My Mai Bhago Inspiration : Vivek Singh
My son, Viraat Singh, said: “I now recognise myself as the son of the King of Kings, Dasmesh Pita Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and I made so many new friends, it was the most satisfying weekend for me. I look…
A letter from the director of UNITED SIKHS
Queens, New York: With the shooting of another Sikh on March 3, 2017, in Kent, Washington, USA, we see that the events of 9/11 have historical impact. This impact is still becoming evident today and is felt in the vengeance attacks…
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Recent Victim of 9/11 Retaliation and Violence is Again A Sikh
Queens, New York: With the shooting of another Sikh on March 4, 2017, in Kent, Washington, USA, we see that the events of 9/11 have historical impact. This impact is still becoming evident today and is felt in the vengeance attacks…
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Sikhs Combat a “Climate of Fear” with Food
Norwich, Connecticut: Since 9/11, Sikhs have unfairly become targets of religious-based attacks. Hate crime reports from previous years have shown a troubling trend towards hate-motivated violence against Sikhs mistaken for Muslims. Many Sikhs are now living in fear that the…
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UNITED SIKHS Launches 2017 Civil Rights Survey
Please click here for 2017 Civil Rights Survey. In 2016, the Sikh community saw progress on some of the issues UNITED SIKHS has been advocating for since its incorporation as a civil and human rights advocacy, not-for-profit organization in 1999. Sikh cultural…
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ALERT To Gurudwaras – Be Vigilant
New York – While the UNITED SIKHS is unaware of any threats made against Gurdwaras in the United States, we are urging worshippers across the nation to be on high alert. “Given the current climate of our country, and other…
How We Fight Hate: Paying Homage to Dr. King
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As our country celebrates and honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,…
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New NYPD Turban and Beard Rule Opens Employement Opportunities for Sikhs
Sikh NYPD Police Officers with Police Commissioner James O’Neil NEW YORK: On Wednesday, December 28, 2016, the New York City Police Department Commissioner, James O’Neill, announced that in order to continue to make the NYPD as diverse as possible, NYPD would…
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UNITED SIKHS & Partners Team up to address the Physical Health of Minority Communities
UNITED SIKHS & Partners Team up to address the Physical Health of Minority Communities “Your health is your greatest wealth.” This is a core belief of the UNITED SIKHS and is reflected in many of our ongoing programs and initiatives.…
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The Time Is NOW – Act to Ensure Justice Prevails
Dear Supporter, Now, more than ever, we have to fight for the civil and human rights of our people. Since the November election, safety has become an increasing concern for many of our families. Our safety and religious preferences are…
