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5 Inspirational Baha’i Women in American History

Radiance Talley — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

March is Women’s History month — which makes it a perfect time to become more familiar with some of the trailblazing American Baha’i women who broke down barriers wherever they...

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The Bittersweet Love Story of The Bab and His Beloved Wife

Kathy Roman — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000

As an intense romantic, I love nothing more than reading a compelling love story – and when the story is true, that’s even better! One of my favorite stories chronicled...

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Mona: This Poem Could Set the World on Fire

Jaine Toth — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

She was vivacious. She was joyous. She was focused. She dreamed of becoming a doctor. She was a 17-year old high school student. They hanged her. She was Iranian, but...

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Patience and Perseverance: The Story of Bahiyyih Khanum

Mike Solomon — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Among all the various inner qualities we need right now, patience probably ranks right up there near the top. I know I need it. We can feel impatient about a...

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Sadie Oglesby’s Message About Standing Up for Racial Justice

Radiance Talley — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

What does standing up for racial justice look like? What behaviors does it require? What actions does it necessitate? RELATED: How to Be a Better Ally for Racial Justice Learn...

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Hazel Scott: A Famous Black Pianist, Singer, and Baha’i

Radiance Talley — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Often, when women of color are vocal about discrimination, they become the targets of hostile sexism and are tone policed or silenced. And, if you were a Black woman during...

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The Life and Legacy of the First Colombian Baha’i

Radiance Talley — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In the mid-20th century, Colombia experienced a spiritual shift as the teachings of the Baha’i Faith began to spread throughout the country. RELATED: Forging a Path From Mexico: The First...

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A Remarkable Life of Prayer and Service

Jyoti Munsiff — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

How could an uneducated girl from India become a renowned global teacher of the Baha’i Faith? How would she travel to 147 countries to teach the mysteries of prayer and...

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What the Execution of 10 Baha’i Women Means for Equality

Samuel Eckl — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

On May 23, 2023, the Baha’i International Community (BIC) issued a call for creative content that could honor ten Baha’i women who were executed by hanging in Iran in 1983....

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Prophetic Dreams: Understanding Their Meaning and Insights

Radiance Talley — Fri, 31 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The dream world has always enchanted me. Whenever I lay my head upon my pillow, I get excited about the journey I’ll embark on, the people I’ll meet, and the...

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