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Sikhs have been part of the American fabric for over a century, and yet they remain a misunderstood group. In the years since the attacks on September 11, 2001, Sikh Americans have frequently become victims of racial profiling and subjected to hate crimes due to rising Islamophobia. The...

As much as we might like to believe that Sikhi as a whole is a homogenous community of like-minded individuals, it's come clear to me over the years that it's not. Whilst plenty of people keep up the chant of Sikh quom, one looks around and says. 'Which quom?' Sikhi, like any other religious...

Diversity education needed to fight ignorance in our nation Published: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 12:45 AM By Patriot-News Op-Ed By Amarpreet Ghuman During a time in which diversity and multiculturalism have never been more prevalent, in a country where individuals of a...

Background The Sikh Coalition invites you to participate in this year’s Diversity Video Competition! If you win first place, you’ll not only get the $1,500 cash prize but your film will be premiered at the Sikh Arts and Film Festival in New York City this November! The last day to submit...

Young Canadians embrace diversity Older people not so supportive, poll finds By Sheila Dabu Nonato, Postmedia News - April 25, 2012 Multiculturalism remains popular among Canadians, a new study finds, but older Canadians seem to have more reservations about Canada's model of...

The changing face of Canadian diversity Watch for these five trends to become more present in our thoughts and discussions on how our country should go forward with immigration By Douglas Todd, Vancouver Sun - January 7, 2012 The common wisdom, from Italy to the United States, is that...

The Sikh Coalition News [ www.sikhcoalition.org ] August 9, 2011 Deadline reminder - August 15! You just have 7 days to submit your video to this year's Diversity Video Competition! You still have a chance to win $1,000, and have your film premiered at the Sikh Art and Film Festival...

Elk Grove was once a largely homogenous rural town, but an influx of people of color over the last decade and recent attacks on ethnic and sexual minorities have thrust the topic of cultural diversity into the spotlight. On Monday, the city launched one response to those changes: a citywide...

(Washington D.C., 5/26/2011) - Since 2008, Sahaj Singh Khalsa, a Sikh American paramedic from New Mexico, has been discriminated against by his employer because of his mandated religious identity. Mr. Khalsa has endured disparaging remarks and threats, and, in one incident, was even physically...

1 of 5 Datuk Mokkam Singh and Gurdwara Sahib members with their guests from the Johor Baru Welfare Association. Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman receives a token of appreciation from Datuk Mokkam Singh. A old picture of the Gurdwara Sahib centre in Johor Baru displayed during the Vasakhi...

MAYFIELD HEIGHTS -- Building bridges and embracing diversity was an easy topic for the speakers at the Interfaith Fellowship Day on Feb. 7. The event was at Executive Caterers of Landerhaven. Illene Rosewater, planning committee co-Chair, said this was the event’s 56th year. Topics have...

Unity in the country is under threat, no doubt about that. Too many instances where the Indians have been disrespected have occurred, be it the “Interlok” novel issue, the remark by former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad that the Malays own this country and the insensitive mischief played on a Sikh...

It's a police uniform that's the first of its kind in the city. Only three years ago, 35-year-old Gurvinder Singh Chakal moved to Canada from Punjab, India. Now, he's a member of the Winnipeg Police Service and will be wearing a turban as part of his standard uniform. Chakal was one of 26...

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Alas ... if the Sikhs had such an International spiritual /religious leader with "vision, foresight and great communications" skills! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Diversity can be a force for good in the world By The Aga Khan, Special...

Sikhs Partner with US Attorney’s Office to Host Diversity Training Forum for Law Enforcement Agencies Highlights Several law enforcement agencies met with UNITED SIKHS members to discuss ways to train their staff about issues and concerns that affect Sikhs after extensive discussions with...

http://news.mongabay.com/2006/0126-forests.html Mother nature encourages diversity in rainforest trees Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com January 26, 2006 Older forests have a greater diversity of trees than younger forests according to research published in Friday's issue of the journal...

Sikh Coalition's First Annual Diversity Video Competition 2010 DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2010! CONTEST PAGE The required application is attached to this thread. Also find attached the Instructions page (must read) Background The Sikh Coalition is holding its first...

Background The Sikh Coalition is holding its first annual Diversity Video Competition. The competition commences July 1, 2010 and ends August 15, 2010. The first place winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize and have his/her film premiered at the Sikh Arts and Film Festival in New York City...

Diversity Video Competition Announcement [ http://www.sikhcoalition.org ] First Annual Diversity Video Competition Launched! An Artistic Lens on Misconceptions Surrounding Minorities For more information, click here [ Video_Competition ] (New York, New York) June 30, 2010 - The Sikh...

Genetic 'map' of Asia's diversity The study indicates that all of Asia was populated through one migration event An international scientific effort has revealed the genetics behind Asia's diversity. The Human Genome Organisation's...