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Last Friday, I was invited by the organization Teaching Matters to participate as an “expert” community activist in their annual Civil Rights Student Summit in downtown Manhattan. I was looking forward to the opportunity to work with such young students … Continue reading
You may be surprised by who said this last week at a hearing of the Oregon House Education Committee (brace yourself): “About every other year a new private school opens in Oregon,” GUESS WHO testified. Christian parents “have created those … Continue reading
Posted in Legal, Legislative Advocacy
Tagged civil rights, Discrimination, Oregon, Sikh
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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
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This week, Representative Luis Gutierrez introduced a bill entitled “CIR A.S.A.P.” which lays out many real solutions that would get us closer to comprehensive immigration reform (CIR). As previously discussed, The Sikh Coalition fully supports comprehensive immigration reform. This issue … Continue reading
Today is the 92nd birthday of the late Fannie Lou Hamer, one of the great leaders of the African American civil rights and freedom movement in the United States. Many of the rights we benefit from today are a direct … Continue reading
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Tagged civil rights, equality, fannie lou hamer, social justice, voting rights
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On Saturday August 8th, the Sikh coalition held it’s first-ever gala. The glamorous night was held in Gotham Hall. Music, comedy and awards helped to celebrate the Sikh community’s forward progress. The night also showcased the Sikh Coalition’s work to … Continue reading
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