Niki Massey Explained

Niki Massey (October[1] 1980 - October 1, 2016[2]) was an atheist blogger and speaker.[3] [4] She was on the advisory council of the American Humanist Association’s Feminist Humanist Alliance, and was one of the founding members of The Orbit, the "first atheist media site founded explicitly to work on all forms of social justice."[5] [6] [7] [4] She gave a presentation at Skepticon 8 in 2015 (called "Reproductive Justice: Activism on the Sidewalk") unexpectedly, when a scheduled speaker failed to arrive.[4] [8]

She also volunteered as a clinic escort at Planned Parenthood, and wrote erotica.[9] [10]

Personal life

Massey described herself as (among other things) black, poor, a "feminist with womanist leanings", "on the asexual spectrum," a gamer, and a geek. She experienced numerous health issues, including depression, attention deficit disorder, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, chronic pain and fatigue.[11]

Stephanie Zvan considered her a friend.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Massey . Niki . It's Basic Shit Season: Don't Do This To Your Kids Edition . Niki Massey's blog . The Orbit . 23 February 2019. 2016-09-19 .
  2. Web site: Christina . Greta . Niki Massey, and Why Some Humanist Voices Don't Get Heard . The Humanist . 23 February 2019. 2016-10-25 .
  3. Web site: Patheos Atheist Writers Mourn the Loss of Niki Massey | Dale McGowan. Dale McGowan . Patheos.com . 2016-10-04. 2018-12-30. Dale McGowan.
  4. https://the-orbit.net/greta/2016/10/02/niki-massey-1980-2016/ "Niki Massey, 1980 – 2016"
  5. Web site: The Orbit: Why Social Justice Atheism Needs Many Homes . TheHumanist.com . 19 April 2016. 2019-06-19.
  6. Web site: Niki Massey, and Why Some Humanist Voices Don't Get Heard . Greta Christina. TheHumanist.com . 2016-10-25. 2018-12-30. Greta Christina .
  7. Web site: About Us • The Orbit.
  8. https://skepticon.org/author/rebecca/page/5/ Bluebecca, SK8 Video Released: Niki Massey
  9. Web site: Frivolous Friday: Stuff What I Made While Depressed Part Two - Seriously?!?.
  10. Web site: Olivia James . For Niki; We Got So Far To Go . Taikonenfea.wordpress.com . 2016-10-01 . 2018-12-30.
  11. Web site: About Niki . 2022-12-01 . The Orbit.
  12. Web site: Who Niki Massey Was - Almost Diamonds.