Anti-Hindu sentiment

Hindu Americans, Researchers and Lawmakers Discuss Rising Hinduphobia in CoHNA Event at Capitol Hill

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2023) - The 2nd National Hindu Advocacy Day on the Hill, a historic event organized by the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) at the US Capitol, saw lawmakers, community leaders, delegates, and researchers coming together in a packed room, to discuss the concerns Hindus living in the US face.

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  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2023) - The 2nd National Hindu Advocacy Day on the Hill, a historic event organized by the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) at the US Capitol, saw lawmakers, community leaders, delegates, and researchers coming together in a packed room, to discuss the concerns Hindus living in the US face.
  • More than 21 lawmakers (congressional reps and staffers) attended the July 11th events, which centered on Hinduphobia.
  • To view the full announcement, including downloadable images, bios, and more, click here .
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Georgia State Legislature Passes the First Ever County Resolution Condemning Hinduphobia and Anti-Hindu Hate

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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Atlanta, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 31, 2023) - History was made in Georgia as well as in the United States, when a first ever County Resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu hate was passed in the Georgia legislature this week.

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  • Atlanta, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 31, 2023) - History was made in Georgia as well as in the United States, when a first ever County Resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu hate was passed in the Georgia legislature this week.
  • The Resolution was directed by Rep. Lauren McDonald and Rep. Todd Jones from Forsyth County in the suburbs of Atlanta and home to one of the largest Hindu and Indian American diaspora communities in Georgia.
  • The county delegation drew attention to the rising Hinduphobia across the nation and called for an end to such hatred.
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Hindu Organizations Demand Seattle City Council Reject Racist Caste Ordinance

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HinduPACT, the Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference (HMEC), prominent Hindu organizations and over 200 concerned Hindus are calling on the Seattle City Council to Reject CB 120511.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HinduPACT, the Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference (HMEC), prominent Hindu organizations and over 200 concerned Hindus are calling on the Seattle City Council to Reject CB 120511.
  • Deepak Tickoo, HinduPACT Seattle said, "As a concerned Hindu from the Seattle area, I am concerned about the effect this ordinance will have on Hindus working and living in my community.
  • "This ordinance is driven by hatred against Hindus," said Tejal Shah, Convenor of the Hindu Mandir Executives' Conference (HMEC) and Jt.
  • Deepti Mahajan, Executive Director of CHINGARI said, "Seattle city council will be rubbing salt on age old wounds of the Hindu community because caste has been imposed and shaped by centuries of colonial rule and exploitation.

City of Manteca, CA - the Latest Target for anti-Hindu Propaganda

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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ROCKAWAY, N.J., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a report released in July 2022, researchers at Rutgers University concluded that Hinduphobia has a strong and growing online presence and has been increasing in recent yearsi. Ironically, around the same time, the City of Manteca, in a last-minute special meeting, voted to rescind the proclamation awarded to Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh on the occasion of "Health for Humanity - Yogathon 2022". 

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  • This Hinduphobic action by the City has caused angst and fear amongthe Hindu Americans who live in and around the City.
  • Regardless of HSS volunteers' selflesswork within the society, the City of Manteca, California, chose to revisitthe proclamation given to HSS in January 2022.
  • Neither the Mayor's office nor the City Council formally notifiedHSS despite keeping the HSS on their public discussion agenda.
  • Ignoring the local volunteers' request and without due diligence, the City of Manteca rescinded the proclamation.

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

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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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.

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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.