Racial Identity Unapologetically black James Brown, Civil Rights, the assassinations of JFK, MLK and RFK, the Black Panthers, were all ingrained in my personality.
Racism in America Education instead of war We had no role models and I became a high school dropout – but I wanted to avoid Vietnam.
Racial Unity Learning then sharing the good news Black people were the most downtrodden in the world – I was all for anything that encouraged us.
Bahai Community Finding a husband and a new religion This handsome young lad introduced me to the Baha’i faith – I was overjoyed when I became a Baha’i.
Racial Identity Home and school – two different worlds I lived in an African-American community and went to a white school – you lose your sense of identity.
Bahai Community Building Maywood, near Chicago Four young people recently took their lives in our community – these are spiritual problems that need spiritual solutions.
Racial Identity Where are African-Americans going? The Baha’i writings compare us to the “pupil of the eye” – I find it amazing to share that with young people who are in despair.
Racism in America Racism and how to overcome it I’ve gone through hardships but I wouldn’t do it any other way – people like to feel that you’re passionate.
