So, while I still gave the book to my niece for her birthday, I did so somewhat reluctantly, and included a disclaimer/apology to her parents. I want to help my niece learn about Sikhi and be proud of our history from an early age. I also want her to be proud of who she is and to know she is beautiful, not in spite of but because of her brown skin, no matter what shade it is.
News: Emmanuel Kelly Sings for ‘Living Life in Peace’
“My story is that I was born in the middle of the war and I and my brother were left in shoe boxes in a Park. We were in the middle of gunfire… those noises we didn’t understand.”... he said, "When I got up and started singing, there was nothing else. Adrenalin just took over. It was just a blur." There was no doubt for any listener that Emmanuel had got the right talent.
News: Khalsa Camp 2011...
Khalsa Camp UK took place from 26th to 31st August. As always the camp was a great inspiration and 6 days of pure bliss! What makes Khalsa Camp special is the elder Gursikhs that are there who share their wealth of knowledge, experience and pyaar. With Guru Sahib's kirpaa this year's camp was well attended with approximately 350 to 400 people at the camp.
News: Free school built by Sikh community prepares to open doors ~ Updated
News: New York to ensure religious freedom for Sikh employees
News: The Magic 'Degh' - Sikh stories for Children ~ Book Review
News: 'Saabat Surat' Hockey player Rajpal Singh awarded Arjuna Award
News: Naam Aukhad (Naam Medicine)
News: 'Chaurasi Lakh' De Khed
News: One year later, Austin, Texas Gurdwara still fights to survive
When news broke last summer about the reversal of an earlier court approval for construction and consequent order to tear down the Gurdwara, many voices from the American Sikh community spoke out in support of the Sikh congregation in Austin. Since last summer, the voices around the country have become quiet, but obviously
