2011 Human Rights Day Commemoration
Iran’s Dismal Human Rights Record Exposed in Wilmette Conference
Iran’s dismal human rights record against women, labor and minority religions including the Baha’i Faith will be under the spotlight at a Human Rights Day conference at Wilmette’s Baha’i Temple, 1 to 4 p. m., Saturday, Dec. 10th.
Sponsored by Amnesty International USA and Chicagoland Baha’i assemblies, national experts will outline the denial of basic freedoms in Iran and worldwide efforts for change. It’s free and open to the public.
According to Amnesty …

Interested in learning how a diverse world religion explains and responds to current world events? Join us for an interactive discussion of the Bahá’í Faith and current events with Saeid Khadivian.
Saeid Khadivian is an extremely eloquent speaker with over 20 years of service in the administrative structure of the Baha’i Faith in California, Texas, and Taiwan. He has conducted seminars with over 500 people in attendance, still talked about today by those who attended. The Bahá’í Club is honored to sponsor a rare public seminar and discussion. In addition to …

Contact us if you’d like a guided visit to the Baha’i House of Worship in Wilmette.  This stunning architectural jewel is primarily a place for private prayer and meditation, a place to renew and refresh the spirit, open to everyone  from 6 am to 10 pm every day of the year. The Visitors Center and bookstore are open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Visit bahaitemple.org for more information.

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David Kellum, a long-time member of the Chicago Baha’i community and civil rights leader, dedicated his life to inspiring young people and improving relations between the races.

Born in Greenville, Miss., Mr. Kellum is best known for being an editor at the Chicago Defender and a founder, director and grand marshal of the famous Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic. Started in 1929 by the Defender, the event, held on the second Saturday in August, has attracted more than 50 million children and their families throughout the United States for a day …

In 1912, Abdu’l-Baha, the son of the Founder of the Baha’i Faith, traveled across the United States to encourage the nascent Baha’i community and bring His Father’s message to the West.  During this historic journey, He spoke before hundreds of public meetings in churches, synagogues, associations, and universities.
Abdu’l-Baha spent several weeks in the Chicago area and laid the cornerstone for the Baha’i House of Worship in Wilmette.   He also gave one public address in Evanston, on May 4, 1912 before the Theosophical Society at Northwestern’s historic University Hall.
These were some …

On March 9, actor Rainn Wilson was Oprah’s guest on her Soul Series webcast. Wilson discusses the religion in which he was raised, the Baha’i Faith, and his new website: SoulPancake.com—a place to discuss life’s big questions.