June 13, 2014
Jaikare were shouted inside the White House today during the 3rd Annual Sikh Briefing inside the White House where Federal Officials addressed major issues concerning the Sikh Community.
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Jaikara Inside the White House by dailysikhupdates |
 #sikhsinthewhitehouse Third annual White House briefing opens with powerful remarks by Programs Director, Amardeep Singh. Remembering June 1984, Bhagat Singh Thind's historic struggle for U.S. citizenship, Oak Creek, and our community's everlasting Chardi Kala. Today, Jakaras ring loud in the White House! |
 "We don't have enough Sikh Americans in our administration and in federal government. I encourage the community to increase participation and involvement. We need more of your community in public policy discussions." -Kiran Ahuja of WHIAAPI #sikhsinthewhitehouse |
 "Preventative measures are extremely important. We are working with the Department of Education to provide trainings. And even in a complaint involving one kid, it has a snowball effect on the entire school district so all teachers/staff, which can include thousands of employees, are trained. As well as around the country." - Whitney Pellegrino of the DOJ in response to a Junior Sikh Coalition member's question. |