Capitol Hill, Washington DC, USA (August 4, 2015)—On July 28, 2015, the largest Congressional and community gathering in Sikh American history was held at SALDEF’s SikhLEAD second annual Langar in Capitol Hill. Co-hosted by SALDEF’s SikhLEAD 2015 class and Congressman Mike Honda’s office, over 350 congressional staff members, Sikh community members, and non-Sikhs from a variety of professional paths shared Langar, became connected to Sikh values and the Sikh community, and heard why Congressional leaders are dedicated to creating a more fostering environment for Sikh Americans.
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The event was co-hosted by Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA 17). Jasjit Singh, Executive Director, SALDEF, delivered the opening address, and closing remarks were given by the 2015 SikhLEAD Internship Class.