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October BBN Wrap Up
Beyond Belief Network teams organized nearly 40 events and contributed over 3,000 hours of volunteer service in October! We picked Pikes Peak Atheists and Pikes Peak Atheist Families (featured image, above) as our October Team of the Month and chose a photo from the South Texas Atheists for Reason (STAR) for September Picture of the Month. Read the announcement here. Here's what other…
Read MoreBBN team celebrates Dr. King legacy with service
Since 1983, when it was signed into law, the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday has served as a celebration of his work. Each year, in honor of Dr. King and his legacy of service to others, our Beyond Belief Network team BE. Orlando participates in service initiatives to celebrate service and diversity. Throughout the…
Read MoreThe erasure of Black History Month by America
Crafting for a Cause: Using Your Sewing, Knitting, and Crocheting Skills for People Experiencing Homelessness
I see you, fellow crafter. Like you, I’ve crocheted a hat for everyone in my family twice. We both may or may not have 100 masks in a box somewhere left over from the 7,000 we made during the height COVID. Perhaps you, too, have sewn a quilt or knitted a hat for every single…
Read MoreJollof Rice for the Holidays
Traveling to Africa is an amazing opportunity and adventure. The music, clothes, and culture are memorable. The food is also amazing. For example, Ghanaian food is to live for! To name a few: Banku and grilled tilapia fish, red stew with plantains, and so much more. However, Jollof rice is the dish! Sweet, spicy and…
Read MoreAre Hurricanes to Blame for Massive Destruction in Black and Brown Neighborhoods?
NOLA! The place of culture, color, and festivities! Magical ambience on almost every corner! Your one stop destination for treating your palette to every flavor imaginable! Unfortunately, New Orleans was completely destroyed in more ways than one back in 2005.
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2021-2022 Heart of Humanism Award Winners
GO Humanity out the Heart of Humanism awards every year to recognize sterling service by individuals and volunteer teams our who have made extraordinary contributions to compassionate humanism. We’re thrilled to announce winners in the following categories, who will each receive a grant ranging from $50 to $500 to increase the impact of their work. The…
Read MoreAugust BBN roundup
At the end of summer, our teams are still bringing the heat! Let’s see what they’ve been up to! First, we have a new team this month, Houston Freethought Oasis! Welcome to BBN! Central Ohio United Non-Theists (COUNT) participated in several events with the Adaptive Sports Connection, which helps Central Ohio veterans, children, and adults…
Read MoreAugust Winners! Beyond Belief Network Team of the Month & Photo of the Month
August’s Beyond Belief Network Team of the Month, BE.Orlando joined other volunteer teams at Second Harvest Food Bank to sort 9,744 pounds of produce and an additional 2,000 pounds of sweet potatoes. Volunteers sorted through fruits and vegetables and removed items that were unable to be re-purposed, packaging the usable produce for delivery to pantry…
Read MoreJuly BBN roundup
A new group registered as a BBN Team this month: the Atheist Community of Polk County, and they’ve already held their first event! Volunteers came out to clean up the two mile roadway the team has adopted through Keep Polk County Beautiful. Eight volunteers collected thirteen bags of trash from the roadside in three hours! Great…
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