As Faiths Act Fellows at UNITED SIKHS, Hannah and I have had the privilege of witnessing clergy of different faiths organizing themselves to have a strong, united voice against injustice this year. Since New York City has been at the center of the country’s expression of discontent at the current financial and social situation of the 99%, it has been a particularly exciting place to be as a Faiths Act Fellow.
Watching clergy find their place in the fight for economic justice has been breathtaking, and has modeled for us the resources and wisdom that faith communities have to offer any social movement. The primary role of OccupyFaith has been to serve as a moral voice, condemning corruption and inequality and supporting the protesters and their cause. Continue reading ‘Clergy SolidariTEA for Economic Justice’ »
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 10, 2011
Statement by the President on the Anniversary of the Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
I send my best wishes to all those observing the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru. On this occasion, we are reminded of the fundamental principles of Sikhism, including the equality of all people, the sanctity of living an honest life, and the importance of service to our neighbors. I’m proud that during my presidency the White House hosted the first celebration of the birth of Guru Nanak, and our country is grateful for the extraordinary contributions that Sikh Americans have made to our nation. As Sikhs across America and around the world celebrate the life of Guru Nanak, all of us can draw inspiration from his message of equality, honesty, and helping those who are in need.
After graduating high school, I spent a year living in Jerusalem, the epicenter of many of the world’s religious conflicts. As a resident I was privy to the ways that misunderstanding and intolerance play out on a day-to-day level. From witnessing hateful graffiti and humor (on both sides) to hearing conflicting historical narratives, it was plain to see that the rift between the Jewish and Muslim communities there runs deep, and that much of the population accepts this state of affairs as the only way. Continue reading ‘The Power of Face-to-Face Encounter’ »
No one should be punished for seeking UN help to defend human rights“The UN exists to serve those in whose name it was conceived … “WE THE PEOPLES”
Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General
HIGH-LEVEL panel discussion
“Stopping reprisals for cooperating with the UN in the field of human rights – a priority for all”
FRIDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2011, 13:00 – 15:00 Continue reading ‘No one should be punished for seeking UN help to defend human rights’ »
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Reward in Sikh killings case in Elk Grove grows to $57,000
The Sikh community, volunteers and police authorities renewed their push on Sunday to identify assailants responsible for the fatal shootings of two Sikh men strolling in their Elk Grove neighborhood in March. With the reward standing at $57,000, members of the groups said the effort called for a “day of action” to spread the word that the pursuit of the perpetrators will go on.
Continue reading ‘Reward in Sikh killings case in Elk Grove grows to $57,000’ »
This week Alabama passed immigration legislation that turns the police force, whose primary duty is to protect, into immigration officials with the power to question anyone, where there is “reasonable suspicion”, about their immigration status. Moreover, schools which are supposed to provide a nurturing and safe environment are now responsible for recording the undocumented status of their students. In case there was any doubt about the devastating implications of this law for the Hispanic community in Alabama, one only had to read this week’s headlines: “After Ruling, Hispanics Flee…” (New York Times), “Hispanic Students Vanish from Alabama Schools…” (Associated Press). The State of Alabama has confirmed that over 2,000 Hispanic children never showed up for school on Monday. Continue reading ‘Alabama, Land of the Scared’ »
October 1, 2011, 8:41 am by
kuldip
29th Sep, New York, NY: UNITED SIKHS invites all to attend the Sikh International Film Festival 2011 from Oct 14th – Oct 15th, at the Asia Society & Museum, 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY. On the 8th October children’s films will be shown at the Hofstra University, Student Center, in New York. Continue reading ‘Sikh International Film Festival 2011 in New York: October-8th, 14th, 15th’ »
October 1, 2011, 8:11 am by
kuldip
UNITED SIKHS invites the youth to attend the Sikh Leadership Summit 2011. Inspiring and Developing the next generation leaders and artists.
28th Sep, 2011, New York, NY: The Sikh Art & Film Foundation has brought together diverse leaders on a panel to discuss their journeys to leadership positions. UNITED SIKHS invites, especially the youth, to attend the Sikh Leadership Summit on 13th October in New York at the Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue, New York. Continue reading ‘Invitation to the Sikh Leadership Summit 2011 in New York on the 13th of October’ »
September 29, 2011, 1:43 pm by
baljit
SAFAR
SAFAR
Our Journeys
Connecting: Our stories, visions & paths
OISE, University of Toronto
252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Join academics, community members and organizers from across North America at “Our Journeys” as we bring to light the high caliber of research being carried out to explore and openly discuss collective past, present and future of geneder equality.
Conference is open to all & Registration is FREE or PWYC. All attendees must register online at http://ourjourneys.eventbrite.com
Continue reading ‘SAFAR Our Journeys Connecting: Our stories, visions & paths’ »
September 27, 2011, 9:53 pm by
kuldip
Prepare your child for a bright future, a program offered through Community Empowerment and Education Directorate (CEED) of UNITED SIKHS.
Enrollment is Now Open for 2011 – 2012
We are providing homework help for students of 3rd grade through 8th Grade. Our teachers are experienced and subject matter experts. Register now for 2011-2012 session. The program is for students from 3rd Grade – 8th Grade. Get to next level or help in weak areas of- Mathematics, English & Science.
Continue reading ‘After School Academic Program (ASAP): Enrollment is now open for 2011- 2012’ »
