Celebrating Black History Month @ the Bahá'í House of Worship - Music&Art

100 Linden Avenue,Wilmette IL 60091

04 February, 2023

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Black History Month @ the Bahá'í House of Worship: Concert & Pop-up Art GalleryFeaturing MUSIC composed by Americans of African descent, performed by the Baha'i Temple Choir and friends, along with the Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra, INSPIRING GUESTS from local Racial Justice Organizations, and a POP-UP ART GALLERY showcasing Black Baha'i contributions to art, history, and humanity. Held in the lower level of the Temple/Foundation Hall. Art Gallery available for viewing before and after the concert. (Doors open 6:30 PM, Concert at 7:00 PM)The Black History Month 2023 national theme, “Black Resistance,” explores how "African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms, especially the racial terrorism of lynching, racial pogroms and police killings," since the nation's earliest days. Our contribution of music and art on this theme explores how Baha’i African Americans have resisted apathy, resisted all social and public pressures for division, resisted hopelessness, resisted exclusion, resisted dilution — to contribute to the advancement of all. As Baha'is, we believe in the oneness of humanity and work to exemplify its practice. We are using time during Black History Month to reflect, study, consult, and act - and to create deep, sincere relationships with all people, especially those of African descent. ABOUT BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Carter G. Woodson, Afro-American educator, historian, editor, and writer, developed ‘Negro History Week’ as a showcase for students to highlight what they learned throughout the year. Eventually, it became Black History Month - a celebration of the culture, history, and achievements of people of African descent in the United States. Read more about the event on our site