With reference to your question concerning the racial
problem in America; although the American race problem is no less serious than
the race question in Europe, particularly as regards the Jews, yet the Guardian
is inclined to think that for the present there is little likelihood of its
becoming as widespread and tragic as in such European countries as Germany,
Poland and other Central European and Balkanic states. He feels convinced,
however, that unless the racial question in America is vigorously and fearlessly
tackled, grave disturbances, of both a social and political nature, will
inevitably result.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 27 April 1939 written on behalf of
Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer; compilation: ‘Pupil of the Eye’)
