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Iran update – House Resolution on Iran passes
The U.S. House of Representatives passed, by a vote of 407-2, a resolution condemning the government of Iran for “state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.”
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Kevin Locke wins a NAMMY
Kevin Locke, world-renowned Native American performer and educator, and member of the Baha'i community, has won a Native American Music Award (Nammy) in the Record of the Year category for his newest album, Earth Gift. He was also nominated for award in the Artist of the Year and Flutist of the Year categories.
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The Unity Bluegrass Band
In August more than one thousand attendees celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Green Lake Baha'i Conference in Wisconsin – known for its great speakers, workshops and childrens program – with outstanding performing artists, including a reunion of the Unity Bluegrass Band.
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American Baha’is have a special place in their heart for the Parliament of the World Religions:
In 1893, in the city of Chicago, a "World's Parliament of Religions" was held as an auxiliary event in conjunction with the World's Columbian Exhibition (World's Fair). This event marked the first official gathering of representatives from eastern and western religions and is considered the birthplace of formal interreligious dialogue..
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Scouts embrace the unity of mankind
The Unity of Mankind Religious Award Program for Scouting, sponsored by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of the United States, is a Religious Emblems Program recognized by the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the USA.
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