The Sikh Coalition Newsletter

Justice for All - The Weekly Newsletter
Jeth 11, Nanakshahi Samvat 534
May 24, 2002
Volume 9

On May 14, 2002, The Sikh Coalition honored champions of tolerance and respect within government, the media and NGO community at its first annual awards banquet hosted by Sikh American Association in Washington DC.

Senator Richard Durbin, Congressmen Mike Honda and Christopher Shays and James Zogby of Arab American Institute delivered Keynote addresses. The Sikh Coalition presented awards in six categories.

Outstanding Leadership Award
Senator Richard Durbin
Congressman Mike Honda
Congressman Christopher Shays
Norman Mineta – Secretary, Department of Transportation

Dedication to Service Award
Earnest Bayner & Susie Ahn - Office of Congressman Mike Honda,
Natacha Blain – Chief Counsel, Senator Richard Durbin
Len Wolfsen – Office of Congressman Christopher Shays
Blane Workie – Department of Transportation

Excellence in Journalism Award
Deborah Barfield – Newsday
Deborah Kong – Associated Press News

Community Outreach Award
Paul Igasaki – Vice Chairman, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Karen Narasaki – NAPALC

Spirit of Fellowship Award
Deepa Iyer – Department of Justice
James Zogby of Arab American Institute

Service to Humanity Award
Dr. Navinderdeep Singh Nijher

Sikhe.com, a prominent Sikh online daily covered the event at
http://www.sikhe.com/gsdno/articles/news/2002/may/05252002_sikhcoalition_banquet.htm

REGISTER TODAY FOR SIKH NETWORK GURMAT RETREAT FROM JUNE 13 TO 16
The theme of this summer's retreat is built around Internal and External Challenges facing the Sikh Panth. There will be a number of informative, yet fun, interactive and discussion-oriented workshops including morning and evening divaans. You are encouraged to bring your skills and share them with others. The retreat will take place at Lohgarh Campsite in Chambersburg, PA from June 13th (9PM) to June 16th (2PM), 2002. Individuals ages 18 and up can register by going to http://www.sikh.org/snet

CHICAGO EVENT: RALLY AGAINST INJUSTICE IN INDIA ON JUNE 8
The interfaith rally, sponsored by the Sikh Religious Society of Chicago, will be held on June 8, 2002 at Grant Park in downtown Chicago. This rally will commemorate all innocent people who have suffered injustice in India. The rally will feature speakers from the Sikh, Muslim, Christian, and Dalit communities, followed by a reading of testimonies and a prayer vigil. The program will conclude with an interfaith prayer and a community meal. For more information please email chicagorally@sikhcoalition.org or visit http://www.sikhcoalition.org/chicagorally

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