Archives
Popular Tags
AAPI AB 504 Activism Advocacy army Army Campaign Army campaign; Washington D.C. bias-based harassment bullying California civil rights colbert Community Organizing Discrimination Education El Sobrante Gurdwara Fremont Gurdwara human rights immigrant rights immigration reform interfaith Kirpan Legislation military NYC department of education Oregon Profiling racial profiling rally schools Sikh sikh army military sikhs sikh coalition sikh coalition army campaign capitol hill lobbying military discrimination sikh coalition immigrant rights immigration reform interfaith social justice Sikhism Sikh Right to Serve sikhs sikh youth turban dastaar social justice TSA us army washington d.c. Western Region youth activism
Category Archives: Communications
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
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 in Communications, Community Organizing, Legal, Western Region
Leave a comment
Visual view of all the major news and activities happening involving Oak Creek and the tragic Gurdwara shootings. Live News and Media Gallery .rebelmouse-embed { overflow-y:hidden;-ms-overflow-y: hidden;padding:0;magin:0;min-height:1500px; }iframe::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
Posted in Communications
Leave a comment
When approached to write about my personal experiences with the Sikh Coalition, I was quick to accept the task. It’s pretty simple really: Girl subscribes to the Sikh Coalition e-newsletter. E-newsletter informs Girl of film contest. Girl whimsically enters contest. … Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Development, Education, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
~ By Sally Hartman, Sikh Coalition Legal Fellow As my legal internship with the Sikh Coalition comes to a close, I have begun to reflect on my experience over the course of the past three months. I feel fortunate that my … Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Development, Legal
Tagged Advocacy, Blog, Legal, Puran Singh Bajwa, Sikh, sikh coalition
1 Comment
On January 6, 2010, Sikhs made an appearance on Stephen’s Colbert’s popular daily news spoof, the Colbert Report. Unfortunately, it was not in a good light. In fact, the segment showed a man wearing a beard and full patka while … Continue reading
Posted in Communications
Tagged bias-based harassment, civil rights, colbert, media, schools, Sikh, sikh coalition, sikh youth turban dastaar, Sikhism, youth activism
Leave a comment
In the aftermath of the Fort Hood tragedy last week, several Sikh organizations (including the Coalition) sent out a joint email warning Sikhs to be alert of possible backlash against our community. The name of the shooter who killed 13 … Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Education
Leave a comment
As many of you have already heard, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger last week vetoed a proposed law pertaining to Sikhs and Sikh articles of faith, including the kirpan. In the aftermath of the announcement, there has been some confusion about … Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Legislative Advocacy, Western Region
Tagged California, Education, Sikh, sikhs, Western Region
Leave a comment
Over the past few weeks, the Coalition has received varied requests for our involvement with Census 2010 efforts across the United States. Next year’s census count promises to be one of the largest mobilizing events of this administration. But the … Continue reading
