Hindu American Foundation

New Media and Educational Platform Caste Files Launches to Combat Misleading Narratives Around Caste

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Friday, April 21, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Caste Files, a new online media and educational platform, has launched to challenge false and misleading narratives around caste, Hinduism, and race in contemporary society. These narratives have left South Asians and other minority communities vulnerable to attacks and threatened their stability in civil society, including in the workplace.

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  • Caste Files, a new online media and educational platform, has launched to combat false and misleading narratives around caste, Hinduism, and race in contemporary society.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Caste Files, a new online media and educational platform, has launched to challenge false and misleading narratives around caste, Hinduism, and race in contemporary society.
  • "Caste Files is a platform that seeks to debunk the false narratives around caste that have been perpetuated by the mainstream media,– said Caste Files Founder Richa Gautam.
  • "Caste Files was launched to fight back the false and misleading narratives around caste, Hinduism, and race in contemporary society.

New Jersey Hindu Americans Condemn and Demand Rescission of Hateful Resolution by Teaneck Democrats

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The resolution has outraged Hindu Americans who see this as a vicious, false, and provocative act by Democratic Party activists in Teaneck to demonize the entire Hindu community, their activities, their beliefs, and their political participation in New Jersey.

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  • The resolution has outraged Hindu Americans who see this as a vicious, false, and provocative act by Democratic Party activists in Teaneck to demonize the entire Hindu community, their activities, their beliefs, and their political participation in New Jersey.
  • The Hindu American community, considered by many to be a model minority community, has recently experienced numerous instances of hate crimes, including against many Hindu temples in the New Jersey area.
  • Rawal was 7-years-old when the "Dot Busters" announced their campaign in 1987 to eradicate Hindus from New Jersey.
  • New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal, in a strongly worded statement of support for the Hindu American community condemned the resolution and called for its immediate rescission.

Statewide CARE Service Announced to Support Mental and Emotional Well-Being of Ohio's Healthcare Workforce

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A free, anonymous service is being made available to help healthcare workers throughout Ohio screen for mental and emotional health issues and, if needed, connect with licensed mental health professionals and resources. The Well-Being CARE Service is powered by the Ohio State Medical Association Foundation.

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  • With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the Well-Being CARE Service aims to help healthcare professionals normalize the conversation about mental health, and feel empowered to take action in finding the mental and emotional supports they need.
  • The Well-Being CARE Service is designed to help clinicians receive as much support as they need, when they need it.
  • By logging in to WellBeingCARE.org, healthcare professionals can:
    OSMA is partnering with organizations throughout the state that employ, represent or communicate with healthcare professionals to help spread the word about the importance of healthcare mental health and the Well-Being CARE Service.
  • The Well-Being CARE service is free and confidential and available to all Ohio-licensed healthcare professionals, including students enrolled in healthcare training programs.

Inclusion of caste in Cal State non-discrimination policy will illegally single-out Indian and South Asians: Concerned faculty tell Board of Trustees

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Friday, January 21, 2022

Since adding caste as a specific and separate protected category would apply only to faculty of Indian and South Asian descent, the faculty letter stated that the new policy would unfairly target a minority community for policing and disparate treatment.

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  • Since adding caste as a specific and separate protected category would apply only to faculty of Indian and South Asian descent, the faculty letter stated that the new policy would unfairly target a minority community for policing and disparate treatment.
  • There are more than 600 Cal State faculty of Indian and South Asian origin who would be rendered vulnerable should the collective bargaining agreement be passed as currently written.
  • The faculty members expressed deep concern that, as written, the caste policy would specifically deny Hindu, Indian and South Asian faculty equal protection and due process.
  • "We've been working closely with concerned faculty since we were approached in December of last year.

Savoy Foundation Hosts 17th Annual 2021 Savoy History Presentation on Jewelry in the Royal Courts of Europe with H.R.H. Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --On November 4, 2021, The American Foundation of Savoy Orders (Savoy Foundation) held its 17th Annual Savoy History Series Presentation, Reception and Dinner.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --On November 4, 2021, The American Foundation of Savoy Orders (Savoy Foundation) held its 17th Annual Savoy History Series Presentation, Reception and Dinner.
  • This year's 2021 presentation was more meaningful since the Savoy History Series missed gatherings in 2019 and 2020.
  • The standing room only crowd experienced one of the liveliest and most exciting events in the history of the Savoy History Series .
  • Savoy History Series is a program of the Savoy Foundation

From Cities to States to the Congress, the US Celebrates Hindu Heritage Month

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Hence, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) along with several US-based Hindu organizations are celebrating October as Hindu Heritage Month.

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  • Hence, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) along with several US-based Hindu organizations are celebrating October as Hindu Heritage Month.
  • Hindus celebrate this month in any and all of these forms that uniquely identify with the Hindu community, through religious, spiritual, and cultural programs, conferences, and educational events.
  • A Hindu leader, Mrs. Bindu Patel, thanked the City of Irving, Texas, for appreciating the Hindu community and supporting the Hindu Heritage Month activities.
  • Hence, it is expected that the Hindu Heritage Month will be extended by a few more weeks in its celebrations and spirit of giving.

Savoy Foundation's History Series Returns November 4, 2021 with HRH Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia's Presentation on the Saga of Epic Royal Jewels of European Monarchies

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The presentation's main title is: "The Power of Gems Across European Royal Courts and The Fabled Jewels of the Savoy Queens of Italy: The Fascinating Reminiscences of H.R.H.

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  • The presentation's main title is: "The Power of Gems Across European Royal Courts and The Fabled Jewels of the Savoy Queens of Italy: The Fascinating Reminiscences of H.R.H.
  • Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia and The Inspiration of Ancestral Gems on Jewels of His Own Design."
  • Caroline Weber, author, fashion historian and a scholar of French literature, history and culture is the moderator.
  • The Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization in Roster Consultative Statues with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

Hindu American Foundation Announces Launch Of "I Am Hindu American" Campaign

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Hindu American Foundation launched a new campaign I Am Hindu American to improve awareness of the Hindu religion and Hindu Americans.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Hindu American Foundation launched a new campaign I Am Hindu American to improve awareness of the Hindu religion and Hindu Americans.
  • "The goal of the 'I Am Hindu American' campaign is to drive online conversation by putting a face on the Hindu American community.
  • Another goal of the "I Am Hindu American" campaign is to educate about Hinduism during a period where the country has seen a rise in religious intolerance.
  • The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) is a non-profit advocacy organization for the Hindu American community.