“In the annals of history, few figures shine as brightly and courageously as Táhirih (1817–1852), the Persian poet, scholar, and revolutionary who became a symbol of women’s emancipation in the 19th century. Born in Qazvin, Iran, she challenged traditions and advocated for gender equality. Her fearless actions and eloquent words inspired generations.” Early Life and…
Discover the multifaceted life of civil rights activist, champion for justice, and trailblazing civic leader, Myrlie Evers-Williams in A Voice for Change: The Life of Myrlie Evers-Williams. This exhibit, open to the public at The Claremont Colleges Library, spans six tumultuous decades in American history and highlights significant chapters in the campaign for civil rights and…
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…
In her letter, Kamalabadi expresses profound sadness and grief due to the ongoing harassment and suppression of the Baha’is Fariba Kamalabadi, a 62-year-old Baha’i citizen, is presently serving a prison sentence in Iran’s notorious Evin Prison. In a letter disclosed to IranWire by one of her relatives, she condemned the persecution of Baha’is in Iran….
You may know Carole Lombard as an icon of cinema, one of the greatest actresses of all time—but do you know anything about her spiritual life? The American Film Institute named her one of the greatest American female screen legends. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She received an Academy Award…
Patricia Locke was born in 1928 in Idaho. Her Lakota name was Tawacin Waste Win, which meant “Compassionate Woman.” Locke dedicated her life to amplifying and advocating for the rights of indigenous people. After she got married and moved to Alaska in 1966, Locke started the Anchorage Native Welcome Center to help Native Americans find…
Remembering ‘Milly’: A Tribute to Amelia Collins Thursday, March 30 The very first time I heard of Amelia Collins was when I was a child, maybe… Read More. DR. MAGDALENE M. CARNEY – Setting the Perfect Example Wednesday, March 29 Dr. Magdalene M. Carney was a writer, a Civil Rights advocate, a Bahá’í, and first and… Read…
