Sikhism

78 Indian / Allied American organizations and Gurudwaras in US send a coalition letter to US President Biden to send a strong message to India on Human Rights violation at India's farmers protest

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Monday, February 8, 2021
Politics of Punjab, India, Punjab, India, AMRITSAR, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sikhism, Punjabi people

In a letter addressed to US President Joe Biden, the organizations have detailed how the Modi Government has disregarded farmers who are directly affected by three farm laws that were recently passed in India.

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  • In a letter addressed to US President Joe Biden, the organizations have detailed how the Modi Government has disregarded farmers who are directly affected by three farm laws that were recently passed in India.
  • Many organizations working in the civic space, interfaith and human rights aspects have joined in this call.
  • It also calls upon President Biden to urge the Indian government to immediately stop violence on protesters and consider their demands.
  • Contact info: Bhupindar Singh, Representative to US Government and UN, Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) America, Email: [email protected] , Cell: +1 646 286 1704

SIKH POPULATION RECOGNIZED IN 2020 U.S. CENSUS

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Friday, March 13, 2020
Religion, Religious identity, Sikhs, Ethnicity, Articles, Sikhism

Why is participating in the 2020 Census now more important to Sikhs living in the United States, than ever before?

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  • Why is participating in the 2020 Census now more important to Sikhs living in the United States, than ever before?
  • Before 2020, the representation of Sikhs in America has not been correctly represented through census information gathering.
  • For the first time in United States history the US Census will include Sikh as a population group within the Asian racial category.
  • Please feel free to visit the UNITED SIKHS website for continuous and up-to-date information on the 2020 Census.

AIR FORCE UPDATES ITS DRESS CODE POLICY FOR EXCEPTIONS TO INCLUDE TURBANS, BEARDS AND HIJABS

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Friday, February 21, 2020
Religion, Punjab, Indian religions, Theism, Sikhism, Panentheism, Sikhs, Guru Nanak

This is a great step forward, said Jasmit Singh, UNITED SIKHS Legal Advocacy Director.

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  • This is a great step forward, said Jasmit Singh, UNITED SIKHS Legal Advocacy Director.
  • Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak almost 551 years ago and number more than 30 million in the world.
  • This will also push forward as a step on behalf of the Sikhs to be able to serve in the armed forces without exceptions.
  • For any discrimination and other policy matters impacting your religious freedom, feel free to write to our legal team at [email protected].

Celebrating 'Oneness: A Light for Humanity' on the 550th Anniversary of Guru Nanak at NJAPC on Nov 23

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Thursday, November 21, 2019
Religion, Punjab, Indian religions, Guru Nanak Dev, Sikhism in Pakistan, Guru Nanak, Sikhism, Sikhs, Nankana Sahib, Outline of Sikhism, Bhai Mardana

More than 3,000 guests are expected to attend the event to celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji's teachings of "Oneness"equality of all races, genders, and religionsthat form the very foundation of the Sikh faith.

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  • More than 3,000 guests are expected to attend the event to celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji's teachings of "Oneness"equality of all races, genders, and religionsthat form the very foundation of the Sikh faith.
  • Through various performances by renowned artists and an Interfaith Panel Discussion, the event will showcase how Guru Nanak's teachings on love, peace, equality, and universal brotherhood have transcended the centuries.
  • Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 in Talwandi, Punjab (now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan).
  • Nirinjan Kaur , Shivpreet Singh , Jasvir Kaur Rababan, along with sand artist Lawrence Koh and painter Vilas Nayak and Karamjeet Singh among others.

UNITED SIKHS RELEASE TIMELINE OF ATTACKS AGAINST SIKHS ACROSS AMERICA SINCE SEPT. 11, 2001

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
Religion, Articles, Humans, Religious identity, Sikhs, Sikhism, Hate crime, Dalit

A general unfamiliarity with Sikhi among law enforcement figures, particularly at the local level, also contributes to incidents going unreported.

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  • A general unfamiliarity with Sikhi among law enforcement figures, particularly at the local level, also contributes to incidents going unreported.
  • To report hate crimes or incidents of bias or discrimination, contact the UNITED SIKHS helpline at1-888-243-1690 or visitour online reporting form for legalassistance.
  • UNITED SIKHS can take cases in any part of the world.For the latest information on our international civil and human rightsadvocacy, please follow UNITED SIKHS on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
  • of Public Information UNITED SIKHS is a global humanitarian charity that advocates for civil and human rights across 10chapters.

UNITED SIKHS ASSIST ELDER BRUTALLY BEATEN IN SUSPECTED HATE CRIME

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Sikhism in the United States, Religion, Religious identity, Sikhs, Ethnicity, Massacres of Sikhs, Dalit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Sikhism, Khalistan movement, Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting

Immediately following the report, UNITED SIKHS notified local authorities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI).

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  • Immediately following the report, UNITED SIKHS notified local authorities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI).
  • "We will ensure justice is served," said UNITED SIKHS Trustee Sarndeep Singh,whovisited Mr. Singh and hisfamily at thehospital.
  • Civil and human rights violations may reported to UNITED SIKHS via their online incident form: https://unitedsikhs.org/report-hate-bias-crime-incident/ .
  • of Public Information UNITED SIKHS is a global humanitarian charity that advocates for civil and human rights across 10chapters.

National Sikh Campaign Partners with Comedic Powerhouse Funny Or Die for "Diversity Day," the First Faith-Based Digital Short

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
Religion, Clothing, Articles, Dastar, Turbans, Sikhism in the United States, Sikhism, Sikhs

Their interactions hilariously reveal facts about the Sikh faith and beliefs in a funny and relatable way.

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  • Their interactions hilariously reveal facts about the Sikh faith and beliefs in a funny and relatable way.
  • Many Sikh Americans experience harassment and it's worse for turbaned Sikh children -- over 67% of them face bullying which is more than double the national rate.
  • The holiday is a historic turning point in defining what the Sikh turban represents," said Gurwin Singh Ahuja, Co-Founder and Advisor of the National Sikh Campaign and We Are Sikhs.
  • Working together with the phenomenal team at Funny Or Die has been a hilarious adventure in helping eliminate ignorance through educating America's youth."