming up with ideas. What type of kick off event would you have if you were in my position?
I hope to hear from you soon!
Lexi