Black Atheists of America

Black Atheists of America (BAA) is an atheist nonprofit organization which focuses on: spotlighting the lives of prominent African-American atheists; creating greater awareness of atheism to the black community, and endeavoring to provide a community to black atheists. The group was founded by Ayanna Watson.

BAA is a 501 (c) (3) non profit, educational, organization and not a political or religious organization.

## Vision statement of Black Atheists of America[edit]

See also: Atheism and diversity and Atheism and social outcasts and Distrust of atheists

Vision statement of Black Atheists of America:

“  |  Our vision is to build a stronger and more diverse atheist community. Our efforts will provide for a society where one can embrace the label "atheist", without the fear of being ostracized by family, friends, and members of their community. We envision a world where individuals embrace critical thinking, in lieu of faith.[1] |  ”

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## See also[edit]

* Atheist organizations
* Black atheism
* Sikivu Hutchinson
* Jamila Bey
* Western atheism and race
* Atheism and racism
* Atheism, race and gender
* Black Nonbelievers, Inc.

## Notes[edit]

1. ↑ "Black Atheists of America" Ayanna Watson on Atheists Talk #163, Sunday, April 15th, 2012