Black Skeptics Group L.A.

Black Skeptics L.A. is a community-based organization committed to providing humanist educational resources for Black and BIPOC secularists

[Sikivu Hutchinson @sikivuhutch]

Over 40% of missing persons in the U.S. are Black women and girls and Black women are 6x more likely to be homicide victims than non-Black women. On Sat 4/18 @WLProject2 #Standing4BlackGirls coalition will hold its "Missing & Murdered" march calling for a #YouthCenterforTioni

[Sikivu Hutchinson @sikivuhutch]

In yet another affirmation of anti-LGBT Christian religious indoctrination, zealotry and harm, SCOTUS rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ kids which has proven to be dangerous to the mental health of queer children and adults. https://t.co/VHDwy1VVzA

[Black Skeptics Group L.A. @blackskeptics]

Trans Rights Are Human Rights: As trans and nonbinary allies, Transgender Day of Visibility serves as a yearly reminder of our commitment to loving, supporting, protecting, and defending trans, nonbinary and gender expansive folks and communities.@PFLAG #TDOV

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

Today is Trans Day of Visibility.

Trans, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming people have always been here — from the hijra of India to the Diné nádleehi to the leaders who built the modern LGBTQIA+ movement here in New York.

Your existence is not up for debate. Your lives are not a political issue.

We’re fighting for a city where every trans New Yorker can live openly, safely, and with joy.

[Sikivu Hutchinson @sikivuhutch]

On Jan 31st @ Lore Bookstore, I'll be debuting my short narrative film "Alpha Centauri", which focuses on the disproportionate impact of trafficking and grooming on Black girls, through the lens of a foster care teen who aspires to be an aerospace engineer https://t.co/rZuCjGULIV

[BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ @mmpadellan]

Holy shit, DEVASTATING testimony from a victim of ICE, recounting the sadistic banter and laughter from ICE agents: "You guys gotta stop obstructing us, that's why this lesbian bitch is dead."

Spread her story.

[Sikivu Hutchinson @sikivuhutch]

#Standing4BlackGirls @WLProject2 rally and march to end rape culture & sexual violence in South L.A., amplifying the disproportionate impact of gender-based violence on Black women, Black girls and queer youth and the silencing and victim-shaming of survivors in our communities

[Black Skeptics Group L.A. @blackskeptics]

The Black Girls' Guide to Humanism podcast with @sikivuhutch and Monica Burns focuses on Black Gen Z perspectives on being young Black, queer and secular featuring KeVonna Dixon, one of our 2025 First in the Family Humanist scholarship awardees
https://t.co/5AhGs4jAPi

[Black Skeptics Group L.A. @blackskeptics]

An atrocity that children and families will go hungry in the richest country on the planet due to the Trump and GOP crime syndicates' corrupt and illegal waste, fraud and abuse. Here are L.A. County food assistance resources and food banks to donate to https://t.co/EpYUeSClFS

[Sikivu Hutchinson @sikivuhutch]

Tomorrow, the GOP will be responsible for starving millions of food insecure children and families with their corrupt immoral shutdown of SNAP benefits. L.A. County offers assistance resources at https://t.co/MjXYXOVWfG or at L.A. Parks and Rec https://t.co/desA17Br7J

[Black Skeptics Group L.A. @blackskeptics]

Congrats to Tuskegee-bound Aviana Anderson, one of our SEVEN Black First in the Fam Humanist scholarship awardees! "This award lets youth of color know that it's ok to question authority, explore nonreligious identities and care about justice, equity and science!" .@sikivuhutch

[Black Skeptics Group L.A. @blackskeptics]

@sikivuhutch on "Holding Space for Black Queer and Gender Non-Conforming Youth": "Black youth are caught in the crosshairs of Black Christian homophobia and transphobia, which is reinforced by the vicious Trump/MAGA assault on trans communities"
https://t.co/cEXBlrqlEF

[Black Skeptics Group L.A. @blackskeptics]

Congrats to our 2025 @WLProject2 Lorraine Hansberry Humanist Scholarship awardees for their outstanding social justice & LGBTQ youth leadership and advocacy in South L.A. school-communities! Big thanks to @FFRF and the Harrington Family Fund for their multi-year support!

[Black Skeptics Group L.A. @blackskeptics]

The 2025 BSLA First in the Family Humanist scholarship application is now open for BIPOC secular, LGBTQIA+, undocumented, foster care, unhoused and disabled youth. Six $5K awards are available. Deadline June 20th. APPLY NOW https://t.co/leNj53weLZ

[Black Skeptics Group L.A. @blackskeptics]

We are among 21 orgs receiving arts grants from the Culver City Cultural Affairs Commission for our SOLD OUT show "Outliers: A Black Women's Theater Showcase", debuting January 26 & Feb 2!
21 Organizations Selected for 2025 Performing Arts Grant Program - City of Culver City

[Black Skeptics Group L.A. @blackskeptics]

Rapid response microgrant support for #BlackAltadena Pasadena families who have been disproportionately impacted by the devastating wildfires. Black families were pioneers in the community after the dismantling of racially restrictive covenants https://t.co/49JZ9uHpN6

[Black Skeptics Group L.A. @blackskeptics]

Why Are No Men Talking About the Many Dehumanizing Rapes of Gisèle Pélicot? by @pagan_rosalind https://t.co/cYyQCn8xZw #MeToo

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

44 days.

That’s all the time we have left until Election Day.

@KamalaHarris has the vision, strength, and compassion to lead this country forward. Make your voice heard—make a plan to vote early, vote by mail, or head to the polls. https://t.co/bBcatjmEym

[Black Skeptics Group L.A. @blackskeptics]

The youth vote is critical and supporting/educating high school students on their power as new voters fighting to protect progressive civil and human rights protections will be paramount to beating back white supremacist fascism. #voterregistration

[Sikivu Hutchinson @sikivuhutch]

This week is National High School #voterregistration @WLProject2 created this youth guide on the differences between #HarrisWalz & the fascist #Trump platform on voting rights, climate change, abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, child poverty https://t.co/iVzNCyF1Ir

[Black Skeptics Group L.A. @blackskeptics]

Congratulations again to our Lorraine Hansberry Humanist multi-year scholarship young Black and Latinx women @WLProject2 awardees, featured in @FFRF latest Freethought Today newspaper amplifying their stories of community activism, professional and educational aspirations.

[Black Skeptics Group L.A. @blackskeptics]

Congrats to our 2024 First in the Fam Humanist Scholarship Awardees! In the midst of backlashes against affirmative action, Black and BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ student education and progressive secular humanist principles, these youth are making a difference! https://t.co/PkvdmGURVT