Partners in Racial Justice

Fireside Chat Series with Nanabah Bulman
2023-05-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join Nanabah as she highlights the vision:
“There is a story unfolding. A story of humanity’s progress through history, propelled by the teachings of Messengers of God, Messengers guiding humanity through its stages of development, and now to the dawn of its maturity.” – vision of a horrific past fade in the brilliance of the New Light.”
– Universal House of Justice

Oneness Chat Series with Stephanie Terry and David Hoffman
2023-05-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
“Racism is a profound deviation from the standard of true morality.”

Spirit of Blackness: Environmental Justice
2023-05-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Environmental justice is a basic human right. It allows everyone to have a say over decisions that impact their lives. Without environmental justice, many people are made to become victims of the plans and ambitions of others. If you have not registered in the past as a person of African descent, please get in touch with Sue St. Clair for the Zoom link to join. If you have registered in the past, please do not register again.

Black & Indigenous Led Prayer Circle and Meditation
2023-05-17 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York), 2023-04-19 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax), 2023-03-15 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax)
An uplifting devotional space created and led by Black and Indigenous individuals. The Baha’i Writings proclaim special spiritual designations for each of these unique populations. Through cultural meditative expressions in art and philosophy followed by a united prayer circle, join us in celebration of the vision of the oneness of mankind.

Fireside Chat Series with Dilsey M. Davis
2023-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Women and men are equal and always have been, but the expression of this spiritual truth has been suppressed in much the same ways as we have seen with the suppression of racial equality. During this conversation, we will discuss this core principle and examine how the continued suppression of women’s rights by men is hindering women and men from achieving their full potential. We will also talk about efforts that are going on around the country to advance women’s full participation in building a just society.

Refresh and Gladden Retreat: With Special Acknowledgement to Mothers
2023-05-12 - 2023-05-14 | Northern Virginia Baha’i Center, 21415 Cardinal Glen Circle, Sterling, VA, 20164, United States
Join in a weekend of Prayer, Meditation, Music, Drumming, Study, and Reflection
– as we prepare for the next leap forward in God’s Plan on Earth.

Oneness Chat Series: Rainbows in the Clouds of Life
2023-05-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
When we see a rainbow in the sky, it is an occasion to smile. How much more so are we affected positively when in the middle of our clouds of life, someone becomes our rainbow showing us there is still lovingkindness and compassion in the world? Please join us as we explore this topic.

Spirit of Blackness: Black Joy and Spirituality
2023-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Black joy is a way of resting the body, mind, and spirit in response to the traumatic, devastating, and life-altering racialized experiences Black people continue to encounter. If you have not registered in the past as a person of African descent, please contact Sue St. Clair for the Zoom link to join. If you have registered in the past, please do not register again. We look forward to sharing.

Fireside Chat: Forging Racial Unity In Jim Crow Mississippi: Reflections From Black and White Protagonist
2023-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Mississippi’s racial violence was filled with unimaginable horrors. The lives of three families (one Black and two White) in the promotion of racial unity had an impact that’s visible today (2023).
Speaker: Kathy Lee

Oneness Chat Series — BIPOC: Advancement Beyond Humanity's Childhood and Adolescence - We Need More
2023-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Charles Bullock and Erica Spencer explore in-depth what’s at the heart of the crisis – “the way people think about who they are and how they see their place in the world determine how they relate to others and what they regard as their individual and collective purpose.

Spirit of Blackness — Black Spiritual Gifts
2023-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Spirit of Blackness is a virtual space where Black folks come together to connect, deepen, and explore questions that pertain to our spiritual experience as Black people.
The Spiritual Orienting System (SOS) of Black people includes spiritual values, beliefs, meaning, and practices. We will explore our spirituality and the development of spiritual gifts that is at the core of who we are as Africans and African Americans…

Barbara Talley — Thy Kingdom Come Thy Will Be Done
2023-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Using a multi-media approach, Barbara will share a vision for building the Kingdom of God on Earth, a plan already set in motion…

Oneness Chat Series: Intersectional History: How Environmental Issues Impact People of Color
2023-04-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Explore correlation of environmental issues with food, neighborhoods and services. Is Race a Factor?

Spirit of Blackness: Weathering and Black Health
2023-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Spirit of Blackness is a virtual space where Black folks come together to connect, deepen, and explore questions that pertain to our spiritual experience as Black people.
Weathering is a phenomenon rooted in history of marginalization; repeated exposure to socioeconomic adversity, political marginalization, racism, and perpetual discrimination that harms our health. This leads to slow crumbling of health that leads to systemic inequalities and generational trauma and has a name that you should know about. Scientists now call this repeated exposure that kills in slow less obvious ways weathering or being weathered.

Spirit of Blackness — Black Coffee Spirituality
2023-03-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Spirit of Blackness is a virtual space where Black folks come together to connect, deepen, and explore questions that pertain to our spiritual experience as Black people. In each event, we explore a question together through words, art, and music. This space is intended to be one characterized by honesty, curiosity, and openness. For more information please email Sue StClair at suestclair@partnersinracialjustice.org

Fireside Chat Series
2023-03-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
“A Visit to the Motherland – A ‘New Strut’ and Image of Who I Am” with Masud Olufani
“AFRICA” – the nest of Black people. Hear Masud‘s impressions, Pupil Of The Eye comparisons and insights, from a new found reality for 2023. Who am I – in the image of “self” and my Creator?
Fireside Chats are hosted by Dr. Charles Bullock and Tangela Stanley. This dynamic and interactive space, where the teachings of the Baha’i Faith are shared, provides an effective tool toward connecting hearts and building vibrant communities.
Each episode features inspirational devotionals followed by intimate conversations focused on current social challenges such as racism, gender equity and a variety of other issues that must be addressed before humanity can reach its full potential.
We invite you to join us as we strive together to understand our individual and collective life’s purpose exploring the truth of the oneness of mankind.

Oneness Chat Series — ‘Treason to Whiteness is Loyalty to Humanity’, if we are not ‘white’ then who are we?
2023-03-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
In this presentation, Dr. Chuck Egerton will discuss avoiding the pitfall of colorblindness as we recover from the disease of whiteness. The ‘whited’ do not get a free pass. Whiteness is a perversion of human nature, a heresy against our Creator and humankind.

Spirit of Blackness — Black Perseverance
2023-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)

Fireside Chat Series with special guest Eric Dozier
2023-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
My Lord What A Morning: American Spirituals and the Baha’i Faith
Spirituals are deeply rooted in the African American community and have been a source of empowerment. Hear songwriter and composer, Eric Dozier, explore the connections of African American “Spirituals” and the Baha’i Faith.

Oneness Chat Series — Whiteness Is Not White People
2023-03-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Dr. Chuck Egerton will discuss the myth of race in the fallacious doctrine of whiteness and racial supremacy. He characterizes it as a social disease against humanity spread by social conditioning and misinformation. Whiteness is a disease symptomized by racism.

Spirit of Blackness
2023-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax)
“Black Mental Self-Care”
Spirit of Blackness is a virtual space where Black folks come together to connect, deepen, and explore questions that pertain to our spiritual experience as Black people. In each event, we explore a question together through words, art, and music. This space is intended to be one characterized by honesty, curiosity, and openness. For more information please email Sue St. Clair at ksue06@gmail.com.

Fireside Chat Series
2023-02-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
“Sisterhood and Brotherhood of Black and Indigenous Peoples” with Michael Orona
Fireside Chats are hosted by Dr. Charles Bullock and Tangela Stanley. This dynamic and interactive space, where the teachings of the Baha’i Faith are shared, provides an effective tool toward connecting hearts and building vibrant communities.
Each episode features inspirational devotionals followed by intimate conversations focused on current social challenges such as racism, gender equity and a variety of other issues that must be addressed before humanity can reach its full potential.
We invite you to join us as we strive together to understand our individual and collective life’s purpose exploring the truth of the oneness of mankind.

Black and Indigenous Led Prayer Circle and Meditation
2023-02-15 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)

Oneness Chat Series
2023-02-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
“What We Don’t Know About Black History Month – 2023”
A special event with Lake Worth, Florida Partners in Racial Justice.
Join in the reflection on the lives of two, unknown and unacknowledged heroes, who laid the foundation for building a city under very difficult circumstances, and how their resilience and character are requirements for personal action in 2023.

Spirit of Blackness
2023-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
“Black Spiritual Consciousness – What is it?”
Spirit of Blackness is a virtual space where Black folks come together to connect, deepen, and explore questions that pertain to our spiritual experience as Black people. In each event, we explore a question together through words, art, and music. This space is intended to be one characterized by honesty, curiosity, and openness. For more information please email Sue St. Clair at ksue06@gmail.com.

RHJU Series
2023-02-11 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
The Racial Healing-Justice-Unity Baha’i Inspired Series (RHJU) offers moderated presentations and discussions on the most vital and challenging issue for humanity: eliminating racism. We endeavor to participate in this space with a humble posture of learning, seeking to elevate our knowledge, ignite volition and then act.
Presentation topics address anti-Black racism, activities to transform the hearts of humankind and break outworn societal constructs, efforts and knowledge to increase understanding and acceptance of Black culture, the global significance of eliminating racism, acquiring skill sets that thwart racism and promote healing racial trauma, and more. This is a collaborative space for all who are united by a commonly held commitment to “carrying forward an ever-advancing civilization”, to which the precedent for that lofty and attainable goal is the eradication of racism. Without that accomplishment there can be no justice and no real peace for humanity.

Oneness Chat Series
2023-02-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
“Our Collective Calling”
A presentation that will reflect on the future course of civilization. A thought provoking reflection on the I, You, We all together – as HUMANS.
This engaging series consists is designed to attract a diverse group of participants. In these spaces we discover new friends who share the common desire to play a part in the elimination of racism. Together, we share our thoughts on racial justice and explore the principle of oneness through the use of the arts and engaging in meaningful conversations.

Reflections on the Life of the Spirit
2023-01-31 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
PRJ is pleased to offer ‘Reflections on the Life of the Spirit’ through the lens of racial justice. This weekly series is the first of a multi-part global curriculum founded on the oneness of mankind. Our special focus is on learning together how we can play our part in the elimination of racism — America’s most vital and challenging issue.
Participants from diverse backgrounds join together in a weekly interactive study group, aimed at increasing capacity and skills that are critical for personal transformation and for contributing to the betterment of our communities.
These powerful sessions introduce personal practices and group exercises exploring the power of prayer, the purpose of our lives, and the relationship of life and death, making clear how we are all connected.
Email drcbullock@partnersinracialjustice.org for more information.
