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Mario Dorsey joins us as guest host this weekend.  Our special guest is Donald Wright, Organizer of Day of Solidarity for Black Nonbelievers.   Please join us as we followup and discuss topics that are pertinent to our progress.

Please join us Sunday, February 19, 2012 as welcome the African American for Humanism representatives.   Mandisa Thomas and Kimberly Veal are inviting you to call in with questions and inquiries as we speak with Alix Jules, Jamila Bey, Veronique Matthews, and Mark Hatcher.   Dr. Sikivu Hutchinson and Leighann Lord are also AAH representatives.   We thank and congratulate Debbie Goddard for coordin...

On Sunday, February 5, 2012 @ 1PM CST, please join us as we discuss vicious cycles in the Black community. We will discuss prevalent health ailments and dysfunctions that continue to plague the black community.  High Blood Pressure, HIV, diabetes, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, thyroidism, depression, bi-polar disorder, etc. will be addressed. Being proactive about healthcare is imperative. ...

On Sunday, January 29, 2012 @ 1PM CST/2PM EDT, please join us as we welcome James Wrath White.  We will discuss the Harlem Renaissance and Lorraine Hansberry amongst other topics.   WRATH JAMES WHITE is a former World Class Heavyweight Kickboxer, a professional Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts trainer, distance runner, performance artist, and former street brawler, who is now known for creating s...

On Sunday, January 22, 2012, please join us as we welcome Leighann Lord and Travis Simmons.  We will discuss the secular beginnings of the Civil Rights Movement and Bayard Rustin amongst other topics. Stand-Up Comedian Leighann Lord's act is smart, upscale and engaging with topics including current events, politics, family, marriage and more.   You can find more information about Leighann on her w...

Open Mic! Call in to chat about whats on your mind or experiences. (310) 982-4273. Please join us Sunday, January 15, 2012 @ 1PM CST.

Please join us Sunday, January 8, 2012 @ 1PM CST as we discuss the Day of Solidarity For Black Non-Believers.   Donald Wright, author of The Only Prayer I'll Ever Pray: Let My People Go, and Mark Hatcher, Secular Students of Howard University (SSHU), will be our special guests to discuss the Day of Solidarity for Black Non-Believers.   Day of Solidarity For Black Non-Believers - Sunday, February 2...

Please join us Sunday, December 25, 2011@ 1PM CST for our 1st Annual Festivus Celebration.  The theme will be the airing of grievances.  Festivus is generally celebrated on December 23, 2011, but we are celebrating it on Dec. 25 so that you can report your recent Festivus Miracles too.  Share the reports of his noodly goodness. We will be reciting from the "8 I'd reallywish you didn'ts" after an A...

Please join us Sunday, December 18, 2011 @ 1PM CST as we feature Freethought MC.  You can find more information about his music and upcoming music release here. We also will discuss God answering the inebriated euphoric prayers of sports fans.  Tim Tebow's pastor claims that it's 'God's favor' that determines who wins football games.  Is this God so arrogant that he will indulge the drunken prayer...

Where are you?  Who are you?   Due to the overwhelming coverage of atheist organizations and groups this week, we wanted to give everyone a chance to let us know who you are and your upcoming plans.   Call in to promote your upcoming events or groups. (310) 982-4273.   Please join us Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 1PM CST

Please join us Sunday, December 4, 2011 @ 1PM CST/11AM PST as we discuss the rising voices of Black atheists & freethinkers. Ronelle Adams and Mario Stanton will be our special guests to discuss the New York Times article acknowledging that we do exist and that we have a voice. Please call  (310) 982-4273 and press 1 to speak with the guests.  You can also Skype into the show.

Cognitive dissonance is the uncomfortable feeling one has when they hold two conflicting thoughts at the same time.   Does contradictory belief and disconfirming information about religious beliefs cause theists to utilize methodologies that enable self- justification? Do many theists remain willfully ignorant of truth and facts in an effort to maintain their self-justification? Does the self-just...

Open Mic! Call in to chat about whats on your mind or experiences. (310) 982-4273.   Please join us Sunday, November 20, 2011 @ 1PM CST.

Many of us were faced with the dilemma to either remain loyal to religiosity or risk losing family, friends, business networks, social standing, etc.  Some of us asked ourselves, ‘What should I do?’ or ‘Do I keep silent and just go along with the program?’   Some of us kept silent went along with the program until we could no longer tolerate the dysfunction and deception.  In turn, many of us paid...

Please join us Sunday, November 6, 2011 @ 1PM CST as we introduce the Los  Angeles Black Skeptics Group.     Dr. Sikivu Hutchinson started the Black Skeptics Group in 2010 with other like minded people to address the lack of in-person support and advocacy groups for non-believers of color.   We will be joined by members of the Los Angeles Black Skeptics Group to discuss their upcoming projects and...

There have been many theists turned atheists who have confessed that they never believed, but it was a profession.  Daniel Dennett and Linda LaScola conducted a study about preachers who don’t believe.  I am sure many of us have questioned the validity of some believers testimony. Are skeptical believers a silent majority? Should skeptical believers discuss their confusion or disbelief? Do self-pr...

Please join us Sunday, October 23, 2011 @ 1PM CST to discuss the neo-atheist movement. What is the neo-atheist movement? What role do you play in this movement? What role would you like to play? How has this movement impacted your beliefs and life? Had you ever interacted with an atheist before this movement? Had stereotypes regarding atheism prejudiced your views? Are there defined roles and resp...

Open Mic!  Call in to chat about what's on your mind or experiences. (310) 982-4273

NEW ALBUM, "AS ABOVE, SO BELOW" released February 2011!!!   Anthony David is a Grammy nominated Neo Soul singer/songwriter out of Atlanta GA. Raised in Savannah, Anthony moved to Atlanta after a short stint in the US Army, and began pursuing his career in music. Immediately upon arriving, Anthony met India Arie, and began penning songs and performing locally, gaining a large local following.   Dav...

Please join us Sunday, October 2, 2011 as we discuss family expectations and dysfunctions.    Unlimited forgiveness is demanded in some families.  Is blood really thicker than water?  What compels some to acquiesce to family expectations? Are we required to love relatives who deliberately hurt & malign us?

Please join Mandisa Thomas, Black Non-Believers of Atlanta, and I to discuss the fundamental aspects of the Troy Davis, Reggie Clemons, Humberto Leal Garcia, Samuel David Crowe, and Edward Earl Johnson cases.   The difference between a pardon vs a clemency. The difference between evidence presented in a criminal case vs a civil case. Let's discuss being proactive vs reactive in situations.   Going...

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Please join us Sunday, September 4, 2011 as we motivate and celebrate the youth and young adults in the freethought movement. This is the first in a series of shows that we will feature. Please reach out and let them know that they have our support and encouragement.   We will feature the music of MC Brooks & Imani the Misfit.  We also will discuss relevent issues and topics with Toshon, Dries...

Mandisa Thomas of the Black Non-Believers of Atlanta (BNOA) will be our guest host this Sunday. Blacks account for over 500,000 cases of HIV out of the 1.1 million cases in America. The AIDS diagnosis for Blacks is 9 times than that of whites. Per the Kaiser Foundation, in 2009 only 33% of African Americans claim that they have heard of AIDS as compared to 62% in 2004. Black Americans have been di...

On Sunday, August 21, 2011, Black FreeThinkers will be broadcasting the Black Non-Believers of Atlanta's General meeting and informational.    This will be an interactve formal introduction of Black Non-Believers of Atlanta to the freethought community.   Please call in with questions.  BNOA will be more than happy to answer them and give you more information about their organization.