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Jamila Bey
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Jamila Bey speaking at the CPAC in Baltimore in 2015
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| Born | 1976 (age 48–49) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Journalist |
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The Washington Post, Voice of Russia, NPR |
Jamila Bey, born in 1976, is an American journalist and public speaker. She is known for her work in radio and writing, and for sharing her views on important topics.
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Who is Jamila Bey?
Jamila Bey is an American journalist who has worked for major news organizations. She is also a public speaker, meaning she gives talks to groups of people about her ideas and experiences.
Her Career in Journalism
Jamila Bey has had a long career in journalism. She wrote for The Washington Post on their blog called She the People. She also hosted a weekly radio program on Voice of Russia. Before these roles, Bey worked for about ten years at National Public Radio (NPR). At NPR, she was a producer and editor for popular shows like Morning Edition.
Speaking Out on Beliefs
Jamila Bey is also known for being an outspoken atheist. This means she does not believe in a god or gods. She has shared her views publicly, especially about how she sees religion's role in the African-American community.
Views on the Civil Rights Movement
Bey has talked about the civil rights movement, which was a very important time in American history when people fought for equal rights for African Americans. She believes that while churches were involved, it was the hard work of people that truly made a difference.
Promoting Humanism
In 2012, a group called African Americans for Humanism started a campaign. Humanism is a way of thinking that focuses on human values and reason, rather than religious beliefs. This campaign featured Jamila Bey and other modern activists. They were shown alongside famous African-American humanists from history, like Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, and Frederick Douglass.
Speaking at CPAC
In 2015, Jamila Bey made history. She became the first atheist activist to speak at the annual meeting of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). CPAC is a large meeting where conservative leaders and activists gather to discuss political ideas.
