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An essential element of the process will be honest and truthful discourse about current conditions and their causes, and understanding, in particular, the deeply entrenched notions of anti-Blackness that pervade our society. We must build the capacity to truly hear and acknowledge the voices of those who have directly suffered from the effects of racism. This capacity should manifest itself in our schools, the media, and other civic arenas, as well as in our work and personal relations. This should not end with words, but lead to meaningful, constructive action. Our monthly programs contain a presentation on a topic, refreshments and fellowship, followed by facilitated small group discussion.

On a spring evening in 1844, a conversation took place between two young men that heralded a new era for the human race. A Persian merchant announced to a traveller in the city of Shiraz that He was the Bearer of a Divine Revelation destined to transform the spiritual life of humanity. The merchant’s name was Siyyid ‘Alí-Muhammad, and He is known to history as the Báb (meaning “the Gate” in Arabic).

Because the Báb's Declaration occurred two hours after sunset, the celebration will take place at 10:26pm on Thursday, May 22 at the Charlotte Bahá’í Center. The doors will open at 9pm for fellowship. Please bring your favorite refreshments or desserts to share.

"I render thanks and yield praise unto God for having been chosen by Him as the Exponent of His Cause in bygone days and in the days to come; there is none other God save Him, the Glorified, the All-Praised, the Ever-Abiding. Whatever is in the heavens and on the earth is His and through Him are we guided aright.​"

The Báb, Tablet to the First Letter of the Living

On 29 May 1892, after four decades of bountiful radiance, from the first intimation of its rising glory in the Siyah-Chál and Baghdád to its midday splendour in Adrianople and ‘Akká, the Sun of Bahá—as ‘Abdu’l-Bahá memorably relayed in His telegram informing Sulṭan ‘Abdu’l-Ḥamid of the ascension of Bahá’u’lláh—had set. Yet the setting of that Sun was not followed by the dark of night but by the reflection of its glory in the Moon of the Covenant, lighting the path ahead, towards the attainment of Bahá’u’lláh’s ultimate purpose: the unification of humanity. So on this day, Bahá’ís around the world will gather at 3 a.m. to observe the anniversary of the passing of Bahá’u’lláh. In those thousands of solemn and prayerful occasions, filled with meditative contemplation and remembrance, Bahá’ís everywhere will reflect on the powerful teachings of this relatively new Faith and remember the extreme sacrifices it took to bring the Bahá’í message of unity to humanity.