Organizing a “Day of Honor” as a Community Service and a
means of Promoting Race Unity
by William H. Smith, Ed.D.
Overview
Presently over 100 cities and towns across America have organized Day
of Honor programs to give appreciation to the service of African American
and other minorities in World War II. Individual Bahá’ís,
Bahá’í groups and Local Assemblies are taking a leadership
role in many of these activities. Since media in the popular culture,
along with history as it is generally taught in the nation’s classrooms,
has virtually ignored the extraordinary service of these Americans,
the Day of Honor is a significant act of outreach and embrace to these
deserving fellow citizens. On May 23, 2000 the United States Congress
passed the historic Joint Resolution establishing the Day of Honor.
This project of race reconciliation was led by a Bahá’í.
The purpose is demonstrate the ongoing interest of Bahá’ís
in promoting social justice and unity. Screening of the PBS documentary,
“The Invisible Soldier: Unheard Voices” which has a Bahá’í
ad in its introduction and close is part of the Day of Honor observance
activities.
Abstract
The audience for this workshop are all Bahá’ís who
are interested in engaging in a project of service through reaching
across the racial divide to honor worthy fellow citizens.
A 20-30 minute presentation which combines lecture, video clips, and
distribution of sample materials. The presentation is followed by a
15-20 minute period of questions and answers.
The three main points of the presentation:
1. Why organize a Day of Honor
2. Who can organize a Day of Honor
3. How to organize a Day of Honor
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Organizing
a “Day of Honor” as a Community Service and a means
of Promoting Race Unity
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