“When we think of how we might prevent the tragedy that occurred at the Sikh gurudwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, we must look to the harassment endured by Sikh-American children in schools,” said Assistant Attorney General, Thomas E Perez, at a bullying prevention conference in California.
We, of the Epilepsy Action Annual Sponsored ‘Wonga’ Walk are always grateful that the Peterborough Telegraph sends an unfailingly cheerful photographer out to record the amazing fundraising successes of the Sikh Temple, on behalf of the charity Epilepsy Action.
Local members hope that the tragedy in suburban Milwaukee will give them a chance to educate their neighbors about the Sikh faith while paying honor to those that were lost.
Despite not having a (worldly) mother since birth, the child sweetly said that all the Sikh bibia (ladies) are her mothers and all Sikh children are her brothers and sisters. Vaheguru! She said after taking Amrit Baba jee will remain with her for the rest of life...
Is it? As women of today, the word “submission” doesn’t immediately bring to mind “love”, “happiness”, or “comfort”. Yet in truth, submission sometimes does make us happy. But no, Grey, it’s not that simple.
When I was leaving the arena on Thursday night, I was moved to do the very same thing. In that unconscious motion, I encapsulated the indescribable chardi kala and sarbat da bhalaa I felt at the DNC which I hope to carry with me forever.
How do we create positive change out of a devastating loss?
In the living room of their home, Harpreet and Kamaljit Saini told TODAY'S TMJ4 reporter Tom Murray they are not confident public speakers. "Before we couldn't even speak in a class of 24 and now, me and him are speaking to thousands of people. That's amazing," Harpreet said.
We are quick to assume agencies like the FBI are on our side, but when we look at their policies of spying, entrapment, and detention — not only targeting Muslims but also social justice activists — does it seem like they’re on our side? Do they seem worthy of our trust, of our cooperation?
Dressed in a white flowing robe and donning the traditional Sikh turban and long beard, Bhai Resham Singh, the leader of a Sikh gurdwara in the Boston area, stands before some 1,500 Christians, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs and even atheists. “(We) ask for mercy on the soul of Wade Michael Page, the perpetrator of the massacre,” he says.