Humanists in the Hood: Unapologetically Black, Feminist, and Heretical

Humanism in Practice

By: Sikivu Hutchinson

Narrated by: Ella Turenne

Feminism and atheism are “dirty words” that Americans across the political spectrum love to debate - and hate. Throw them into a blender and you have a toxic brew that supposedly defies decency, respectability, and Americana. Add an “unapologetically” Black critique to the mix and it’s a deal-breaking social taboo.

Putting gender at the center of the equation, progressive “Religious Nones” of color are spearheading an anti-racist, social justice humanism that disrupts the “colorblind” ethos of European American atheist and humanist agendas, which focus principally on church-state separation. These critical interventions build on the lived experiences and social histories of segregated Black and Latinx communities that are increasingly under economic siege.

In this context, Hutchinson makes a valuable and necessary call for social justice change in a polarized climate where Black women’s political power has become a galvanizing national force.

©2020 Pitchstone Books (P)2020 Sikivu Hutchinson

This Book Made Me Think

Growing up "sheltered", I had no idea of the pain that so many girls & women have gone through previously & still go through to this day. Thank you Sikivu for opening my eyes!

Powerful read

I really enjoyed listening to this book. Learning about the feminist and humanist movement from an African American woman perspective was enlightening and necessary for me. Looking forward to listening again