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19 June 2019/ Racism in America

How to talk about race in America

How to talk about race in America
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The only way to eliminate racism
Racism in America

The only way to eliminate racism

Van Gilmer: My granddaughter went outside and saw a white noose hanging from a tree in her yard.

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Introducing gospel music to the Baha'i community
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Introducing gospel music to the Baha'i community

Van Gilmer: Singing the gospel music brought to many of us, who are African-Americans, the reality of the Baha’i Faith. We knew it included everybody.

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