Events

EHST member Jay Niver will share the backstory behind one of the most powerful and controversial songs in US history, “Strange Fruit.”   It became Billie Holiday’s signature song and sold more records than any she recorded, but few know that it originated as a protest poem written by a New York City English teacher. Jay will […]

In follow-up to Jay Niver's powerful presentation on the song "Strange Fruit," we will have a special program highlighting meaningful songs or musical experiences of our members and friends. Jay will host this, in which members will come to the meeting and share the impact of music that has had personal significance for them, followed […]

David Brooks, a prominent conservative writer (and former Republican), spoke at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship Conference about how the “elite” rigged society and why things are now falling apart.  Join us as we view the short talk on Youtube (about 15 minutes) and discuss the key points and our reactions.   This program will […]

Now more than ever, nurturing an ethical culture demands ethical action. It is time to make our voices heard and to back our words with action! Sunday’s program, which will be led by EHST President Fred Breidt, will seek to discover the best ways to focus our efforts to maximize our impact on the community. […]

We will first listen to a Ted Talk by Rory Stewart titled "To End Extreme Poverty Give Cash Not Advice."  Stewart is a former UK Member of Parliament and presents an "evidence based" idea that seems just too obvious, or is it?  We will then discuss his talk.  Does such fit in with the current […]