Is “political equity” an oxymoron? It’s hard to think otherwise in a year when so many people are so divided and when concerns over voter suppression and the downsides of partisan politics are so prevalent. Having greater equity in the United States’ political arena is a critical need, however, and could provide a pathway to…

The ongoing dialogue and demand of accountability of law enforcement policies by taxpayers should not be looked at as being anti-police or anti-law enforcement. Rather it is a public requesting the need to examine and if necessary reform the organizational structure of how their community is being policed. Damon K. Jones is a 30-year veteran…

Income inequality in the United States has grown significantly since the 1970’s with devastating impact upon people who have faced increasing hardships in making ends meet. Wealth inequality is even more pronounced though it has received less attention until recently. In both cases, while equality may be a goal, it is wrong to assume that it can…

My White Supremacy ProblemAs with many in the United States, I rely heavily upon my religious tradition for moral guidance. That reliance is compounded for me. As clergy leader for the Ethical Culture Society of Westchester, I am expected to pursue avenues for social justice and living compassionately and encourage our congregation to do so as…

Mr. Kenneth Cuvalay will be the speaker at our next HUMANITAS: The Africana Ethical Society meeting to be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. His topic is: Pan Africanism in the Twenty-first Century. We are extending an invitation to everyone to join us on Saturday, September 12, via ZOOM. All are welcome.…

Our recent past, our present moment, and our thoughts for the future all give us cause for concern.  We are anxious, troubled, and uncertain in this era of pandemic illness, racial tension, political turmoil, climate change, economic inequality, unemployment, mass incarceration, and a world-wide increase of authoritarian governments. Our planet throbs with anger, hurt, and worry.…

This presentation will take a look into how The United States approaches paying, supplying, and supporting caregivers, specifically caregivers for our growing population of elderly residents. It will dive into the ethical dilemma of why we treat those who care for those we love so poorly and look at the economic forces which push caregivers…