Established in 1953, the Humanist of the Year Award is conferred annually by the American Humanist Association (AHA), recognizing the awardee as an exemplar of humanist values. Communication of scientific concepts to the public is an important aspect of advancing the cause of humanism. Richard Dawkins was honored in 1996 by the AHA as Humanist of the Year for his significant contributions in this area.
Regrettably, Richard Dawkins has over the past several years accumulated a history of making statements that use the guise of scientific discourse to demean marginalized groups, an approach antithetical to humanist values. His latest statement implies that the identities of transgender individuals are fraudulent, while also simultaneously attacking Black identity as one that can be assumed when convenient. His subsequent attempts at clarification are inadequate and convey neither sensitivity nor sincerity.
Consequently, the AHA Board has concluded that Richard Dawkins is no longer deserving of being honored by the AHA, and has voted to withdraw, effective immediately, the 1996 Humanist of the Year award.
yesiknow 0 points 2.5 years ago
Withdrawing honors ha been a large part of the snotty little communist girls club.
Canada took back the "order of Canada" from a guy who made some honest comments about the jews. Considering how they covet native indians like trophies, it was pretty funny that it was native indian they did that to.
Those awards that get taken back are being used like a life time leash of control by pissy faced cunts that have no control over anyone, and are hanging on to life by their crooked fingertips.