Category: Press Release

Press releases by Sikh Charities, Societies and NGOs

Oct 09
California Sikhs Applaud Signing of AB101 to Implement and Fund Ethnic Studies

California Sikhs Applaud Signing of AB101 to Implement and Fund Ethnic Studies October 8, 2021 (Sacramento, CA) — This afternoon, the Sikh Coalition applauded Governor Newsom’s signing of AB101, which will implement and fund the ethnic studies high school graduation requirement in California’s public schools. “The ethnic studies course requirement will provide an even greater opportunity […]

Oct 08
How this Argentinian woman experienced the power of Japji Sahib

I remember the first time I heard the sound and vibration of Guru Nanak Ji’s Song of the Soul. It was during my first Sadhana, the first day of my training as a Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Instructor. I really had no idea of what I was saying. I tried to read while listening and […]

Oct 05
Congresswoman Fletcher And Sikh Community Of Houston Dedicate Post Office In Honor Of Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal

Washington D.C. –  Earlier today, U.S. Representative Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) officially dedicated the renaming of the post office located at 315 Addicks Howell Road to the “Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office.” “From now on, the Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office will be a permanent reminder of his service, his sacrifice, and his example […]

Oct 05
Fallen Houston, TX, Sheriff’s Deputy Dhaliwal Honored with Post Office Naming

Fallen Houston, TX, Sheriff’s Deputy Dhaliwal Honored with Post Office Naming October 5, 2021 (Houston, TX) — Today, a small group of elected officials, law enforcement officers, and Houston community members gathered to honor fallen Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal with a post office naming ceremony. Per a bill introduced by Congresswoman Lizzie […]

Oct 05
Fallen Houston, TX, Sheriff’s Deputy Dhaliwal Honored with Post Office Naming

Fallen Houston, TX, Sheriff’s Deputy Dhaliwal Honored with Post Office Naming October 5, 2021 (Houston, TX) — Today, a small group of elected officials, law enforcement officers, and Houston community members gathered to honor fallen Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal with a post office naming ceremony. Per a bill introduced by Congresswoman Lizzie […]

Sep 27
Active Duty Sikh Marine Officer Prepared for Lawsuit Over Incomplete Religious Accommodation

Active Duty Sikh Marine Officer Prepared for Lawsuit Over Incomplete Religious Accommodation September 27, 2021 — Today, the Sikh Coalition and our pro bono counsel at Winston & Strawn LLP are sharing the story of 1st Lieutenant (1stLt) Sukhbir Singh Toor, an active duty officer in the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) who is seeking to serve […]

Sep 27
Active Duty Sikh Marine Officer Prepared for Lawsuit Over Incomplete Religious Accommodation

Active Duty Sikh Marine Officer Prepared for Lawsuit Over Incomplete Religious Accommodation September 27, 2021 — Today, the Sikh Coalition and our pro bono counsel at Winston & Strawn LLP are sharing the story of 1st Lieutenant (1stLt) Sukhbir Singh Toor, an active duty officer in the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) who is seeking to serve […]

Sep 19
Sikh Community Center in Federal Way, Washington, Vandalized and Robbed

Sikh Community Center in Federal Way, Washington, Vandalized and Robbed September 18, 2021 (Federal Way, WA) — During the afternoon of September 17, 2021, Khalsa Gurmat Center–a Sikh house of worship, school, and community center located in Federal Way, Washington–was vandalized and burglarized. Video surveillance from the building shows a suspect breaking in, ransacking the […]

Sep 19
Sikh Community Center in Federal Way, Washington, Vandalized and Robbed

Sikh Community Center in Federal Way, Washington, Vandalized and Robbed September 18, 2021 (Federal Way, WA) — During the afternoon of September 17, 2021, Khalsa Gurmat Center–a Sikh house of worship, school, and community center located in Federal Way, Washington–was vandalized and burglarized. Video surveillance from the building shows a suspect breaking in, ransacking the […]