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Antonio Smith

Antonio Smith

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Losing a voice, finding Christ
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.

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    Antonio Smith
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A society built for others
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.

  • Antonio Smith
    Antonio Smith
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Winning a scholarship to Brown
Bahai Religion

Winning a scholarship to Brown

The ACT was Goliath, and I was David, relying on the power of God to prevail.

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    Antonio Smith
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Becoming a Baha’i, 10% at a time
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.

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    Antonio Smith
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Teaching math and spiritual empowerment
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.

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    Antonio Smith
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Race and the twofold moral purpose
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.

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    Antonio Smith
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Hungry for unity
Racial Unity

Hungry for unity

New relationships are being built – forcing people to see each other as equals.

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    Antonio Smith
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