Queens, New York – Court is in session this week for the Sikh schoolboy whose hair was forcibly cut at the hands of a classmate in May 2007. The defendant, Umair Ahmed, 17, has been indicted on a total of nine…

Sikhs Encouraged to Counter Discrimination at the Workplace Dallas, TX: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) visited Dallas’ Gurdwara Singh Sabha Sunday, January 27th, in an effort to educate the Sikh community about employment discrimination, and to provide strategies to prevent,…

New York, NY – UNITED SIKHS extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Congressman Tom Lantos, a celebrated champion of the environment and human rights, who passed away on Monday after an illness. “Congressman Lantos was…

Join Our Initiative to Protect Your Rights Are You Facing Religious Discrimination Involving ID Photos? Seattle, WA, USA – Imagine attempting to obtain or renew your driver’s license and being asked to remove or lift your turban to expose your hairline.…

Are You Facing Religious Discrimination Involving ID Photos? Seattle, WA, USA – Imagine attempting to obtain or renew your driver’s license and being asked to remove or lift your turban to expose your hairline. You refuse, stating, “This is my…