The celestial ballet of a total solar eclipse is a sight to behold. Witnessing the sun’s corona, a wispy halo of plasma, emerge from behind the moon is an experience that ignites awe in skywatchers. But for the upcoming total solar eclipse gracing North America on April 8th, 2024, a dark cloud – or rather,…
Nestled amongst the rolling plains of Hemingway, South Carolina, lies a unique radio station. WLGI, known on-air as “Radio Baha’i,” stands out from the crowd with its diverse programming that weaves together religious and secular themes, all under the banner of love, peace, and unity. For nearly four decades, WLGI has served as a beacon…
Schools in the Yakima, Washington area face profound challenges. Located on the traditional homelands of the Yakama Nation, almost half of the population is White, and almost half is Hispanic, with a large immigrant population from Mexico, including many who speak only Spanish. Eighty-four percent of families live below the federal poverty line. Poverty, plus…
Nestled in the ever-expanding online world lies a haven for literature enthusiasts – BooksThatMakeYou.com. More than just a website, it’s a vibrant community dedicated to the transformative power of reading. Whether you’re a seasoned bibliophile or a casual reader dipping your toes into the literary pool, BooksThatMakeYou.com offers something for everyone. At the heart of…
In a recent episode of Meet the Press, the discussion delved into the repercussions of former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election and its implications on American institutions leading up to the 2024 election. Additionally, the program featured an exclusive interview with former Supreme Court Justice Steven Breyer. A key topic of…
Maggie’s journey began in a rural village in China, where she was discovered as a newborn, abandoned in a basket and taken to an orphanage. Reflecting on her humble beginnings, Maggie acknowledges the transformative power of education, recognizing that many girls with similar backgrounds do not have the same opportunities. Driven by a passion for…
As most of the world celebrates the new year, January 1st also commemorates the passing of someone special: Effie Baker. In fact, if you visit bahaullah.org (a wonderful photographic narrative of the life of Baha’u’llah) you’ll notice that many of the photographs of 1930’s Iran are credited to Effie Baker. A western Baha’i woman photographer in Iran…
Mahvash Shahriari Sabet, a 70-year-old Baha’i teacher and poet, mother and grandmother, is perhaps even more renowned among people outside Iran than in her own country. She spent 10 years of her life in Iranian prisons, from 2008 to 2017, solely based on her religious beliefs, before her latest arrest on July 31, 2022. Most…
The campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there’s a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment. Collectively, let’s forge a more inclusive world for women. Read more about a definition…
Baha’u’llah revealed, “know thou that religion is as heaven; and fasting and obligatory prayer are its sun and its moon. We entreat God, exalted and glorified be He, to graciously aid everyone who acteth according to His will and good-pleasure.” `Abdu’l-Baha stated, “this material fast is an outer token of the spiritual fast; it is…
