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SUMMARY:Young Ethical Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers are always welcome! \n10:30am: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting)\n11:00am: This week’s activity\n12:30pm: Community Lunch\n1:30-2:30pm: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting) \nHow to Join\nTo join\, please RSVP to Youth Programs Director Audrey Kindred at ethicalfamilies@nysec.org. For more information about our youth and family programming\, please visit ethical.nyc/youth. \nAbout Young Ethical Explorers\nYoung Ethical Explorers is the New York Society for Ethical Culture’s Humanist Sunday school for ages 3-11. Sessions raise issues of personal identity and integrity\, appreciation and respect for others\, and knowledge of religions\, philosophies\, and social concerns. Topics are explored in an age-appropriate way through discussion\, storytelling\, dramatization\, music\, art\, games\, and field trips. \nRSVP is essential to guarantee your place and for planning purposes. If you are enrolled for the season or are members of Ethical NYC your spot is guaranteed. To RSVP as a guest\, become a member\, or enroll in season\, please contact Audrey at ethicalfamilies@nysec.org. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome!
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/young-ethical-explorers-11/
LOCATION:Adler Study (514)\, 2 W 64th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth and Families
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Muriel Tillinghast: 'Inside SNCC and The Civil Rights Student Movement: Life and Times in Activism'
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday for a very special presentation by long-time activist Muriel Tillinghast. As a member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) Ms. Tillinghast was one of three female project directors in the state of Mississippi during “Freedom Summer in 1964. Later\, she headed state operations out of Jackson\, MS and regional administrative work at SNCC headquarters in Atlanta\, GA. \nSince that time\, Muriel Tillinghast has pioneered in domestic violence abuse\, worked at River’s Island and the Brooklyn House of Detention\, built St. Margaret’s House for Trinity Church\, aborted scientific experimentation on a child\, worked in reviving landlord abandoned housing\, tried to save a church and worked in a community garden. She spends a great deal of time doing historical research as is a recognized autodidact in Black and American History. \nFree and Open to The Public\, In-Person and Online! \nAbout Muriel Tillinghast\nMuriel Tillinghast as a member of SNCC was one of three female project directors in the state of Mississippi in 1964 during “Freedom Summer.” As director\, she was responsible for voter registration and other work in three river counties within the second congressional district. At a later point\, Ms. Tillinghast headed state operations out of Jackson\, MS\, subsequent to which she handled regional administrative work at SNCC headquarters in Atlanta\, GA. Government interference and reaction to a published recommendation for a 2-state solution on the issue of Palestine brought about the collapse of the organization. \nSince that time\, Muriel Tillinghast has pioneered in domestic violence abuse\, worked at River’s Island and the Brooklyn House of Detention\, built St. Margaret’s House for Trinity Church\, aborted scientific experimentation on a child\, worked in reviving landlord abandoned housing\, tried to save a church and worked in a community garden. She spends a great deal of time doing historical research as is a recognized autodidact in Black and American History. She and her cat live in Brooklyn\, NY. \n“Few men are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows\, the censure of their colleagues\, the wrath of their society. Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Yet it is the one essential vital quality for those who seek to change a world which yields most painfully to change.” -Robert F. Kennedy \nJoin Online\nClick here to RSVP on Zoom \nMusical Guest: Jameel McKanstry\nThis week we’re joined for a special performance by singer-songwriter\, teacher\, and author Jameel McKanstry. \nA native of Tuscaloosa\, AL\, McKanstry earned his Bachelor’s of Music Education Degree specializing in Choral Music from Florida State University. McKanstry relocated to New York City and earned his Master’s Degree in Educational Theatre at New York University. McKanstry teaches in the New York City public school system and is the Songwriting Lead for Music Unlimited Entertainment\, LLC\, a full-service music publishing company.\nMonthly Collection\nCamp Linden \nAbout Sunday Platform\nSunday Platform is our most important and long-standing community event. These gatherings educate\, stimulate personal growth\, inspire reflection and action\, and strengthen our community. Sunday meetings begin with music\, followed by greetings and a talk given by a Society Leader\, member\, or guest.  Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events\, pressing social issues\, and Humanist philosophy. Each Sunday meeting is followed by a luncheon and social hour. \nTo watch previous Sunday Platforms\, visit our Videos page and YouTube channel.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-with-muriel-tillinghast/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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SUMMARY:Free Concert with Every Voice Choirs: Community Singing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Every Voice Choirs for community singing commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. \nFeaturing the voices of EVC Kids Choir\, Youth Choir\, Concert Choir\, VoiceAbility\, Hunter Singers\, & Cornerstone Choir. This event is open to the public – all are welcome to attend. \nFREE! RSVP\nClick here to RSVP
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/every-voice-choirs-community-singing-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day/
LOCATION:Adler Hall\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Free Community Event: 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Beloved Community Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second annual free Martin Luther King Jr. Day festival! FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! \nYouth Workshops with Writopia begin at 10:30am! \nDeeds\, Performances\, and Beloved Community Cafe 1:00-5:00pm! \nFeaturing\n\n10:30AM – Morning social justice writing workshops with Writopia Lab (See Details Below)\n1:00pm – Performance of Youth Writings\n1:00-5:00pm – GOOD DEEDS to participate in for all ages\, as well as arts and crafts to create a community peace mural\n2:00pm – Play reading with Author and Playwright Calvin Alexander Ramsey: Belle\, The Last Mule at Gee’s Bend\n3:00pm – Songs of liberation sing-a-long with DuPree and Barry Kornhauser\n4:00pm – Dance performance with Simba Yangala and Kamutshima Dance Troupe\nInternational foods\, snacks\, and refreshments!\n\nRSVP\nFREE! Click Here to RSVP for Workshops and Performances \nMorning Youth Workshops (10:30am) – Ethical Writing Workshops & Staged Readings with Writopia Lab (RSVP Required)\nTeen Journalism ~ Intergenerational Activist Dialogues:  \nOn MLK Day\, High-school students are invited to interview life-long activists about their lives\, deeds and hopes. Intergenerational dialogue will lay the ground for youth to write about an ethical activist and be ignite their own social justice aspirations.  They will be sharing the gems of this experience with an audience on the stage of Adler Hall at 1pm. \nTween Social Justice Litanies \nOn MLK Day\, Middle schoolers will use Dr. King’s inspirations to write their own speeches and litanies of social justice. They will have a chance to amplify their work\, if they choose to\, in a public reading at 1pm in Adler Hall. \nThese free workshops begin at 10:30-12:30\, followed by a reading at 1pm and an invitation to spend the MLK afternoon at ETHICAL NYC with wonderful performances and deeds (and food!) throughout the afternoon. \nOur Partners\nNational Ethical Service • Amnesty USA Groups 9 & 280 • Climate Families NYC • Writopia Lab • NAACP Mid-Manhattan Branch • YVote • Harmony Program • Gandhi-King Season for Nonviolence • Project Peace Lights
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/martin-luther-king-jr-day-beloved-community-festival/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth and Families
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SUMMARY:Midweek Meditation (Online)
DESCRIPTION:A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind led by Society member Larry Hurst. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. \nNew Participants: Please join 10 minutes early to introduce yourself\, otherwise you will not be allowed to enter. The meeting waiting room will close 5 minutes after the session begins\, with exceptions made only for regular attendees. \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start \n(Photo by Nicollazzi Xiong)
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/midweek-meditation-4/2025-01-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Midweek Meditation
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SUMMARY:Speaking of Science with Dr. William Pao: 'Breakthrough: The Quest for Life-Changing Medicines' (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public in-person and online. Q&A follows! \nPhysician-scientist Dr. William Pao joins us to discuss his new book\, Breakthrough: The Quest for Life-Changing Medicines: \nMeet the doctors\, scientists\, patients and campaigners tackling the world’s worst diseases \nThrough the story of eight revolutionary treatments\, Dr William Pao cuts to the innovative heart of medical science and celebrates the tireless work of those fighting for better care. Behind each of these medicines – whether a potentially life-saving new treatment for cancer\, or something as commonplace as paracetamol – there stands a cast of characters and a wealth of stories. \nBreakthrough documents these journeys and grants a privileged look at the stories behind the medicines that improve – and very often save – our lives. \nJoin In-Person\nRSVP to Join us in-person \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Join on Zoom \nAbout Dr. William Pao\nDr. William Pao\, MD\, PhD\, is a physician-scientist whose career has spanned academia\, industry and biotech. He started his career as a thoracic oncologist\, lab researcher and clinical investigator at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York and then Vanderbilt University in Nashville\, where he also served as the Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology. \nThrough executive leadership positions at Roche and Pfizer\, he oversaw the discovery and development of portfolios of new molecular entities\, many of which have been approved\, to treat a variety of diseases. He currently is CEO and Co-Founder of a cancer biotechnology company.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/speaking-of-science-january-2025/
LOCATION:Adler Study (514)\, 2 W 64th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking of Science
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SUMMARY:Ethics at Ethical: 'Leading Ethical and Humanist Thinkers: John Dewey\, Pt. II' with David Sprintzen
DESCRIPTION:Online – Free and open to the public! \nA four-part series on thinkers who have influenced the humanistic outlook of Ethical Culture. Since the death of Felix Adler\, Ethical Culture’s founder\, the implicit underlying philosophy animating Ethical Culture has been the thought of John Dewey. This series will explain the basis of Dewey’s ethical thought and how it relates to our social role in democracy. Two sessions will be devoted to the humanism of Albert Camus\, with a nod to existential thought and how it can be used for ethical decision-making. \nRSVP\nClick here to RSVP on Zoom \nAbout David Sprintzen\nDr. David Sprintzen is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Long Island University. He is an expert on the thought of John Dewey and published two books on Albert Camus. He is currently completing a book that proposes a philosophical defense of free will. David is a longtime member of the Long Island Ethical Humanist Society. An activist\, David was the founder and\, for 20 years\, the president of the Long Island Progressive Coalition.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/ethics-at-ethical-leading-ethical-and-humanist-thinkers-john-dewey-albert-camus-and-the-existentialists-pt-ii-with-david-sprintzen/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Ethics at Ethical
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SUMMARY:Humanist Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Every first and fourth Fridays stop by gathering of NYC’s Humanist\, atheist\, agnostic\, and secularist groups for drinks\, snacks\, and great conversation. We hope to see you there! \nBYOB (no liquor). Snack potluck. Donations warmly encouraged to support this program: Give online here. \n \nGetting Here\n1: 66 St-Lincoln CenterA\, B\, C\, D\, 1: 59 St-Columbus CircleM10: Central Park W/W 64 StM10\, M20: Central Park W/W 63 StM66: W 65 St/Central Park WM5\, M7\, M104: Broadway/W 63 St \nLocation is subject to change for special events. Check website calendars and Meetup pages for various groups for updates and changes. \nThe default room is Ceremonial Hall on the 4th Floor\, subject to change depending on capacity or conflict with rentals. Check for any posted signs. \nWheelchair access: Use the ramp entrance for the Meeting House on West 64th St.\, not the Fieldston School. Press both doorbells if the door is locked. Elevator is directly inside. \nHumanist Happy Hour Partners\nOur friends at various Humanist groups are cross-posting this event. Some groups have after-parties. \nCenter for Inquiry – NYChttps://cfi-nyc.org/https://www.meetup.com/cfinyc/ \nThe City Congregation for Humanistic Judaismhttps://citycongregation.org/events-calendar/ \nGotham Atheistshttps://gothamatheists.org/https://www.meetup.com/GothamAtheists/\nNYC Atheistshttps://nycatheists.org/calendar/https://www.meetup.com/nycatheists/ \nSecular Humanist Society of New Yorkhttps://www.shsny.org/events-calendarhttps://www.meetup.com/shsny-org/
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/humanist-happy-hour-12/2025-01-24/
LOCATION:Elliott Library (507)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanist Happy Hour
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SUMMARY:Postponed - Fridays for Future: NYC Youth Climate Justice Convergence
DESCRIPTION:Notice: This event has been postponed until Saturday\, March 1. \nThe climate crisis is worsening\, fossil fuels are continuing to expand\, New York City has literally been on fire\, and we have an incoming xenophobic presidency that pledges “drill\, baby\, drill\,” who poses a threat to our human rights across the board\, and a prospect of continual disasters. We are at a tipping point for our movement. \nOn January 25\, days after the upcoming inauguration\, a cross-sectional portion of organizers\, young people\, activists\, and students from across the New York City youth climate justice movement will gather for a critical day-long gathering of trainings\, workshops\, speakers\, and planning. It’s high time we stand up for our future; this is our opportunity! You don’t want to miss it. \nThis is our moment to come together\, learn\, and prepare for what a second Trump administration means for our future and organizing in New York City and how we’re going to fight back. The day will include workshops and presentations from organizers and activists across the movement\, covering all the issues that define our future under attack to paint a picture of what it looks like to fight for climate justice as our country is being taken over nationally by fascism. The presentations and workshops will cover and discuss the state of climate justice\, environmental justice\, and climate action policy in New York City and State\, and how we can get involved in organizing for change here. We will also discuss in depth what our roles are in the movement\, get to know youth organizers and passionate students from across the city\, and get an understanding of how we can organize for change in our school communities. The day will also feature a suite of exciting and well-known speakers. Lunch will be provided. \nWhether you’ve never attended a climate or environmental justice action before or you’ve dedicated years to organizing around it\, this event is for you. \nLet’s learn\, let’s grow\, let’s prepare\, let’s bring this movement together. Another future is possible. \nHosted by Fridays for Future NYC \nRSVP\nNew RSVP link and date TBA! \nFAQ\nIs there an age limit for this event? Our goal with this work is to bring together as many facets of our generation as possible to build power and collectively organize for successful change. So that being said\, this event is geared to any and all who want to engage in youth organizing with a focus on students in High School\, Higher Education\, Middle School\, or other recent graduates of either high school or a higher level. If you’re not sure whether you fit in any of these groups or if this is the space for you feel free to mark those questions when you RSVP!
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/nyc-youth-climate-justice-convergence/
LOCATION:Social Hall (Lower Level)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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