“The world of humanity has two wings—one is women and the other men,” wrote ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, “Not until both wings are equally developed can the bird fly. Should one wing remain weak, flight is impossible.” In this small selection of passages and quotations, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá explains how human success and prosperity is dependent on the achievement of…
June 18th, 2023 will mark the 40th year since the death of Mona Mahmudnizhad. She was executed in Iran for being Baha’i and for teaching that faith to the children in her community. Her death, and especially her courage caught the attention of the world. Mona lived her young life in service. Her father often…
This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023, join UN Women and the United Nations in celebrating under the theme: DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality. 22% Women make up only 22 per cent of artificial intelligence workers globally. 44% A global analysis of 133 AI systems across industries found that 44.2 per cent demonstrate…
Sharing the Baha’i teachings of oneness across the globe was a priority for Dr. H. Elsie Austin. Born in 1908 in Tuskegee, Alabama, Dr. Austin was the first black woman to graduate from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Law and the first to serve as Assistant Attorney General of the State of Ohio. Dr….
Layli Miller-Muro is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the the Tahirih Justice Center. She established Tahirih in 1997 following her involvement in a high-profile case that set national precedent and revolutionized asylum law in the United States. Fauziya Kassindja, a 17-year-old girl who had fled Togo in fear of a forced polygamous marriage…
Los Angeles, CA – The BookFest® returns for its 7th biannual virtual event on April 1st and 2nd, 2023, with the support of many literary brands through strategic alliances and sponsorships. Plus, a special announcement will be made regarding The BookFest Bellwethers. This new coterie of supporters is part advisory panel, part patrons, and part elite body of…
Just in time for Valentine’s Day Books That Make You has a show that is all about love…and books. Some of the most popular novels on bookstore shelves are about love, romance, finding our true love, and being loved. Love is a concept and a topic that pervades all area of our life. So, what…
Stageworks Theatre Company in Tampa is putting on a touching show to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the publication of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Anne Frank’s astonishing diary has become an integral part of how we remember one of the worst times of human history, perhaps it is even more important today than it…
Justin Baldoni is an actor, director, producer, entrepreneur, author and changemaker whose efforts are focused on creating impactful media and entertainment. He is the creator and director of CW’s “My Last Days,” an uplifting documentary series about life as told by courageous people living with a terminal illness, and the creator of “Man Enough,” the…
Cookbooks, what a wonderful bookish accessory to every kitchen. From grandma’s baker’s rack to every modern kitchen, there is something about the recipes in those pages that inspire us, make us cook like a pro, and of course, make us ever so hungry. This week’s Books That Make You guest is David Ruggerio—not a stranger…
