Browsing Tag: News

News: Stop American Tragedies ~ Introducing the BeProud Movement

I thought I had it rough. I never fathomed that I would wake up at 30 and see that the very ignorance and hatred I witnessed over a decade ago could be so deadly. Had these events taken place in my hometown of San Jose, my parents, who pay their respects daily, could have been inside the gurdwara. I immediately knew I needed to do something. This was not the America we all signed up for.

News: THE UNITY OF FAITHS FESTIVAL

During this Inter-faith festival, representatives of many faiths and youngsters of a Gatka Akhara expressed their views on Unity and how to promote Inter-faith dialogues between different communities.

News: A Society’s Dizzying Changes Cast the Police in the Role of Relationship Counselor

The three stars and the red-and-blue ribbon on his shoulder strap indicate that M. L. Purushotham is a police inspector. But his unofficial job title might well be this: redeemer of relationships and savior of marriages.

News: US has much to learn from Sikhs: Harvard professor Diana Eck

As the Sikh community in the US makes efforts to recover from the tragedy of the Gurudwara shooting, a Harvard professor has said Sikhs have emerged as a role model for Americans who can learn from the dignity and generosity the community.

News: Sikhs welcome Michelle Obama's Visit to meet Sikh Victims' families in Wisconsin

Sikh community is pleased that the First Lady Michelle Obama will be visiting the victims of the shootings in Wisconsin Sikh Temple next week. She is expected to meet with the families of the victims.

News: Ash Singh: Turbanizer app promotes awareness

Ever wondered what you look like in a turban? Now you can with Turbanizer

News: Missing Sprituality in Mental Health & Remaining in Chardhi Kala

Sikh communities need greater awareness about mental health and the connection with spirituality and seek their rights to spirituality. It is important that we stay in Chardhi Kala - healthy mental state and share the daswand - one tenth of sewa with the world.

News: Suspect Found and to be Charged in Dalbir Singh Murder Case ~ UPDATE

The Sikh Coalition has been in touch with the Milwaukee District Attorney since the incident. This afternoon the DA's office was able to to share that a suspect is in custody and will be charged with a homicide crime. Thus far, the DA's office has no evidence of any bias motivation and is treating the circumstances of the crime as an armed robbery.

News: Sikh Temple Shooting: Two Massacres and the Virtual Transformation of Trauma

Trauma involves an inability to speak about a terrible experience immediately—only the passage of time can create room for expression. A unique identity starts developing for a community that acknowledges trauma. This is true even when members of the community might know about the trauma only indirectly,...