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SikhCo Responds to Colbert’s “Terrorist Midget” Image

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Harjot

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 →

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Slideshow & Video: NYC Youth Demand an End to Bigotry in Schools

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Narinder

Yesterday was an inspiring day. A bus load of Sikh youth came to lower Manhattan from Richmond Hill, Queens to send a clear message to the NYC Department of Education (DOE) and Mayor: End bias-based harassment in schools. At a … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes: Prepping for 6/30 Youth Rally & Press Conference

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Narinder

This Tuesday will mark the one year anniversary of the historic march and rally for Sikh youth in Richmond Hill, New York on June 30, 2008.  Last year, the Sikh community and our allies took to the streets after two … Continue reading →

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