In her presentation, she emphasized the importance of racial and cultural unity. We should reach out to one another with a sense of kindness, gratitude, appreciation and a recognition of equality. We must bridge chasms that divide because of gender, culture and generation. The music speaks to one's soul. She also conveyed lessons about life and the numerous roles people play over time.
Life is a test in addition to being a journey.
If there is a difference to be made, we are the ones to make it. Formerly a teacher of English-speaking drama, Ladjamaya started traveling and making presentations in 1986, when she worked in New York City at the United Nations office of the Baha'i Spiritual Assembly. Copyright 1998 by the Iowa State Daily Publications Board. All rights reserved. No redistribution without the express written consent of the Iowa State Daily Editor in Chief.