Press releases by Sikh Charities, Societies and NGOs
CA Sikhs Reject New Draft of Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum, Demand Inclusion August 13, 2020 (Sacramento, California) — As one of several distinct groups disappointed and angered by their exclusion from the latest draft of California’s Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum, Sikhs across the state are prepared to make their voices heard in the virtual meeting […]
Major Victory in #JusticeForLakhwant: Hate Crime Charges Added July 21, 2020 (Lakewood, CO) — Today, the Sikh Coalition was pleased to be informed that the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office has decided to add a hate crime charge against Eric Breemen. Moving forward, Breemen will be charged with multiple counts–now including a bias-motivated crime–in the […]
Sikh Coalition Unveils Policy Priorities Brief for Civil Rights Issues in Advance of 2020 Election July 16, 2020 (New York NY) — Today, the Sikh Coalition has unveiled its 2020 policy document, entitled Combating Bias, Bigotry, and Backlash: Sikh American Civil Rights Policy Priorities. This important new publication presents a specific series of Sikh civil rights […]
May 12, 2020 by Sikh Entrepreneur SACA Fundraiser Press Release #ChallengeforHeroes SACA Supports (NHS Fund) by launching 3 unique Virtual fitness events for all the family and all abilities : The initiatives will be open to international participants and benefit the need for the urgent supply of protective equipment and raise funds for stocking food banks for the […]
Go the extra mile with the Sikh Helpline! In this current time, we at the Sikh Helpline are seeing an increased volume of calls as the country is in lockdown and isolation. Callers have reported cases related to a range of issues including domestic abuse, substance addiction, depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. The Sikh Helpline […]
A judge ordered an Oregon man to learn about the Sikh religion and submit a report to the court as part of his sentence for an attack on a Sikh shopkeeper in Salem, a civil rights group said. Andrew Ramsey pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts of intimidation and assault in the January 14 incident targeting […]
Seva Nu Lagda Meva, Chal Seva Kariye(Selfless service reaps fruition, so let’s perform selfless service) Waheguru Waheguru Boliye, Kisay To Naa Dariye(Let’s recite the name of the true lord and not fear anything else) As the music of this song echoes through the hallways, not only does it unite the students of the Westborough Gurdwara […]
The sudden and tragic demise of Bhai Inderjit Singh’s (reputed kirtaniya) of Gurughar few days ago has shaken the entire Sikh community. His two small daughters, Avneet Kaur aged 4 years (KG -A) and Harkirat Kaur aged 3 years (Nursery – A), are studying in #AkalAcademy Ghugh. A team from The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib, visited his […]
A Malaysian Sikh pipe band emerged category champion at the World Pipe Band Championship in Scotland. The amazing feat at Glasglow capped months of diligent training and a single-minded push to display their very best at the pinnacle of the competitive pipe band competition. Sri Dasmesh Pipe Band were named champs of Grade 4B and […]
From left to right: Bimmy Kaur Rai MBE, Amrit Singh Mann OBE, Jagtar Singh Gill OBE, and Charan Singh Sekhon MBE Sikhs and people of Sikh heritage are amongst the many being honoured by Her Majesty the Queen in the New Year Honours List of 2022. Amongst the notable individuals is Bimmy (Virinder) Kaur Rai, […]