☀️ JOIN SPN MOBILE
Forums
New posts
Guru Granth Sahib
Composition, Arrangement & Layout
ਜਪੁ | Jup
ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
ਸੋਹਿਲਾ | Sohilaa
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
Ashtpadiyan (53-71)
Gurbani (71-74)
Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
Vanjara (81-82)
Vaar Siri Raag (83-91)
Bhagat Bani (91-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ | Raag Maajh
Gurbani (94-109)
Ashtpadi (109)
Ashtpadiyan (110-129)
Ashtpadi (129-130)
Ashtpadiyan (130-133)
Bara Maha (133-136)
Din Raen (136-137)
Vaar Maajh Ki (137-150)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
Quartets/Couplets (185-220)
Ashtpadiyan (220-234)
Karhalei (234-235)
Ashtpadiyan (235-242)
Chhant (242-249)
Baavan Akhari (250-262)
Sukhmani (262-296)
Thittee (296-300)
Gauree kii Vaar (300-323)
Gurbani (323-330)
Ashtpadiyan (330-340)
Baavan Akhari (340-343)
Thintteen (343-344)
Vaar Kabir (344-345)
Bhagat Bani (345-346)
ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
Aasaavaree (409-411)
Ashtpadiyan (411-432)
Patee (432-435)
Chhant (435-462)
Vaar Aasaa (462-475)
Bhagat Bani (475-488)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੂਜਰੀ | Raag Goojaree
Gurbani (489-503)
Ashtpadiyan (503-508)
Vaar Gujari (508-517)
Vaar Gujari (517-526)
ਰਾਗੁ ਦੇਵਗੰਧਾਰੀ | Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree
Gurbani (527-536)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾ | Raag Bihaagraa
Gurbani (537-556)
Chhant (538-548)
Vaar Bihaagraa (548-556)
ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸ | Raag Wadhans
Gurbani (557-564)
Ashtpadiyan (564-565)
Chhant (565-575)
Ghoriaan (575-578)
Alaahaniiaa (578-582)
Vaar Wadhans (582-594)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ | Raag Sorath
Gurbani (595-634)
Asatpadhiya (634-642)
Vaar Sorath (642-659)
ਰਾਗੁ ਧਨਾਸਰੀ | Raag Dhanasaree
Gurbani (660-685)
Astpadhiya (685-687)
Chhant (687-691)
Bhagat Bani (691-695)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਤਸਰੀ | Raag Jaitsree
Gurbani (696-703)
Chhant (703-705)
Vaar Jaitsaree (705-710)
Bhagat Bani (710)
ਰਾਗੁ ਟੋਡੀ | Raag Todee
ਰਾਗੁ ਬੈਰਾੜੀ | Raag Bairaaree
ਰਾਗੁ ਤਿਲੰਗ | Raag Tilang
Gurbani (721-727)
Bhagat Bani (727)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ | Raag Suhi
Gurbani (728-750)
Ashtpadiyan (750-761)
Kaafee (761-762)
Suchajee (762)
Gunvantee (763)
Chhant (763-785)
Vaar Soohee (785-792)
Bhagat Bani (792-794)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ | Raag Bilaaval
Gurbani (795-831)
Ashtpadiyan (831-838)
Thitteen (838-840)
Vaar Sat (841-843)
Chhant (843-848)
Vaar Bilaaval (849-855)
Bhagat Bani (855-858)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ | Raag Gond
Gurbani (859-869)
Ashtpadiyan (869)
Bhagat Bani (870-875)
ਰਾਗੁ ਰਾਮਕਲੀ | Raag Ramkalee
Ashtpadiyan (902-916)
Gurbani (876-902)
Anand (917-922)
Sadd (923-924)
Chhant (924-929)
Dakhnee (929-938)
Sidh Gosat (938-946)
Vaar Ramkalee (947-968)
ਰਾਗੁ ਨਟ ਨਾਰਾਇਨ | Raag Nat Narayan
Gurbani (975-980)
Ashtpadiyan (980-983)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਲੀ ਗਉੜਾ | Raag Maalee Gauraa
Gurbani (984-988)
Bhagat Bani (988)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਰੂ | Raag Maaroo
Gurbani (889-1008)
Ashtpadiyan (1008-1014)
Kaafee (1014-1016)
Ashtpadiyan (1016-1019)
Anjulian (1019-1020)
Solhe (1020-1033)
Dakhni (1033-1043)
ਰਾਗੁ ਤੁਖਾਰੀ | Raag Tukhaari
Bara Maha (1107-1110)
Chhant (1110-1117)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕੇਦਾਰਾ | Raag Kedara
Gurbani (1118-1123)
Bhagat Bani (1123-1124)
ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉ | Raag Bhairo
Gurbani (1125-1152)
Partaal (1153)
Ashtpadiyan (1153-1167)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਸੰਤੁ | Raag Basant
Gurbani (1168-1187)
Ashtpadiyan (1187-1193)
Vaar Basant (1193-1196)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਾਰਗ | Raag Saarag
Gurbani (1197-1200)
Partaal (1200-1231)
Ashtpadiyan (1232-1236)
Chhant (1236-1237)
Vaar Saarang (1237-1253)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਲਾਰ | Raag Malaar
Gurbani (1254-1293)
Partaal (1265-1273)
Ashtpadiyan (1273-1278)
Chhant (1278)
Vaar Malaar (1278-91)
Bhagat Bani (1292-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਾਨੜਾ | Raag Kaanraa
Gurbani (1294-96)
Partaal (1296-1318)
Ashtpadiyan (1308-1312)
Chhant (1312)
Vaar Kaanraa
Bhagat Bani (1318)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਲਿਆਨ | Raag Kalyaan
Gurbani (1319-23)
Ashtpadiyan (1323-26)
ਰਾਗੁ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ | Raag Prabhaatee
Gurbani (1327-1341)
Ashtpadiyan (1342-51)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਜਾਵੰਤੀ | Raag Jaijaiwanti
Gurbani (1352-53)
Salok | Gatha | Phunahe | Chaubole | Swayiye
Sehskritee Mahala 1
Sehskritee Mahala 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
Phunhay Mahala 5
Chaubolae Mahala 5
Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
Shaloks Sheikh Farid
Swaiyyae Mahala 5
Swaiyyae in Praise of Gurus
Shaloks in Addition To Vaars
Shalok Ninth Mehl
Mundavanee Mehl 5
ਰਾਗ ਮਾਲਾ, Raag Maalaa
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New resources
Latest activity
Videos
New media
New comments
Library
Latest reviews
Donate
Log in
Register
What's new
New posts
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Welcome to all New Sikh Philosophy Network Forums!
Explore Sikh Sikhi Sikhism...
Sign up
Log in
Discussions
Hard Talk
Interviews
Sikhs, U.S. Attorney Discuss Discrimination
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="spnadmin" data-source="post: 144928" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Sikhs, U.S. attorney discuss discrimination</p><p></p><p>By Ryan McCarthy/Appeal-Democrat</p><p>U. S. Attorney Benjamin Wagner told Sikhs gathered Tuesday at Yuba City City Hall that America is a country of many religions where "nobody should be an outsider" — and heard how this region respects that.</p><p></p><p>Speakers cited Yuba and Sutter counties as models for religious tolerance and noted that ideal is not always realized elsewhere in the nation.</p><p></p><p>"There's something special in this area," said Dr. Jasbir S. Kang of Yuba City.</p><p></p><p>Kang said before the meeting's start that, "Our values make us Americans — not our appearance."</p><p></p><p>The 120-year-history here of Sikhs helps — as does the work of schools and law enforcement, speakers said at the meeting that was part of an outreach program by Wagner to improve communication and address issues Sikh Americans face.</p><p></p><p>Yuba City Councilman Tej Maan cited the tolerance here and said, that "Education is needed in the Idaho's and Montana's of the world."</p><p></p><p>Wagner, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of California, told Sikhs about his youth in New York City and how its different cultures remind him of this area.</p><p></p><p>"I grew up in Brooklyn," Wagner said. "Brooklyn is very much like this community in some ways."</p><p></p><p>He spoke of the election of John F. Kennedy as president as evidence of how in the long reach of history America overcomes its bias.</p><p></p><p>"People thought there would never be a Catholic president," Wagner said. "At the time in 1960, it was revolutionary."</p><p></p><p>Several speakers cited problems they have faced outside of this region because of their faith.</p><p></p><p>Yuba City resident Karm Bains spoke about representing California agriculture at a March 2010 meeting in Washington, D.C., with a federal government agency.</p><p></p><p>"I wasn't allowed in the building," Bains recounted. "I don't want this to happen to anyone else."</p><p></p><p>He spoke about being born and raised in Yuba City and said, "We're Americans first. We're Sikhs second."</p><p></p><p>Bains said he understood the concerns two youths raised at the meeting.</p><p></p><p>Elk Grove resident Gurjeet Nijjar, 17, said when he was younger, he had his turban pulled off and told to go back to Iraq. A video that played at the beginning of the meeting noted that Sikhs' roots are in Northern India and not the Middle East.</p><p></p><p>Rocklin resident Jujhar Kaile, 16, speaking about his experiences in middle school, said ridicule and slander "follow Sikh students like shadows that will not let go."</p><p></p><p>"People target Sikhs because we look different and wear turbans," Kaile said.</p><p></p><p>Kang, who organized the Tuesday event, said youths here have a different experience — and cited the efforts of Nancy Aaberg, superintendent of the Yuba City Unified School District.</p><p></p><p>"Sikh boys in Yuba City are very fortunate to have a leader like Nancy," he said.</p><p></p><p>Sutter County District Attorney Carl Adams, who had lunch with Wagner before the event and attended the gathering, noted this area's tolerance.</p><p></p><p>"I'm very proud of what we are," Adams said.</p><p></p><p>Referring to Bains' experience in Washington, Adams said of religious bias that, "It's not a topic we can ignore."</p><p></p><p>Former Yuba City Mayor Kash Gill said education is key to overcoming bias because it ends misunderstanding.</p><p></p><p>"We always fear the unknown," Gill said.</p><p></p><p>Tejinder Dosanjh said at the Sikh Temple Gurdwara in Yuba City, where Wagner was honored following his appearance at City Hall, that the meeting was a success.</p><p></p><p>"The whole community came in a bouquet," Dosanjh said.</p><p></p><p>Yuba City resident Amarjit S. Aujla, 62, a retired teacher said at the temple that, "We believe in the American dream.</p><p></p><p>"We love America," Aujla added.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/sikhs-105633-attorney-city.html" target="_blank">http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/sikhs-105633-attorney-city.html</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spnadmin, post: 144928, member: 35"] Sikhs, U.S. attorney discuss discrimination By Ryan McCarthy/Appeal-Democrat U. S. Attorney Benjamin Wagner told Sikhs gathered Tuesday at Yuba City City Hall that America is a country of many religions where "nobody should be an outsider" — and heard how this region respects that. Speakers cited Yuba and Sutter counties as models for religious tolerance and noted that ideal is not always realized elsewhere in the nation. "There's something special in this area," said Dr. Jasbir S. Kang of Yuba City. Kang said before the meeting's start that, "Our values make us Americans — not our appearance." The 120-year-history here of Sikhs helps — as does the work of schools and law enforcement, speakers said at the meeting that was part of an outreach program by Wagner to improve communication and address issues Sikh Americans face. Yuba City Councilman Tej Maan cited the tolerance here and said, that "Education is needed in the Idaho's and Montana's of the world." Wagner, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of California, told Sikhs about his youth in New York City and how its different cultures remind him of this area. "I grew up in Brooklyn," Wagner said. "Brooklyn is very much like this community in some ways." He spoke of the election of John F. Kennedy as president as evidence of how in the long reach of history America overcomes its bias. "People thought there would never be a Catholic president," Wagner said. "At the time in 1960, it was revolutionary." Several speakers cited problems they have faced outside of this region because of their faith. Yuba City resident Karm Bains spoke about representing California agriculture at a March 2010 meeting in Washington, D.C., with a federal government agency. "I wasn't allowed in the building," Bains recounted. "I don't want this to happen to anyone else." He spoke about being born and raised in Yuba City and said, "We're Americans first. We're Sikhs second." Bains said he understood the concerns two youths raised at the meeting. Elk Grove resident Gurjeet Nijjar, 17, said when he was younger, he had his turban pulled off and told to go back to Iraq. A video that played at the beginning of the meeting noted that Sikhs' roots are in Northern India and not the Middle East. Rocklin resident Jujhar Kaile, 16, speaking about his experiences in middle school, said ridicule and slander "follow Sikh students like shadows that will not let go." "People target Sikhs because we look different and wear turbans," Kaile said. Kang, who organized the Tuesday event, said youths here have a different experience — and cited the efforts of Nancy Aaberg, superintendent of the Yuba City Unified School District. "Sikh boys in Yuba City are very fortunate to have a leader like Nancy," he said. Sutter County District Attorney Carl Adams, who had lunch with Wagner before the event and attended the gathering, noted this area's tolerance. "I'm very proud of what we are," Adams said. Referring to Bains' experience in Washington, Adams said of religious bias that, "It's not a topic we can ignore." Former Yuba City Mayor Kash Gill said education is key to overcoming bias because it ends misunderstanding. "We always fear the unknown," Gill said. Tejinder Dosanjh said at the Sikh Temple Gurdwara in Yuba City, where Wagner was honored following his appearance at City Hall, that the meeting was a success. "The whole community came in a bouquet," Dosanjh said. Yuba City resident Amarjit S. Aujla, 62, a retired teacher said at the temple that, "We believe in the American dream. "We love America," Aujla added. [url]http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/sikhs-105633-attorney-city.html[/url] [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Discussions
Hard Talk
Interviews
Sikhs, U.S. Attorney Discuss Discrimination
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top