Sikhs in United States

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIBA Lifts Ban on Religious Headwear, including Sikh Dastar

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

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

Sacramento Sikhs Share Concerns of Discrimination in India with Congressman McClintock

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

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

Vaisakhi Campaign Reaches 9 Million in USA: Sikh Coalition

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

US Congress Recognises Vaisakhi as day of Khalsa creation

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

Sikh doctor gets death threats in Indiana (USA)

USA: Sikh Coalition Invites Applications for Sixth Sikh Advocate Academy

Hate crimes against Sikh Americans must stop: American Sikh Council

Hate Crime: Sikh Man Shot Near Seattle in USA

US Sikhs Combat a “Climate of Fear” with Food

USA: Sikh Coalition Issues Advisory on Protection of Gurdwaras

New Book on Komagatamaru Tragedy to be released in Milpitas and Stockton (USA)

Sikh Gurdwara Sahibs Open Their Doors To Oroville Dam Evacuees in Northern California (USA)

United Sikhs Connecticut Chapter Started in Norwich (USA)

Video of thought-provoking speech by Sikh Civil Rights Activist Valarie Kaur goes viral

Saka Nakodar: Fremont Gurdwara Sahib to Mark the Memory of the Sikh Martyrs on Feb. 05

US based Sikh body Launches 2017 Civil Rights Survey

United Sikhs Issues Alert to North America Gurdwara Sahibs

Saka Nakodar: Portraits of Sikh Martyrs Installed at Stockton Gurdwara Sahib in USA

USA: New NYPD Turban and Beard Rule Opens Employment Opportunities for Sikhs

USA: Sikh Officers Allowed to Wear Dastar on Duty in New York Police Department (NYDP

Connecticut Sikh gets FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award

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Sikhs in United States

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

July 2, 2017

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

June 30, 2017

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

June 30, 2017

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

June 27, 2017

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

June 26, 2017

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".

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

June 12, 2017

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

June 12, 2017

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.

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

June 5, 2017

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

June 5, 2017

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

May 26, 2017

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

May 19, 2017

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

May 7, 2017

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

May 6, 2017

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

May 5, 2017

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

April 30, 2017

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

April 25, 2017

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

April 25, 2017

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

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

April 17, 2017

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

April 16, 2017

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.

Vaisakhi Campaign Reaches 9 Million in USA: Sikh Coalition

April 15, 2017

50 bipartisan Members of Congress joined the Sikh Coalition to celebrate Vaisakhi by sharing over 60 social media posts that reached a potential nine million Americans.

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

April 11, 2017

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

April 7, 2017

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

April 5, 2017

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)

March 31, 2017

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

March 30, 2017

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

March 6, 2017

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

March 5, 2017

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

February 24, 2017

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.

USA: Sikh Coalition Issues Advisory on Protection of Gurdwaras

February 24, 2017

In recent months, we have witnessed an increase in hate crimes against Sikh, Muslim, and Jewish communities across the United States.

New Book on Komagatamaru Tragedy to be released in Milpitas and Stockton (USA)

February 18, 2017

A book on the tragedy of Komagatamaru will be released in Milpitas and Stockton in USA on 19 February and 26 February respectively.

Sikh Gurdwara Sahibs Open Their Doors To Oroville Dam Evacuees in Northern California (USA)

February 13, 2017

More than 180,000 people in Northern California were ordered to evacuate late on Sunday due to erosion of the emergency spillway in the nation’s tallest dam. Several Sikh Gurdwaras in the area opened their doors to people in need of places to spend the night.

United Sikhs Connecticut Chapter Started in Norwich (USA)

February 13, 2017

Despite of the weather conditions "United Sikhs" Volunteers showed up to serve food in "Community Meal program" started by Lee Memorial Church in Norwich.

Video of thought-provoking speech by Sikh Civil Rights Activist Valarie Kaur goes viral

February 8, 2017

A poignant and thought-provoking speech by civil rights lawyer and Sikh activist Valarie Kaur is making waves online.

Saka Nakodar: Fremont Gurdwara Sahib to Mark the Memory of the Sikh Martyrs on Feb. 05

February 4, 2017

A convention in memory of four Sikh martyrs namely Bhai Ravinder Singh Littran, Bhai Harminder Singh Sham Chaluper, Bhai Baldhir Singh Fauji and Bhai Jhalman Singh Rajowal Gorcian, will be held at Fremont Gurdwara Sahib, in California, on February 5, 2017 at 10 am.

US based Sikh body Launches 2017 Civil Rights Survey

February 2, 2017

In the year 2016 the Sikh community saw progress on some of the issues the US based Sikh body called United Sikhs has been advocating civil

United Sikhs Issues Alert to North America Gurdwara Sahibs

February 1, 2017

United Sikhs, a US based NGO, has issued alert to Gurdwara Sahib in the Untied States to remain vigilant.

Saka Nakodar: Portraits of Sikh Martyrs Installed at Stockton Gurdwara Sahib in USA

January 10, 2017

On the 4’th February 1986, Sikh Student Federation (SSF) members gathered in Nakodar to collect the Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

USA: New NYPD Turban and Beard Rule Opens Employment Opportunities for Sikhs

January 1, 2017

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 allow Sikhs to wear beards up to one half inch in length, from only a few millimeters in past policies.

USA: Sikh Officers Allowed to Wear Dastar on Duty in New York Police Department (NYDP

December 29, 2016

In face of the latest amendments in the uniform policy of the New York Police Department (NYPD) Sikh officers will now be allowed to wear their turbans