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…
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…
Women have always played a pivotal role in space exploration, from influencing science fiction to making groundbreaking contributions at NASA. Their impact is undeniable, and we celebrate their achievements. How Lucille Ball Saved Star Trek and Inspired Generations Did you know that Star Trek almost never made it to television? After a failed pilot, Lucille…
The Bahá’í Faith is a world religion that emphasizes the unity of humanity, the harmony of science and religion, and the fundamental equality of all people. One of its core teachings is the principle of gender equality, a radical concept at the time of its founding in the 19th century and still a significant issue…
