Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture

Learn more about the the history of enslaved Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson from their Great Granddaughter, Jerrie Steward.

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Our Statement on Anti-Asian Bigotry and Violence: The Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture denounces the increasing instances of bias, violence, and hate crimes toward Asian and Asian American individuals, both in the United States and in other countries. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, we condemn the real and devastating implications of hateful anti-Asian rhetoric in national and international discourse. We recognize that bigotry toward Asian Americans is one form of ...systemic racism that continues to operate in our nation and in all its institutions. Indeed, the type of scapegoating of Asian and Asian Americans we are witnessing in the wake of the pandemic is a stark reminder that old stereotypes and tropes often re-emerge in times of crisis, endangering the health and well-being of members of our community. We ask all to stand in solidarity with members of our community who are experiencing this and other forms of racism and xenophobia. We must remain vigilant to the many ways that anti-Asian prejudice and bias affect us and continue working as a society to identify effective and actionable ways to address this and all forms of prejudice, stigmatization, and racism. https://bsec.org/statement-about-anti-asian-prejudice/ See more

Congratulations to our member Kim Brandon, for being the Poet of the Week! We are excited for you, but not surprised. Your poetry has moved us in many platforms and we are happy to see you recognized for your talent. https://brooklynpoets.org/poet/kim-brandon/

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Join us this Sunday for a free talk with Caron Atlas, director of Arts & Democracy to hear about how arts and culture can be an essential part of making transformative change. Learn about creative work that builds community, shifts narratives, speaks truth to power, and helps us imagine the future. We will talk about cultural organizing and art and culture as part of participatory democracy, social movements and policy change. Bring your own stories! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-not-a-luxury-tickets-14

Sometimes progress is made.of small steps.

Join us tomorrow for this important and enlightening look at war from a decolonized perspective:

Join us this Sunday for a deep reflection on war, efforts to end it, and whether they have made a difference.

Legislation Celebrates Juneteenth A Day Which Commemorates Black and African American Freedom and Achievements

Join us This Sunday for a gathering on hope during the coming elections.

During this time, it is more important than ever that our children have a safe and fun space to discuss ethics, empathy, thoughtfulness, and a deeper understanding of self and others, while doing arts and theater games. Join us for a free trial class of our live, virtual ethics for Children program. Small classes with caring teachers.

Join us for a FREE workshop on a nonviolent approach towards our unshakeable commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and social justice.

Join us this Sunday for this free workshop:

Such incredibly sad news. Let us honor this incredible woman who spent her last days still fighting for us: https://www.rollingstone.com//ruth-bader-ginsburg-dead-77/

For those who need real numbers about the impact of systemic racism.