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Reflections five years after the Oak Creek (Wisconsin, USA) Gurdwara shootings

On the morning of 5 August 2012, Sikh community members in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, gathered at their local gurdwara for their regular Sunday Diwan. As worshippers arrived, a gunman — later discovered to have white supremacist ties — opened fire.

Oak Creek’s Resilience Inspires A Nation Five Years Later

Five years ago today, a neo-Nazi gunman took the lives of six Sikh Americans and permanently injured several more at a gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

USA: Sikhs Hold Richmond Day Service In Memory Of Oak Creek Massacre Victims

As per the local media report the Sikhs of Richmond invited and tried to reach the collective community to join them on Saturday in an act of service

Sikhism Included in Tennessee (USA) Classrooms

It is learnt that last week, the Tennessee State Board of Education voted to approve new social studies standards, which for the first time ever include Sikhism.

The Black Prince Movie screening gets splendid response in Connecticut (USA)

A special screening of the movie "Black Prince" was organised by USA based Sikh Sewak Society International USA in Hartford Spotlight Theatre

Maryland (USA): 22nd Annual Sikh Youth Gurmat Camp from 29 July to Aug. 5

Guru Harkrishan Institute of Sikh Studies (GHISS) announced to hold 22nd Annual Sikh Youth Gurmat Camp in Maryland from July 29 - August 5, 2017.

Initial Setback for Punjab Police in Sedition case against Sikhs For Justice Activists

In a setback for Capt. Amarinder Government and Punjab police, a Mohali court on July 7 denied police remand of Gurpreet Singh who was framed by the police in this case.

Sikhs For Jusitce Legal Advisor, 4 others books by Punjab police under sedition at Capt. Amarinder’s directions

Capt. Amarinder Singh has hit back at US based Sikh advocacy group called Sikhs For Justice by filing a case against SJF legal advisor and four others.

Pro-freedom Sikh groups paid tributes to Khalistani icon Dr Gurmeet Singh Aulakh

Pro-freedom groups paid their respect and tribute to the staunch protagonist of Khalistan struggle, Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, at Gurdwara Singh Sabha Fairfax, VA in USA.

Empowering Sikhs in Kentucky (USA): Sikh Coalition

From gurdwara security to youth empowerment, the Sikh Coalition is focused on promoting the resilience of the Sikh American community.

More than half of Hate Crimes in USA go unreported: Report

Washington: The majority of hate crimes experienced by US residents over a 12-year period were not reported to the police, according to a new federal report released on Thursday that stoked advocates’ concerns about ongoing tensions between law enforcement and black and Latino communities. More than half of the 2,50,000 hate crimes that took place […]

Sikh high school student demolishes Gandhi myth, wins US oratory tournament

Valley High School junior JJ Kapur was named the 2017 Original Oratory Champion at the Tournament of Champions, said to be the most prestigious high school speech and debate competition in the US.

US: Man’s racist Snapchat pics of Sikh passenger triggers outrage

As per media reports a Snapchat user on board a US-bound flight has been slammed as racist for sharing images of a Sikh man he labelled a "terrorist".

City Of Norwich Becomes First City In USA To Recognize Gurmikhi, Puts Up Sign Board Saying ‘Jee Aea Nuu’ At City’s Entrence

The city of Norwich in New London county has become first city in America to recognise Punjabi Gurumukhi language of the Sikhs.

Sikhs in USA to Observe Oak Creek Shooting Anniversary as ‘Day Of Sewa’

As per the press release issued by America based Sikh body the Sikh Coalition the incidence of Wisconsin Shooting which took place on August 5th 2012

Maryland Police Apprehends Sikh Youth For Wearing Kirpan In Public

As per the media reports emanating from USA a Sikh youth name Harpreet Singh a local residence of Baltimore city in the state of Maryland was

June 1984 Ghallughara Remembrance March and Sikh Sovereignty Rally San Francisco (SPECIAL VIDEO)

California Sikh community commemorated the martyrdom of Guru Arjan the fifth Sikh Guru and the 33rd anniversary of the Indian government’s attack on Darbar Sahib in Amritsar in 1984.

June 1984 Ghallughara & Shaheedi Gurpurab: Thousands of Sikhs participate in Sikh Freedom March in San Francisco

California Sikh community commemorated the martyrdom of Guru Arjan the fifth Sikh Guru and the 33rd anniversary of the Indian government’s attack on Darbar Sahib in Amritsar in 1984.

Concerned Over Rising Hate Crimes Sikh Body To Hold ‘Summit’ In Washington Next Month

As per the media reports in the wake of increasing incidents of hate crimes against the Sikhs in the US, United Sikhs will hold a 'Sikh Summit' t

Over 10,000 Sikhs Expected to Attend Ghallughara Memorial Parade in San Francisco

Over 10,000 Sikhs Expected to Attend June 1984 Sikh Genocide (Ghallughara) Memorial Parade in San Francisco next week

Punjab Govt. Says: No Summons Received or Effected by Sikhs For Justice to Punjab CM Capt. Amarinder

Punjab government maintains that the Punjab CM Amarinder Singh has not received any summons by the Sikhs for Justice Forum (SJF).

Caste Atrocities and Persecution of India’s Religious Minorities Highlighted during Seminar

When the Rev. Dr. James Mariner of Trinity Anglican Church welcomed Indian human rights advocate Dr. Manisha Bangar to speak on Saturday, he admonished the congregation: “We should understand the religious persecution of any community is an important issue, and one we should not take lightly.”

USA: Two sentenced to 3 years in jail for assaulting California Sikh Man

Two men were found guilty on felony assault and hate crime charges and sentenced to a three-year term in California state prison on Thursday (May 18) for the brutal attack against Maan Singh Khalsa.

Sikh Voice Speaks Out At U.S. Senate Hate Crime Hearing

On May 02, 2017, Dr. Prabhjot Singh – a Sikh American who has experienced hate violence firsthand – testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the urgent need to address hate crimes in the United States.

U. S. Census Bureau Should Allow Sikhs to Self-Identify in 2020: United Sikhs

On April 30, 2017, United Sikhs responded to the Census Bureau's request for comments on its recent proposed rule amendments and stated that there should be a distinct "Sikh" category represented.

FIBA Lifts Ban on Religious Headwear, including Sikh Dastar

In a game-changing move, FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, unanimously approved a new rule Thursday that will lift its ban on observant Sikhs and others wearing religious head coverings.

American Sikhs Encourage U.S. Census Bureau to Include Sikhs in 2020 Census

A national coalition of American Sikhs and Sikh organizations are advocating to have “Sikh” formally recognized as a separate ethnic category in the 2020 U.S. Census.

Massive Sikh gathering in New York demands separation of Punjab from India: Sikhs For Justice

More than 50,000 men Sikh men and women -- many of them carrying Khalistan banners -- paraded in rain-swept New York City on Saturday to reaffirm their demand for a sovereign Sikh state.

Sacramento Sikhs Share Concerns of Discrimination in India with Congressman McClintock

Sacramento-area Sikhs may call America home, but they are looking for help from Washington to fight discrimination overseas.

US State Of Indiana Lauds Sikhs Contribution To US, Passes Resolution To Mark The Move

As per the media reports available the US state of Indiana has passed a resolution recognizing Sikhs’ “significant contributions” to America.

Turban Day: New York’s Times Square soaks in Sikh culture

The iconic Times Square was soaked in the colours and tradition of the Sikh culture on the Turban (Dastar) day organised by Sikhs of New York.

#WeAreSikhs: National Sikh Campaign to spread awareness on Sikhi in USA

A Sikh activist group called National Sikh Campaign (NSC) has reportedly launched a campaign to spread awareness about Sikhs and Sikhi in the United States of America (USA) amidst a spike in hate crimes against Sikhs in USA.

Sikhs of Connecticut Running Vaisakhi Campaign to aware fellow Americans about Sikhs

Vaisakhi campaign was run by "Sikh Sewak Society International" all over CT mainly focused in Norwich, Montiville, Lisbon and Newlondon County area in which they rented bus shelters locations by Lamar Company to educate fellow Americans about Sikhism and Vasakhi.

US Congress Recognises Vaisakhi as day of Khalsa creation

US House of Representatives has recognised Vaisakhi (ਵਿਸਾਖੀ) as the day of the creation of Khalsa in 1699, during the 115th Congress’ first session.

Norwich City in Connecticut became first one to declared April 14th as National Sikh Day

Vaisakhi for Sikhs which is celebrated all over the world on April 14th according to Mool Nanakshai Calender has been recognised by City of Norwich,Connecticut USA as "National Sikh Day".

Sikh doctor gets death threats in Indiana (USA)

A Sikh doctor in the US has received death threats from an anonymous caller in Indiana, amid a series of hate crime incidents in which people having their origins in Indian subcontinent have been targeted.

USA: Sikh Coalition Invites Applications for Sixth Sikh Advocate Academy

Sikh Coalition continues to seek applications for its sixth Sikh Advocate Academy, its signature grassroots advocacy training program.

Hate crimes against Sikh Americans must stop: American Sikh Council

The American Sikh Council has expressed concerns over the shooting of a 39 year old Sikh American man in the East Hill section of Kent, Washington.

Hate Crime: Sikh Man Shot Near Seattle in USA

A Sikh man (who has chosen to remain anonymous) was shot and injured late Friday in Kent, Washington.

US Sikhs Combat a “Climate of Fear” with Food

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.
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