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U.S. Congressman Amplifies Sikh American Voice in Congress

On May 20th, Rep. Jared Polis of Colorado addressed “the very real evil of hate crimes against Sikh Americans” and lamented the fact that “a particular group of loyal, patriotic Americans is targeted for attack and ridicule because of the peaceful observance of their faith.”
TELL YOUR SENATORS TO SUPPORT THE HATE CRIMES BILL

Sikhs Barred from Oregon and Pennsylvania Schools

On April 21, SALDEF met with Department of Justice officials and noted that observant Sikhs are effectively prohibited by law from working as public school teachers in Oregon and Pennsylvania.

SALDEF Honors Leaders at 2009 Civil Rights Awards Gala

Target AmericaOn May 2, 2009, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) and more than 400 members of the Sikh American community of Southern California and from across the country, joined together to honor civic and community leaders for their contributions to the causes of civil rights and community empowerment.


California Museum Removes Anti-Sikh Exhibit

Target America The Sikh American community has successfully urged the California Science Center to remove an anti-Sikh exhibit. Last week, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) issued an action alert about the Target America museum exhibit at the California Science Center, which distorted Sikh history and unfairly associated the Sikh religion with terrorism and the narcotics trade. Regrettably, the exhibit was sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration—a federal agency.


Do You Have the Disney Look?
The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF), the oldest Sikh American civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, requires information about Sikh job applicants, employees, and customers at Disney parks and stores.

previous activit updates
Sensitivity Training At Bradley Focuses On Muslims, Sikhs
Anti-scarf bill draws concern
India Herald Apologizes to Sikh Community for Offensive Cartoon
Another Victory for California Sikhs
Yuba City Police Chief Reaffirms Acceptance of Sikh Identity
Maryland Attorney General Targets Religious Freedom
Museum Exhibit Slanders Sikhs
Religious Freedom Under Attack in Oklahoma
Sikh-American soldiers sidelined for turbans and beards
New Sikh council member will reconnect Hoboken to American democratic values
Who Are The Sikhs
Sikh Style Guide
Common Stereotypes and Misconceptions
Welcome to the Gurdwara
An Employer’s Guide to Religious Accommodation
Know What To Do -- Pocket Guide
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