Sikh Coalition and NYC DOE join forces to combat harassment in schools.
Many Sikh parents are well aware of the challenges their boys face in maintaining a distinct Sikh identity in the West.
Kavan Rai, a resident of Vestal, Broome County, used to be hesitant about openly discussing her practice of the Sikh religion. She had a fear that her friends might ridicule her or exclude her because of it.
Whether it is the movie Bole So Nihal, Sadiyyan, Haste Haste, or any other film, it appears to be a common practice to mock and belittle the Sikh turban and beard .
During her afternoon walk, Guru Kaur observed that the woman walking ahead was being taunted by a group of young kids. As she approached the bench where the rowdy kids stood, they shouted with utmost disgust, “Paki, you f***ing Paki, what you got that thing on your head for?”
This headgear is aimed at Sikh riders and combines style with tradition.
It is a common sight to see Sikh volunteers rushing to the scene of any disaster, providing aid to migrants, helping victims of riots, and rebuilding homes after earthquakes.
Arjan Singh was denied entry to Wembley Stadium for the Italy v Spain semi-final because his article of faith exceeded the size limit.
As ground-penetrating radar continues to uncover more unmarked graves, the Sikh community has shown solidarity with the grieving First Nations.
Ravi Singh Bhalla, who grew up in a Sikh family, faced discrimination in his small town.