Ep. 158 - Black Nonbelievers (Mandisa Thomas)

About this episode

Connie Morgan interviews Mandisa Thomas about her journey and the establishment of Black Nonbelievers.

Host Connie Morgan talks with Mandisa Thomas, founder of Black Nonbelievers, about growing up in Queens, questioning religion early on, and building a national community for Black non-religious people. Show notes Black Nonbelievers Black Nonbelievers on Facebook Black Nonbelievers on YouTube Black Nonbelievers on X Holy Lockdown: Does the Church Limit Black Progress?

People in this episode

Host: Connie Morgan

Guest: Mandisa Thomas

Topics covered

• religion
• community building
• Black non-religious
• personal growth
• cultural identity

Keywords

• Black Nonbelievers
• Mandisa Thomas
• religion
• Queens
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Black Nonbelievers

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