Hussein Ahdieh was born and raised in Iran. He is a sixth-generation Baha’i – his family were persecuted in Iran because of their beliefs. Ahdieh emigrated to the United States as young man and later served as deputy headmaster of Harlem Prep in the 1960s, New York. He has since worked as an educator and published books on the Baha’i Faith in the US and in Iran.
1.Prejudice in Iran, prejudice in America
Race is a most challenging issue that the American community is facing.
2.From mobs in Iran to the Ku Klux Klan
Our dog was stoned outside our front door in Iran because we were Baha’is.
3.Coming to America
I always thought “aliens” came from another planet, I didn’t know it applied also to human beings.
4.Reforming education in 1960s Harlem
Harlem Prep was the most rewarding and colorful period in our lives.
5.More stories from Harlem Prep
There was a kid at our school walking around with a gun in his hand.
6.Talking to Malcolm X about the Baha'i faith
I met Malcolm X at a Baha’i event where he talked about horrible white people.