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To Move the World: Louis G. Gregory and the Advancement of Racial Unity in America
Book by Morrison, Gayle
399 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1982
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June 7, 2017
I first read this book when it was first published, and then went back to it again when preparing a presentation about the First Race Amity Conference.
A fascinating and multi-layered story that not only tells us of Gregory's life and accomplishments, but also shows us a USA with laws far different than today, and racist attitudes that sadly remain to this day. Equally fascinating to me was the "creative friction" between Gregory and Horace Holly -- both brilliant men, both dedicated to the same cause, both selfless in service, yet who disagreed most strongly on how to accomplish their mutual goals and objectives. This shows the power of true unity -- if your purposes are harmonized you can disagree forever yet always work together.
A fascinating and multi-layered story that not only tells us of Gregory's life and accomplishments, but also shows us a USA with laws far different than today, and racist attitudes that sadly remain to this day. Equally fascinating to me was the "creative friction" between Gregory and Horace Holly -- both brilliant men, both dedicated to the same cause, both selfless in service, yet who disagreed most strongly on how to accomplish their mutual goals and objectives. This shows the power of true unity -- if your purposes are harmonized you can disagree forever yet always work together.
October 11, 2011
A brilliant biography of a human rights hero/soldier whose purity of intent and disciplined saintliness cannot be measured by modern readers, only felt... We're too close to him in history, and too unevolved ourselves, to really understand, but author Gayle Morrison's thorough research, empathy and authoritative writing bring us as close to Louis Gregory as we can come...
January 25, 2023
Louis Gregory was a member of the Baha'i Faith who traveled all over America, especially in the South for over 40 years giving talks to churches, colleges, conferences, and to people everywhere regarding the oneness of mankind and race unity. Louis Gregory married Louisa Mathew, a white woman whom he had met on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, even though it was illegal in most states. 'Abdu'l-Baha, who is the son of Baha'u'llah, the Prophet Founder of the Baha'i Faith, asked them to marry and stated that black and white Baha'is should not only be in unity but should intermarry. They were married for 41 years when Louis Gregory passed away. This book was so inspiring to me and touched me deeply.
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