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Bob James

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Dreams of the future, flashes of the past
Racism in America

Dreams of the future, flashes of the past

My great-grandfather was born into slavery – and the slave owner was his father.

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    Bob James
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Losing then finding his religion
Bahai Community

Losing then finding his religion

I noticed within the Baha'i community there were African-Americans, whites, Filipinos and others all working together.

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    Bob James
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Experiencing racism for the first time
Racism in America

Experiencing racism for the first time

Some white students told my white roommate to never be seen around African-Americans – or they’d harm him.

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    Bob James
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"I don't have a racist bone in my body"
Racism in America

"I don't have a racist bone in my body"

If you don’t smoke but you go where everybody is smoking, that stench will be in your hair and your clothes and on your skin.

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    Bob James
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The rewards of an inter-racial marriage
Interracial Relationships

The rewards of an inter-racial marriage

It may have been easier to marry someone of our own ethnicity. But this is one of the best ways to break down barriers.

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    Bob James
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Offering an African-American spirit to the Baha'i faith
Bahai Community

Offering an African-American spirit to the Baha'i faith

We would sing for hours and then deepen ourselves on our responsibilities as Baha’is.

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    Bob James
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