Journey toward the Oneness of Humanity Since 1893, when the Faith was first mentioned in North America, the American Baha’i community has striven to give expression to the oneness of humanity, the core principle of Baha’u’llah’s, message, by seeking to recognize and eliminate racial prejudice and oppression, advancing the equality of women and men, and […]
Illumine America is a podcast created by the U.S. Baha’i Office of Public Affairs. It explores some of the major issues facing American society, such as economic inequality, racial justice and race unity, the sustainable development of our planet, and more. Just as much as we’re troubled by the challenges inherent to these issues, we’re also […]
A focus on social justice that so galvanized last year’s Association for Baha’i Studies – North America conference was obvious from the start of the 2019 ABS gathering Aug. 8-11 in Ottawa, Ontario. “We welcome all of you here today to the ancient territory of the Algonquin people, who for over 200 years have received […]
A television program celebrating the birth of modern-day Romania a century ago gives prominent place to Queen Marie, the first member of a royal family to embrace the teachings of Baha’u’llah. Produced by the Association of the Romanian Communities Abroad, the Arca TV program features stunning photographs and archival film of the queen and her […]
Pursuing global understanding, reconciliation and change was much on the agenda last month at the 2018 Parliament of the World’s Religions in Toronto, Ontario. Representatives of more than 142 religious organizations convened to host presentations, booths and exhibit space that welcomed more than 8,300 visitors. Through talks, presentations and films, music direction, service to the […]