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Archival Collection of Talks on Various Bahá'í Subjects

Race Unity, The Challenge of Peace

1985

Dr. Dumbleton appeared in the Ebony Magazine reprint in 1965. He’s currently a member of the Bahá’í National Race Unity Committee for the USA. He then introduces his fellow panelists: Dr. Steven Yamamoto; Mr. Charles Young; and Ms. Hermione Pickens. Some quotations from the Bahá’í Writings are read to set the tone and background for the presentation. He makes the case that the struggle to overcome racism is at the heart of the goals of unity and peace. Reference to the current state of affairs in South Africa is made. He explains how Bahá’í Covenant relates to peace and unity. Racial unity is a sure path to peace. The House of Justice has quoted Bahá’u’lláh that the first step to peace is unity. Duane gives seven suggestions for overcoming racism. The recording is closed by relevant readings from the Sacred Writings.