Dine with the deniers once again! It's time for some springtime in the friendly sprawling confines of Central City BBQ. If you've never been, you owe yourself a visit to this timeless spot in downtown New Orleans. Check out the menu here: http://centralcitybbq.com/menu/ *** As a courtesy to the restaurant and the other attendees, please update your status if something changes and you cannot attend (so we will not be waiting for someone who will never show up!)***

We are excited to have Mandisa Lateefah Thomas, founder and president of Black Nonbelievers Inc., as our March speaker. Thomas founded Black Nonbelievers, Inc. in 2011 as a secular fellowship. Its goals include eliminating stigma, increasing visibility, and providing support and networking opportunities around non-belief in the African-American community. She believes it is important to expand diversity within the black community to include people who challenge the effectiveness of the church and its doctrine, and who advocate for "more tangible, [...]

It’s time to volunteer again! One of our most popular and well-attended activities as a group has been working with the Second Harvest organization where we sort and box donated food for families in need in New Orleans and the surrounding parishes. We are thankful for the efforts of NOSHA member Glenn Pearl who has been our contact person, setting up our volunteer shifts and keeping us involved. In addition to RSVP'ing here, please sign up for the shift at [...]

Louisiana’s legislature has online tools that make it easy for citizens to look up legislation, find out who writes, sponsors and votes for legislation, and even watch public hearings. This workshop will teach you how to use the website to keep up with legislative proceedings and hold your legislators accountable. Join us in person or online for this LIVE webinar. To RSVP or ask questions: ncjwgno@gmail.com To join the webinar, email louisianaspa@gmail.com for instructions. ** Please note: this is a [...]

This has become an enjoyable social activity organized by NOSHA board member William Gautreaux. Bring your enthusiasm, your topics and your willingness to listen to your freethinking friends! "Fika", a valued social institution in Sweden, means taking a regular break to enjoy refreshments with your friends or colleagues. It's a great chance to visit with like-minded folks and discuss what is on everyone's mind.

You are invited to the “CAN'T GET NO RESPECT” House Concert Series at NOHSA members Dave and Joyce's to enjoy the sounds of musician, Gina Forsyth (https://www.ginaforsyth.com/). Suggested donation: $10 Door's open at 4:30pm. Her first set will start at 5:30pm. IT'S A POT LUCK, so please bring something light to share! We will provide assorted beer, soft drinks, and finger foods. For more info, email born2step@gmail.com or call 504-957-9290. NOTE: Please note that this event is held at a [...]