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Posted on March 6, 2013 by Guest Blogger
On the night that American Idol contestant Gurpreet Singh Sarin was showcasing his musical talent and the Sikh faith to a national audience on television, we were educating members of our local community about Sikhs on Thursday, February 28, 2013. … Continue reading →
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Posted on February 28, 2013 by Guest Blogger
August 5, 2012 will always stand out as a day that shaped my work, my goals, and where I wanted to see my community in the future. Growing up in a post-9/11 world, I saw community members suffering terrible hate … Continue reading →
Posted on February 15, 2013 by Guest Blogger
On January 27, 2013, I attended the Fred Korematsu Day Heroes Celebration at Herbst Theatre in San Francisco. In an inspiring, powerful program, 17 heroes were recognized. Most were represented by their children, who were featured in videos throughout the … Continue reading →
Posted on December 10, 2012 by Guest Blogger
Today we mark Human Rights Day by concluding our three part series Lessons of History and a Responsibility to Never Forget. While Parts I and II covered the period up to 1995, Part III covers 1995 to the present day. … Continue reading →
Posted on October 5, 2012 by Guest Blogger
On the morning of August 6, 2012, the day after the Oak Creek shootings, I flew to Milwaukee, Wisconsin along with two of my co-workers. As an attorney, my primary goal during that week was to ensure that the legal, … Continue reading →
Posted on September 7, 2012 by Guest Blogger
Guest blogged by by Deepak Ahluwalia On August 28, 2012, the Sikh Center of San Antonio invited Daniel Mezza (South Central Texas/El Paso Regional Director for Senator Cornyn) and Yesenia Monsour (Regional Director for Senator Hutchison) to tour the local … Continue reading →
Posted on August 28, 2012 by Guest Blogger
Without fail, I am asked five times a week, “So, what type of law do you want to do.” And I have my standard reply – an uncomfortable chuckle followed by an even more uneasy “Oh, I’m not sure yet … Continue reading →
Posted on August 3, 2012 by Guest Blogger
There are numerous ways to define the community of which one is a member. As a non-Sikh coming to work for the Coalition, I can now say that I have expanded the identity of the community I belong to. Practicing law … Continue reading →
Posted on July 23, 2012 by Guest Blogger
The Sikh community has been present in the state of California for over 100 years, solidifying their place in the fabric of California’s rich history through their hard work and contributions. Like many minority groups, the Sikhs migrated to the … Continue reading →
Posted on July 9, 2012 by Guest Blogger
Growing up in a South Asian and Sikh household, I had many preconceived notions of who I was supposed to be and what I was supposed to do. My parents expected me to go to college then medical school, and … Continue reading →
