March 12 marks National Girl Scout Day, a special occasion that honors the incredible contributions of Girl Scouts nationwide. For over a century, the Girl Scouts have been pivotal in empowering young girls through leadership, service, and skill-building opportunities. Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, the Girl Scouts organization has shaped generations of confident,…
Hazel Scott, the sole survivor of her parents’ seven children, loved the piano from the time she was a very young child. Her mother, Alma, practiced and taught piano in their home in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The sound was as much a part of the child as was her breathing. Later, Hazel would call…
when I was leader of a boys’ club for underprivileged eight-year-olds, I found that when I observed and complained to authorities about their special needs (health, food, parental inadequacies), I was told that ‘the law says this or that.’ I decided that…lawyers appeared to have the inside edge.” Nelson adds that she wanted to be…
In a world often divided by conflict, inequality, and misunderstanding, a remarkable global movement is emerging—one that champions unity, service, and collective progress. Across communities worldwide, Baha’i-inspired global conferences are bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to explore how they can work together for the betterment of society. These gatherings, which have taken place in…
IWD 2025 campaign theme is ‘Accelerate Action’ Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality. Step forward in solidarity for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 on March 8 to help #AccelerateAction. At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World…
Pocahontas Pope, a pioneering African American woman, made significant contributions to the early history of the Bahá’í Faith, especially in promoting racial unity and social justice. As one of the first African Americans to embrace the Bahá’í teachings, and the first African American Bahá’í to do so in Washington D.C., Pocahontas Pope’s legacy continues to…
The story of American whiskey is incomplete without recognizing Nathan ‘Nearest’ Green, the formerly enslaved man who became the first known African American master distiller. His contributions to the craft of whiskey-making were instrumental in shaping the world-renowned Jack Daniel’s brand. As a master distiller, Green taught a young Jack Daniel the art of whiskey…
Zhang Xin, a billionaire businesswoman and former CEO of SOHO China, is widely regarded as one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the world. Having built an empire in real estate alongside her husband, Pan Shiyi, she shocked many in 2022 when she stepped down from her leadership role to dedicate herself to her faith,…
Baháʼu’lláh, the founder of the Baháʼí Faith, emphasized the fundamental equality of women and men, asserting that both sexes are equally endowed with spiritual and intellectual capacities. He viewed this principle of gender equality as essential for achieving true progress and unity in society. In his writings, Baháʼu’lláh stated that “God has created all men…
Dr. Hoda Mahmoudi is a leading scholar on peace, social justice, and systemic racism. Since 2012, she has held The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland, College Park. She collaborates with global experts to advance interdisciplinary research on peace, human rights, and governance. Her work addresses the most pressing challenges facing…
