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2 July 2019/ Baha'i Community

Finding a new religion through white Baha’is

Finding a new religion through white Baha’is
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Anthony Vance

Anthony Vance

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The pupil of the eye
Baha'i Faith

The pupil of the eye

Anthony Vance: The Baha’i writings say that black people are “like the pupil of the eye” through which the light of the spirit shines.

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    Anthony Vance
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Growing up during white flight
Racism in America

Growing up during white flight

Anthony Vance: Suddenly the managers of our housing project didn't care about it anymore.

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    Anthony Vance
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