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Action Alert: Tell the Oregon Legislature to End the Sikh Teacher Ban

Religous Freedom v. Ku Klux Klan The Oregon state legislature is likely to take action in the next month to repeal ORS 342.650, an Oregon law that effectively forbids turbaned Sikhs from working as public school teachers.

Take action and tell the Oregon State Legislature to repeal this bigoted law.

2010 Pocket Calendars Featuring Sikh Americans Now Available

Religous Freedom v. Ku Klux Klan Now is the time to place your order for the new and improved Sikh Awareness Pocket Calendars. The calendars are a popular and easy-to-use tool to increase awareness about Sikhs and Sikhi in your local community.

Click here to order yours now!

Sikhs on TV: 100 Countries, 200 Million Viewers
On October 16, the civil rights concerns of the Sikh American community were featured on RT--an international English-language news channel broadcast to more than 200 million viewers in 100 countries on five continents throughout the world.

Four More California Police Chiefs Welcome Sikh Americans

San Pablo Police ChiefIn June 2009, four California law enforcement agencies reaffirmed their commitment to non-discriminatory hiring practices and allowing observant Sikhs to work in their agencies. They recognized that Sikh Americans make up an important part of the nation and welcomed them to join their agencies and serve their communities and country.


previous activit updates
3 States Still Ban Religious Clothing for Teachers
India Herald Apologizes to Sikh Community for Offensive Cartoon
Museum Exhibit Slanders Sikhs
Youth Assailants Learn About Sikh Americans in California
Sikh councilman inspired by Obama beat the odds in Hoboken
Language classes bridge Sikh generational divide in one California community
Who Are The Sikhs
Sikh Style Guide
Common Stereotypes and Misconceptions
Welcome to the Gurdwara
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