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From our blog

Community Trip to National Museum of the American Indian

Community Trip to National Museum of the American Indian

Last Saturday, we had an enjoyable and worthwhile visit to the National Museum of the American Indian, part of the Smithsonian Institution. The Museum contains one of the largest collections of native American objects, representing many different cultures and...

Rebecca Lurie Receives Anna Garlin Spencer Volunteer Award

Rebecca Lurie Receives Anna Garlin Spencer Volunteer Award

Rebecca Lurie has been an indispensable member of the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture since 1998. She has been a leader at BSEC throughout her tenure here. She has served as BSEC Board President, managed our Building and Grounds committee and most recently has...

Art Outside (with pictures)

Art Outside (with pictures)

This past Sunday, our platform brought together art, music, and activities, for an engaging, diverse, participatory and enlightening event with Ed Woodham about the value of the arts in bringing attention to social issues and seeking social change. Participants of all...

The Women of Color Writers Event (with pictures)

The Women of Color Writers Event (with pictures)

This past Saturday, November 16, 2024, BSEC hosted the Women of Color Writers – Telling Our Story, Preserving Our Legacy event. The space was generous, warm, and friendly and about 30 participants came to take part in Captivating Performances, Writing Workshops, Rich...

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Check out some of our videos:

On Freedom and Risk with Edel Rodriguez

Jerrie Steward – Great Granddaughter of the enslaved Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson

Envisioning a Compassionate and Caring City with Council Member Shahana Hanif