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Lisa Blecker ARTIST & WRITER

Donna Price WRITER

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Illustrations by C. Aaron Kreader, unless noted

By Lisa Blecker: Photos on pp. 8:9, watercolors on cover, pp. 7,27 By Katie Bishop: Photos on p.10

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Brilliant Star empowers kids to explore their roles as world citizens. Inspired by the principles of peace and unity in the Baha’ Faith, we encourage readers to.use their virtues to make the world a better place. The Baha'i Faith is the second most widespread religion in the world, with over five million Baha'is. It was founded by the Prophet Bahé‘u'llah (“Glory of God!” in Arabic) in 1863. Bahé'u'lldh taught that all people are part of one human family, and all religions come from one God. Bahilu'llah’s eldest son, ‘Abdu'l-Bahé, interpreted His teachings and led the Baha'i community after Bahd‘u'lldh’s passing. Today, Baha'is work to bring love and justice to the world, and end prejudice and discrimination of all kinds.

Baha’u'llah’s Life: Mission of Peace His love and kindness uplifted those around Him.

Nur’s Nook Create a thoughtful treasure chest gift.

Maya's Mysteries Friends can help us weather our challenges.

We Are One Explore and care for the place we all call home.

Riley’s Rainforest What are the qualities of a true friend?

Lightning and Luna: Episode #91 Can the super siblings stop Fauna’s storm?

Radiant Stars Get to know kids who shine, like you.

Stargazer: Roman Orona Dedicated to sharing his culture and faith

Shining Lamp: Saichiro Fujita He brought laughter and joy to ‘Abdu’l-Baha.

Cosmo's Corner A crossword and more from our favorite chameleon

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. 2 Recipe for Cooperation é Find ingredients that make teamwork sweet.

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6 “Be Natural, Be Happy” ‘Abdu'l-Baha loved to see people smile.

LS Bloom with Friendship 7 Tips to help your relationships blossom

13 Primate Pals Macaques go wild for helping friends.

s 1 Quiz: Do You Stay Connected? 9 How do you keep your safety net strong?

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How do you handle disagreements?

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DEAR FRIENDS,

How do your friends help you sail through life? Maybe they help you look after your pets, or they cheer at all of your games. Or maybe they always make you laugh. There’s nothing sweeter than a true friend. In the past few years, the entire world has been learning together how to navigate the twists and turns of a global pandemic. When the waters of life get choppy, family and good friends can help you stay afloat. In this issue, explore the power of friendship.

Discover a recipe for cooperation. Practice resolving conflicts with respect. Quiz yourself on how well you stay in touch with friends, Join Nurin making a treasure chest gift for a pal. And get to know Roman Orona, an Indigenous artist and performer who inspires us to remember how we're all connected.

We can't avoid life’s storms, but we can try to be a safe harbor for someone who needs it. How will you chart a course toward kindness today?

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“Polish the mirrors of hearts in order that they may become illumined and receptive of the divine light.” —‘Abdu'l-Baha

a mirror, you'll see a clear image shining back. someone's feelings, apologize sincerely. Reach out to others Ina similar way, the love of God is like a light, with kindness. Lend a hand with a task or tell a friend how much and you can be a mirror that reflects it. you appreciate them. Prayer and meditation are refreshing, too. Challenges such as selfishness or dishonesty are like With a polished mirror, your virtues will shine bright and f dust on a mirror—they block your radiant strengths. But you help illuminate the world!

A hen light streams into a room and you look in can clear away the grime. If you make a mistake or hurt

Draw yourself doing an activity with friends that helps your spirit shine, like being creative or kind. Add qualities you see in yourself around the frame, then add a title at the bottom.

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Birth of Baha'u'llah in Tihrén, Iran

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Imprisonment in the “Black Pit” of Tihran

Exile in Baghdad, Iraq. From 1854—1856, He goes into the mountains to pray in solitude.

Declares Divine Mission as Prophet-Founder of the Bahai Faith

Exile in Constantinople (Istanbul), then Adrianople (Edirne), Turkey. Begins writing letters to kings and rulers in 1867, urging world unity

+i: a Last exile, to prison- city of ‘Akka, Israel

Finally free to live in countryside homes of Mazra‘ih and then Bahji, outside ‘Akka

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known for being a kind friend to

all, even when facing challenges. When He was young, He spent His time exploring nature and helping people. By His early 20s, He was known as the “Father of the Poor.”

Even when His life was in danger, He continued to support others. In 1852, Baha'u'llah was arrested by government leaders for following the peaceful teachings of the Bab. His family’s home was ransacked and their belongings stolen. He was thrown into an awful dungeon in Tihran known as the Black Pit. Still, Baha'u'llah praised God and uplifted the spirits of other prisoners. He taught them to chant, “God is sufficient unto me; He verily is the All-sufficing! In Him let the trusting trust.”

When Baha'u'llah was released four months later, He was exiled to Baghdad, Traq. His family had lost everything, and they lived very simply. But Baha'u'llah persisted in caring for others. People were attracted to His generous spirit.

His half-brother, Mirza Yahya, grew jealous of the love and admiration shown to Baha'u'llah. Mirza Yahya spread lies about Him, causing confusion and disunity in the community. Still, Baha'ullah treated him kindly and let Mirza Yahya live in His home.

But Mirza Yahyéa's jealousy grew. Hoping to bring peace and relieve His half-brother’s anger, Baha'u'llah left Baghdad. He lived alone in a cave on the mountain of Sar-Galu in Kurdistan. He had only one change of clothes and ate meals

Baha'u'llah stayed alone in the mountains of Kurdistan for about two years, praying and meditating,

One day, Baha'u'llah met a young boy crying by the side of the road. Baha'u'llah asked why he was so sad. The boy explained that he couldn't practice his handwriting for school because he didn't have any calligraphy to copy. He was afraid to return to school without his work.

“Weep no longer,” Baha'u'llah gently replied. “I will set a copy for thee, and show thee how to imitate it."*

At school, the boy proudly showed his teacher the calligraphy that Baha'u'llah had created for him. The teacher was astonished by its elegance and knew that the quiet man living alone in the mountains was more than He seemed. A group of scholars visited Him and were amazed at His wisdom. Soon, people from all over the region—rich and poor, academic and uneducated—were drawn to Baha'u'llah’s magnetic warmth and insight.

After about two years away, Baha'u'llah returned to Baghdad. The community had become discouraged

away at Bahji. f of bread and cheese and conflicted under Mirza Yahya's poor ai ia 6 Photos © Baha International Community 4 Brilliant Star % voisi Noe “This is an account from Bahiyyih Khénum and may not have been Bah'u'lih’s exact words, [Page 5]leadership. Baha'u'llah encouraged and guided them so their faith and unity grew. The community once again began to flourish.

In time, Baha'u'llah would reveal many teachings to help unite humanity. His Faith continues to inspire millions of people around the world to be a friend to all and build lasting peace.

The Baha'i Faith now has over five million followers. Its World Center

me has about a million visitors yearly.

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[Page 6]“Be Natural, Be Happy’

William and his brother Wendell. Then

he lovingly chanted a prayer for them. It was November 1901, and the young Dodge brothers had just arrived in ‘Akka (now in Israel) after a long journey from New York, U.S. William was 21 and Wendell was 18.

The brothers stayed in ‘Abdu'l-Baha's home

for 19 days, eating meals with him and some Persian Baha'is. As ‘Abdu'l-Baha spoke, the young

6 ‘W elcome, my boys,” ‘Abdu'l-Baha said to

men eagerly took notes. The talks were published

in a booklet by the New York Baha'is.

‘Abdu'l-Baha told them, “One of the most severe of the world’s diseases is that of contention and strife ... The faithful followers of God must be as the banner of peace and as the most luminous sun of harmony and union."

‘Abdu'l-Baha talked of serious subjects, but he had a good sense of humor. One day, a thick soup was served. William rested his spoon in the soup and raised his hand to adjust his collar. As he brought his hand back down, his elbow hit the spoon's handle. Soup flew right into the whiskers of the Persian Baha’ sitting next to him!

William was terribly embarrassed. But ‘Abdu'l-Baha laughed and said, “Do not worry. That is a blessing.”

Wendell asked, “Who gets the blessing, Bill, you or the friend with the whiskers?”

‘Abdu'l-Baha laughed again.

William said, “Wendell and I were so glad to be with ‘Abdu'l-Baha. At... tirmes we were quite jolly.”

But their interpreter, Dr. Amin Farid, was uneasy about their carefree attitude. He said when they were with ‘Abdu'l-Baha, they should be reverent, bow their heads, and avoid smiling.

So the next time William and Wendell went to the dining room, they entered with bowed heads

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After ‘Abdu'l-Baha was released from ‘Akka in 1908, he welcomed guests from around the world to his home on Haparsim Street in Haifa.

and did not smile. But ‘Abdu'l-Baha quickly passed them by, paying no attention.

Back in their room, the brothers wondered why ‘Abdu'-Baha's attitude toward them had changed. They decided that they weren't very good actors. At the next meal, they smiled.

‘Abdu'l-Baha smiled and hugged them. He said, "That's the way I want you, boys, to act— be natural, be happy.”

When ‘Abdu'l-Baha told them goodbye in December, he gave them a letter for their father, Arthur Dodge, a devout Baha't. He wrote, “Thy two happy sons have presented themselves to this blessed spot... The traces of the love of God are brilliantly manifested in their faces.”

Nearly 11 years later, in April 1912, the brothers and their parents met ‘Abdu'l-Baha's ship in New York. Wendell, a journalist, wrote an article about ‘Abdu'l-Baha that was published worldwide.

William built a career as a lawyer and judge. Speaking about his experiences at age 78, he said, “I am truly grateful for the sacred privilege of knowing and associating with ‘Abdu'l-Baha.”

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y awesome friends Jade and Ruby are jewel beetles. Similar to sparkling gemstones, they come in amazing colors. They share their

cool games and gadgets, too. But that’s not why | love

them. | treasure them for their kindness and honesty.

We have so much fun playing and making art together! My beetle buddies have a culture that’s different from

my firefly family’s culture. Still, they listen to me, respect

@ (a) Draw a line across both pieces of cardboard that’s 2" (51cm) from a short end. Cut along lines to make four rectangles. (b) Place circle over smaller rectangle so edges meet (on three sides). Use pencil to trace it. Cut rounded corners. Repeat for other rectangle.

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me, and encourage my creative interests. And | get super inspired learning about their traditions and crafts. The brilliant way they use color lights up my imagination!

To show my thanks, | made Ruby and Jade a treasure chest gift. Inside are photos, drawings, and souvenirs of our best memories.

What do you love about your friends? Create this gift to express what makes them shine!

Place seven sticks in an even row to form bottom of box. Tape across center to hold sticks in place. [Page 9]4 Cover one long edge of both cardboard rectangles with glue. Center each gluey edge 4" (0.6 cm) from end of sticks.

When dry, remove tape.

8 (a) Fit lid over chest base. Trim or press cardboard edges a bit for closure, if needed. Glue extra lengths

5 (a) Turn bottom of box on its side. Glue five sticks centered of ribbon along back of box as a hinge to attach lid. on short edges of cardboard to form a side of the box. Let dry. Let dry. (b) Open lid. Glue two pieces of 114" (3.8 cm) (b) Turn box over and repeat Step 5 on opposite side. ribbon inside box to reinforce hinge. Let dry.

6 (a) Place twelve sticks in an even row. Tape across center 9 Glue %"x 2%" of row to secure sticks. Place two more tape pieces about (1.3 x 6.4 cm) Ye" (1.3 cm) from central strip on each side. (b) Cover curved paper strips to edge of each small cardboard piece with glue. Center each cover exposed gluey edge upside down, 4" (0.6 cm) from ends of sticks. cardboard edges.

Carefully wrap sticks around edges of both curves to form curved lid of chest. Cup hands underneath to support curve.

When dry, remove tape. E ae 10 Decorate box with bead and gems. Fill with treasures

(such as photos, drawings, or souvenirs) that honor your friendship. Give as a gift to your friend!

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a breeze. But when it was time to sign up, | had a

storm of ideas swirling in my head. It was kind of overwhelming to choose a project!

Like a breath of fresh air, my friend Kiara suggested we team up. We made anemometers to measure wind speed in different places. At the same time every day

thought entering my school’s science fair would be

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1. Punch four holes (equally spaced) just below rim of one cup.

2. Push straw through holes opposite each other. Push second straw through other holes to make a “+” shape.

MAKE YOUR OWN ANEMOMETER

3. Punch two holes in other cups, ¥4" (1.3 cm) apart and ¥4" from rim.

4. Thread end of each straw through two holes, with all cup openings facing same direction. Mark one cup with “X” on the bottom.

for two weeks, she went to the park, and | went up to the bridge. The wind was a lot faster on the bridge! That high up, there were no buildings in the way to slow

Our project showed me that it’s great to have helpful neighbors! They may have awesome ideas. Friends can warm your heart when chilling stress blows your way.

5. Use pencil tip to poke hole in bottom of center cup. Insert pencil, eraser first. Wiggle pencil to widen hole so pencil moves easily. Lightly press pushpin through center of straws, into eraser. (If cups don’t spin easily, loosen pushpin.)

6. Holding anemometer outside in wind, count how many times X goes by in15 seconds. Multiply by four to get rotations per minute.

HOW IT WORKS As wind blows, there’s always one cup with the opening facing the wind and one with the base facing the wind. The cup with the opening facing the wind “catches” the wind. More force is generated on that cup, making the

whole system rotate around the pencil at the center.

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Forests cover 31% of Earth’s shapes, and colors! and nutrients. % land. We rely on them for wood ne — ‘ products, medicine, food, shelter, and jobs. They provide habitats for countless |

species. But forests are cut down at an alarming rate— often for raising beef cattle. We need to find sustainable ways to use trees to help people, animals, and the environment. We can help by conserving paper, eating less beef, and buying earth-friendly products.

Intelligent, social, and friendly, these small birds are native to Australia. They show affection for mates or humans by chattering, playing, or cuddling. They're such good mimics that one bird learned 1,728 English words! Fill in the blanks to find their nickname:

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I CAN BE MYSELF AROUND MY TRUE FRIENDS.

What Makes a Good Friend?

met some friends at my new school! Most of them are great, but I’m not sure I want to hang out with a couple of them. They're nice to me, but they gossip a lot about other birds, which isn’t cool. And today, they asked me to skip school

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I talked to my friend Pip about it. I've known him since we were fledglings, and he’s been through tough stuff like this. He said that good friends listen to you and respect your feelings, even if they disagree. They can help you feel more confident and less stressed. You can be your true self around them. I’m definitely

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If you feel insecure or bad about yourself around someone, it’s not a healthy friendship. You might feel

like you're being pulled into bs __ their drama, which can be super draining. A good friend won't always complain about their problems or put their own needs first. They'll be there to support you, too. I shared these ideas

with my parents, and they agreed. They said I should be kind to everyone, but that doesn't mean I need to spend time with everyone. If someone makes me uneasy, I should spend more time with friends I trust, like Pip. Who’s a friend that you can count on?

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o Do you and your friend like the same book, movie, or game? Celebrate your common interests!

o Be yourself, and communicate openly and honestly.

o If you're being pulled into conflicts between friends, stay calm and encourage them to work things out with kindness.

o If you make a mistake, admit it and apologize.

oO Invite friends to try a new activity you're all excited about.

o Respect your friends’ choices, as long as they stay safe. It's okay to disagree.

o Create a work of art to encourage your friend to achieve their dreams.

having friends can help other creatures, too—like

baboons! Researchers found that female baboons are less o Ifa friendship ends, that's okay.

Accept that sometimes friends grow apart.

stressed and live longer if they have a network of close friends. And, for humans as well as baboons, having strong friendships is more important than having a bunch of them.

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Hobbies or sports: Dancing, singing, journaling

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Isaac Reneau & Age: 13 | live in: Washington, U.S.

| want to be: - ? Software engineer

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Hobbies or sports: Baking and archery

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A hero or role model: ‘Abdu’l-Baha

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It depends on the person ...In general, [I] apologize and try to forget about it.

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designs like crystals all over it. I’d like bubble tea machines and pop- corn makers... cozy chairs and on-demand movies.

Favorite animal or pet: My bunny, Momo

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Bake for them or give them a gift—either a physical gift or words

Atime a friend helped me: When I was anxious to act on stage, a friend encouraged me.

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lot of things ... [and] she * likes to laugh a lot, which makes others happy.

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It would be a tree house in a beautiful forest. It could hold at least six kids. It would be [made] out of wood... have atiny kitchen...and would be warm and cosy. It would have a balcony [so we could] sleep outside or observe the stars in the sky.

1. If you're age 7-14, go to www. brilliantstarmagazine.org. From the top menu, choose “Discover.” Then click “Become a Radiant Star or Trailblazer,” and fill out the form. Or email us at brilliant@usbnc.org. Include your name, age, birthdate, mailing address, and phone number.

2. When it’s your turn to shine, we'll send you question: and a form for you and your parents to sign.

3. Answer the questions and send them to us with the signed form, along with at least two good- quality, close-up photographs of your smiling face. Photos should be in sharp focus and show your eyes clearly. Please don’t send color copies,

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Qualities of a good friend: Show kindness, be gentle, and be honest

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Place I'd love to visit: Australia

A favorite food: Tibs (an Ethiopian dish)

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I would pick up [my friends, and we'd] jump into their tree and then jump into a dragon’s mouth, [and] then we're at our clubhouse. My friends and I will read and play and go back in time like in the Magic Tree House books. Our parents never noticed we were gone, because it had only been a couple seconds. We were ina forever-lasting adventure and arrived home just in time for dinner.

A hero or role model: Dad

Hobbies or sports: LEGO [building], reading, drawing

| like to help people by: Helping [them make] big decisions

It’s important to be friends with different kids:

To help them feel included, to stop racism

When | disagree with a friend or sibling, |:

Give them space so we can talk about it later

Atime a friend helped me: Someone comforted me when another friend was being mean to me. If | could create a

supercool clubhouse: + It would have hover-

boards, snacks, and secret tunnels.

Zayn Reimer

Age: 10 4 \ live in: Virginia, U.S.

| want to be: A pro soccer player

This career interests

me because:

Watching [Lionel] Messi play for Barcelona all these years made me want to be a pro like him.

Favorite Baha’ activity: Going to Green Acre [Baha’i School in Maine]

It’s important to be friends with different kids because: If everyone is the

same then it’s just boring. I like to learn from friends who are different from me, such as learning and sharing about our cultures.

A good friend is: Kind, supportive, funny

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live in: Michigan, U.S. I want to be: Veterinarian, ballerina, gymnast

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Place I'd love to visit: i New York

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Kindness, respect, and trustworthiness

Favorite foods: Indian chicken curry and Brazilian rice

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Atime a friend helped me: When I was sad and feeling depressed

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you can count on to help you if you fall. You can be honest

with them, and they encourage you to reach your goals. With a pandemic keeping us apart, staying in touch

with friends can feel like a balancing act. But you don’t

have to fly solo. Pick up the phone to call, text, or video chat.

Send a note or gift in the mail. Juggling everything in life is

more fun when family and friends are with you in the show.

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7. If | haven't heard from a friend, | don’t just assume they've forgotten me or don't like me anymore. Often=3 + Sometimes=2 + Rarely=1

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bon dioxide. It's also about 100 times thinner than The Mars helicopter, named Ingenuity

on Mars is mostly carl on Earth and has very little oxygen. Humans exploring Mars would need _makesthe first powered, controlled flight on another planet whenit

to provide breathable ait for the habitats where they live and for their spacesuits. Because Mars is farther from the Sun than Earth, the Jands on Mars in 2021.

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Like many things in life, progress depends on the eff helicopter paving the way for human exploration of Mars, we are making prog! ahead of us. Check out these and other steps NASAis taking on this road at mar

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is that there are always new challenges to explore and difficult problems to solve. And when you're engaged

in solving a difficult problem, you just can’t get bored! No one person can solve these challenges alone, so learning to work with other scientists and engineers as a team is essential. In the best teams I've been on, the members of the team learn from each other and come up with solutions that are better than any one person could have imagined. Itcan be an amazing and rewarding experience! —Steve

Top: In 2021, astronauts (from left) Mark Vande Hei, Shane Kimbrough, Akihiko Hoshide, and Megan MeArthur enjoy the first chili peppers grown in space. Bottom: Astronauts Kayla Barron and Raja Chari harvest cotton cell samples on the International Space Station in 2022.

STEVE SCOTTI is Brilliant Star's STEM Education Advisor and a Distinguished Research Associate at NASA Langley Research Center in Virginia, U.S. His background is in developing lighter, stronger materials and structures for aircraft and spacecraft. Watching the first astronaut launched into space inspired his interest in space exploration.

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LELAND MELVIN was a pro football player and a NASA astronaut. When he went to space, it changed his perspective forever.

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Roman Orona

Q: What's one of your favorite

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A: We used to go a lot to Camp Mary White in New Mexico...

It was a Baha'i campout and

retreat, and | remember hanging out with all the other youth...

It was really, really fun,

up in

the mountains .. . [to] really be kids—get out in the forest, climb trees, throw rocks in the lake.

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experience for you as

a kid?

A: | grew up in a small place... and everybody there was... Christian ... We were the only Baha'is. Those were hard times,

but | think they were good times

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Orona. Growing up in the only Baha'i family in a small town in New Mexico, U.S., Roman sometimes felt like an outsider. But performing in

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his garage for the neighborhood helped him connect with others. He

was 15 when his father gave him his Apache name: Ish Hish Itsaatsu, meaning “one who dances like or with eagles."*

As he got older, Roman still loved performing, but he felt obliged

to have a more conventional career. He earned a bachelor's degree

in civil engineering and biology, then worked in environmental engineering. Eventually, his desire to be a full-time artist and share his Indigenous culture and the Baha'i teachings became irresistible. Roman began recording albums of traditional Apache music and Baha’i writings set to Apache rhythms. In 2016, he won "Best Male Vocalist” at the Native American Music Awards. Later, he started iamHUMAN Media, a nonprofit company that produces videos, short films, a podcast, and arts classes. Roman now lives in Arizona with his family.

Left: At about age 8,

Roman and his family lived in New Mexico, where they were the

only Baha'is in their town. Right: Roman earned a spot on the baseball team at his high school in Illinois when he was about 14.

Q: Please tell us about your Apache name. A: Ish Hish Itsaatsu—one who dances like or with eagles.” It was given to

me by my dad. To me, it means lofty one. It means one who pushes the bounds, one who tries to elevate himself and others. For Indigenous cultures . .. the eagle was the bird that flew closest to the Creator... [It's] that spirit that my dad saw within me, to be able to take it high, or to go lofty... | try on a daily basis, because those names are not to be taken lightly. It's a name that was given because they've studied you, they've prayed ... | think [my dad] saved it until [I was] 15, because within the Baha'i Faith, [it's] the age of maturity.

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What is iamHUMAN Media, and what topics do you address? iamHUMAN Media is a national nonprofit working towards helping artists... I'm trying to ... teach [kids] art... because in school, they're not getting to learn the guitar, the piano... or taking pictures, or painting or voice lessons. | started with 60-second videos. People would tell their story, [saying] ... "I am," and [then] fill in who they were... We filmed them from the feet... to the head. We would zoom in to their eyes, and they would say their name and “lam human." ... | try to make people . . . recognize that humanity—we're all related, simply by being human. Recognize gender equality [and] social justice... | want to give a voice to my Indigenous brothers and sisters as well. Because ‘Abdu'l-Baha [said] that the Indigenous peoples... [when] we become educated, that we will in turn illumine the whole world.

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Above: Roman celebrates Mother's Day in 2020 with his wife, Shahrzad; their son, Tahj (left); and their daughter, Kaya (right). Left: Roman performs

his song “Human Tests” in a Baha'i Blog Studio Sessions video in 2017.

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Your videos aim to bring people out of their comfort zone to spur change.

Why is it important for people to come out of their comfort zone?

As soon as we stop changing . .. we stop growing, we stop learning

... I'd like to spur people to be a little bit uncomfortable .. . then

they can look within themselves and say, "Why does that make me uncomfortable? What do | need to change?” .. . | tell my kids, when things get hard, be a blade of grass in the wind. Blades of grass don't break; they flow, they bend, but they don't break .. . You're getting blown hard one way, eventually with prayer and continuing to have perseverance, you're going to rise up and stand nice and tall again. And you'll be ready to take on the next winds. And those winds are those challenges in life, and we'll always have those. | tell my kids, when those challenges come, the Creator, God, is telling you you're ready to grow.

This issue of Brilliant Star is about friendship. What can kids do

to create friendships with people from diverse backgrounds?

The first thing is to smile and say hello .. . It's our responsibility to find those individuals that are sitting by themselves and not part of the group ... to introduce ourselves... We have to show people what it is to be friends, what it is to show love, what it is to create unity. Especially when there are so many negative forces coming at you, be that shining light... In Indigenous cultures, friendship equals family ... When we meet somebody new, we bring them immediately into our family.

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share a meal. The man was Saichiro Fujita, and it was the start of a long and loving friendship.

Fujita, as he was known, was born in 1886 in Japan. His family was wealthy, and he moved to the U.S. for school. Fujita enjoyed the excitement of going to parties and the theater. But his interests changed when he learned about the Baha'i Faith while living in California. He became a Baha'i at about age 19. ‘Abdu'l-Baha expressed the hope that Fujita would serve humanity with a “perceiving eye, attentive ear, eloquent tongue and radiant face

Fujita was excited to meet ‘Abdu'l-Baha in person at the Chicago train station. ‘Abdu'l-Baha enjoyed his company so much, he invited Fujita to join him on his journey to the western states. After two months, Fujita asked if he could retumn with him to Haifa (now in Israel). ‘Abdu'l-Baha agreed, but encouraged Fujita to finish his degree in engineering and horticulture first.

In Haifa, Fujita helped in every way he could.

He installed electric wiring, fixed and drove

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helped visitors, since he spoke English and had a warm and welcoming personality. He translated letters to and from Baha'is in Japan. Mostly, Fujita loved to be near ‘Abdu'l-Baha.

‘Abdu'l-Baha took great comfort in Fujita's pure spirit and joyful manner. He often invited Fujita to eat breakfast and lunch with him, and the meals were full of laughter. Fujita made ‘Abdu'l-Baha laugh by hiding his cat, then releasing it to race across the room to ‘Abdu'l-Baha. Fujita said, “‘Abdu'l-Baha was very, very kind to me. We had many trips, many jokes.”

When ‘Abdu1-Baha passed away on November 28, 1921, Fujita was heartbroken. He wept as he traveled to ‘Akka to share the sad news with ‘Abdu'l-Baha's friends and family. He also wrote to inform the Baha'is in Japan.

Fujita remained in Haifa and helped Shoghi Effendi, ‘Abdu'l-Baha's grandson and the Guardian of the Baha’i Faith. But in 1938, as World War II approached, Shoghi Effendi grew concerned about Fujita’s safety. He urged Fujita to return to his family in Japan. Fujita stayed in Japan for 17 years, then moved back to Haifa, where he lived until he passed away at age 90. The Universal House of Justice, the international governing body for Baha’is, praised Fujita’s tireless service, calling him a "SHINING EXAMPLE’ to future generations of Japanese Baha'is.

Before Fujita’s passing, a friend asked him how he had helped ‘Abdu'l-Baha for all those years. Fujita humbly replied, “I never felt that I could do very much for ‘Abdu'l-Baha. One thing I did was perhaps acceptable—sometimes, I made him laugh.”

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