The Bahá’í House of Worship in Wilmette, United States, was recently host for an evening of arts and discussions commemorating Black History Month.
Throughout the United States, observances and events are held every February to celebrate African American history and honor its achievements. The gathering at the site of the Bahá’í temple brought together some 350 people from the surrounding neighborhoods and beyond, providing an occasion to explore the spiritual principles of oneness and racial unity.
These principles were expressed through choral and orchestral music, poetry, and an art exhibit at the temple’s Foundation Hall. The exhibit also featured several historical items from the National Bahá’í Archives, highlighting the contributions of the Bahá’í community to fostering racial harmony—the theme of several talks of the evening given by various organizations of civil society.
Source: Black History Month: House of Worship fosters oneness