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Larry and Lurenza McGhee

Larry and Lurenza McGhee

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Unapologetically black
Racial Identity

Unapologetically black

James Brown, Civil Rights, the assassinations of JFK, MLK and RFK, the Black Panthers, were all ingrained in my personality.

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    Larry and Lurenza McGhee
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Education instead of war
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.

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    Larry and Lurenza McGhee
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Learning then sharing the good news
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.

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    Larry and Lurenza McGhee
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Finding a husband and a new religion
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.

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    Larry and Lurenza McGhee
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Home and school – two different worlds
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.

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    Larry and Lurenza McGhee
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Maywood, near Chicago
Bahai Community Building

Maywood, near Chicago

Four young people recently took their lives in our community – these are spiritual problems that need spiritual solutions.

  • Larry and Lurenza McGhee
    Larry and Lurenza McGhee
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Racism and how to overcome it
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.

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    Larry and Lurenza McGhee
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Where are African-Americans going?
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.

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    Larry and Lurenza McGhee
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