On October 4 & 5, 2013, a most unlikely group will converge upon Astoria for a rather unexpected celebration of a watershed event in the history of the Sikh Diaspora.
Vibrant fabrics in fuchsia, blue and green flew in the wind. Chants praising the creator boomed from the speakers. Hundreds of walkers milled around the colorful parade floats — many of whom traveled to participate in the annual Salem event Sunday.
“Sikhs have a responsibility to talk about their faith practice with outsiders, he says, “but it’s freaking me out.” The audience of 25 chuckled at his confession and then listened intently as he walked them through the historical roots of Sikhism...
The kids got out their wiggles, and some of their parents and guardians got an early jump on a likely New Year’s resolution to get more exercise Sunday at the Eugene Public Library during a Bhangra dance class.
People of race, color, faith and orientation can rest that another barrier to inclusion has been defeated. Thanks to countless hard working Christians, Jews, Muslims and Sikhs whose organizations worked...
The bill will be signed into law and for the first time in American history, observant Sikhs, Jews, and Muslims won't have to sacrifice their articles of faith in order to work as teachers in the public schools of Oregon.
If any teacher’s clothing creates a continuing distraction, school officials will be able to respond on the basis that an accommodation creates an undue hardship.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 3:30 PM history was made in the Oregon Senate. The full Senate voted 21-8 to repeal the 87-year-old ban on religious clothing for public school teachers.
Teachers are likely to win the right to wear religious clothing such as turbans, yarmulkes, crosses and headscarves in public schools when the Oregon Legislature meets in February, elected officials say.
Workers in Oregon will be able to wear a turban on the job under a bill passed by the state Legislature that protects religious practices for almost everyone, except public school teachers.
