The Real Meaning of Racial Integration

Louis G. Gregory married Louise Matthew who was of European Descent

"The marriage of Louis Gregory and Louise Mathew — the one black, the other white ... set a standard for the American Bahá'í community as to the real meaning of racial integration" - Universal House of Justice

Issue: THE REAL MEANING OF RACIAL INTEGRATION

Your Role: Please Consider INCREASING YOUR SOCIAL INTEGRATION ACROSS RACE

Following Louis G. Gregory's example, begin increasing your integration across race. Plan an intercial diner at your home. Plan an interacial play date for your children. Plan to integrate a Worship Service. Plan to explore an integrated friendship. Should any relationship advance to such a level, the Louis G. Gregory Baha'i Museum is happy to host your interacial marriages, free of charge, there is no requirement that you be Baha'i to do so.

LOUIS G. GREGORY'S EXAMPLE: His marriage to Louise Matthew

In 1912, Louis Gregory married Louise Matthew.

BACKGROUND: SOCIALLY SEPERATE

America practiced Apharteid to maintain social distance. How do we now approach these discussions? Do you know when your state permitted interracial marriage? Who was the first couple legally married in your state?

Power in Numbers

1912

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