Racism in America Losing a voice, finding Christ I was hit by cars twice when I was growing up – the second time felt like the beginning of my spiritual journey.
Racial Discrimination A society built for others The perceptions as that kids at my school wouldn’t amount to anything. But my peers had talents, abilities and intelligence that just weren’t being tapped by the system.
Bahai Religion Winning a scholarship to Brown The ACT was Goliath, and I was David, relying on the power of God to prevail.
Bahai Community Becoming a Baha’i, 10% at a time At the end of my first year of university, I saw that I was doing more Baha’i things than other things and I was okay with that.
Bahai Community Building Teaching math and spiritual empowerment I met a student and his mom at their home, and as soon as I walked in I knew they couldn’t afford $25 an hour for tutorials.
Bahai Community Building Race and the twofold moral purpose I didn’t feel racism growing up in Memphis. But at university I learnt why – the racism in Memphis is invisible racism.
Racial Unity Hungry for unity New relationships are being built – forcing people to see each other as equals.
