Sikh Diaspora

Through the eyes of Sikh kids: A profound lesson in tolerance

Last weekend, I had the unenviable task of teaching Sikh children about the massacre in Oak Creek. The kids sat at picnic tables overlooking a lake at sunset at a summer camp in New York state. They chattered excitedly in anticipation of the evening campfire that was to follow. I stood in front of them trying to compose my thoughts, wondering if children in elementary school could even comprehend what happened. I stroked my beard nervously, looked around the class and decided to find out what the kids already knew.

Michelle Obama met victims families of Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara Terror strike

At Oak Creek High School, the US first lady Michelle Obama expressed her condolences to Secretary of the Sikh Gurdwara, Kulwant Singh Dhaliwal and said, “It's my honor to be here with you. I'm sorry it's under these circumstances, but I am anxious to meet with the families and lend whatever support I can.”

Nineteen US Senators call for tracking hate crimes against Sikhs in US

Chandigarh (August 24, 2012): According to information released by Sikh Coalition 19 U.S. senators have written to Attorney General Eric Holder asking that the U.S. Justice Department begin tracking hate crimes committed against Sikh-Americans.

Brutal beating of a 72 year old Sikh man in NJ, followed by arrest for keeping Kirpan, an article of Sikh faith

Ludhiana (August 24, 2012): According to reports received from Paterson, New Jersey a 72 year old Sikh man named Avtar Singh who is a gas station owner and one of the founding members of Glen Rock Gurdwara in New Jersey, was brutally beaten by his neighbour, Edward Koscovski, who owns a car business in Paterson (New Jersey) and shares a common driveway with Avtar Singh.

After Wisconsin terror strike: Civil rights Orgs call for senate hearing on hate crimes-hate groups

Ludhiana, Punjab (August 23, 2012): According to information released by Mr. Rajdeep Singh, director of law and policy at the Sikh Coalition, in response to the shootings at a Sikh Gurudwara in Wisconsin and other recent incidents, the Japanese American Citizens League joined more than 150 community organizations in urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to conduct a hearing on hate crimes and hate groups.

Wisconsin terror strike: Lt Brain Murphy, injured police official released from hospital

Ludhiana (August 23, 2012): According to reports Lt Brian Murphy, the police officer who was injured during the shootout at Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara Sahib on August 5, has been discharged from the hospital.

India’s Independence Day celebrations in UK’s east Midlands was cancelled after Sikh protest

Ludhiana, Punjab (August 21, 2012): As per reprots the India's Independence Day (15 August) celebrations in UK's east Midlands was cancelled in wake of protest by certain Sikh sections. According to an media reports Khalistanis "disrupted the event by preventing people from attending it and removing the tricolour" (Flag of India).

KAC director call for unite against divisive forces; Oak Creek shooting victims remembered

Luhdiana, Punjab (August 20, 2012): As per media reports the Director of the Washington-based Khalistan Affairs Center, Dr. Amarjit Singh, has made a fervent call for unity against divisive forces at a service held in tribute to the six Sikhs who lost thier life when a white supremacist opened fire in a Wisconsin Gurdwara nearly two weeks ago.

Talkshow discussing Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara Sahib shooting released [Watch Qaumi Masle Ep. 06]

In this episode of fortnightly program Qaumi Masle produced by Sikh Siyasat Multimedia a detailed discussion was held regarding terror strike on Sikh Gurudwara Sahib, Oak Creek, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA in which six Sikhs were killed by an armed Gunman named Wade M. Page. Page has been reported to be member of Bands propagating While Supremacist and Neo-Nazi ideology.

Sikhs welcome Michelle Obama’s to Visit to meet Sikh Victims of Shootings in Wisconsin

Ludhiana (August 18, 2012): According to a press release issued by Sikh Council the Sikh community is pleased that the USA First Lady Michelle Obama will be visiting the victims of the shootings in Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara next week. She is expected to meet with the families of the victims.

16 years old felon arrested for murdering Dalbir Singh in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (August 18, 2012): As per reports a 16-year-old felon from Milwaukee has been charged with the fatal shooting of Dalbir Singh. According to the criminal complaint, Deangelo Williams shot and killed Dalbir Singh at Harmony Food Store, owned by his nephew Jatinder Singh, on Wednesday around 9.15 p.m., according to local TV station TMJ4.

Harvard professor says “America has much to learn from Sikhs”

New York, (August 17, 2012): “As the Sikhs in the US makes efforts to recover from the tragedy of the Gurudwara shooting, a Harvard professor has said Sikhs have emerged as a role model for Americans who can learn from the dignity and generosity the community”.

Dalbir Singh, another Sikh killed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (August 17, 2012): The Sikhs have not yet recovered from the tragic shooting on August 5th, 2012 at Oak Creek Gurdwara sahib, when the news of another shooting shattered the community. According to information available with Sikh Siyasat Dalbir Singh, 56, was shot and killed on Wednesday night while closing his store at north-side neighborhood market in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

California Police investigating whether Wade M. Page killed two Sikhs in March 2011

Ludhiana, Punjab (August 17, 2012): Two Sikhs, both men, were drove over and shot dead by someone driving a truck in March 2011 at Elk Grove, California. According to reports local police is now investigating that whether the suspect who killed Sikhs in March 2011 is the same man, Wade M. Page, who was responsible for killing six Sikhs at a Sikh Gurudwara Sahib in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 5, 2012.

UK Sikhs & Kashmiris slam India’s colonialism; Protest outside High Commission upset Indian officials

London, England (August 16, 2011): As per media reports leading Sikh and Kashmiri organisations held a joint protest outside India’s High Commission in London on Indian Independence Day, in a robust show of solidarity which upset Indian officials.

UK Advertising Standards Agency banned advert for offending Sikhs

London, England (August 15, 2012): As per media reprots Britain's advertising watchdog has banned an advert by a furniture shop that included an image of Guru Nanak and distorted sacred Sikh verses to suit the company.

US Congress introduces resolution demanding FBI to track hate crimes against Sikhs

Ludhiana (August 15, 2012): According to information provided by Sikh Coalition some members of the United State's House of Representatives have introduced a resolution condemning hate crimes against Sikh Americans and supporting the community's demand that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) track such crimes.

Sikhs praise US Govt. for quick response And Criticise India for it’s foolishness & immaturity

Ludhiana (August 15, 2012): On Sunday 12 August, special memorial services were held at many Gurdwaras across the globe, including one by Sikhs in Switzerland at the Gurdwara Sahib in Langenthal.

Sikhs in USA seek apology and arrest of Indian officials after Delhi flag burning

San Francisco, USA (August 12, 2012): Sikh-American community leaders on August 10, 2012 (Friday) demanded an apology from India after political activists in New Delhi burned American flags to protest the Oak Creek Wisconsin Sikh Gurdwara murders.

Allow Sikhs to wear turban, beard in NY Police Department

New York/Ludhiana (August 12, 2012): As per information the Chief Financial Officer of New York City, Comptroller John C. Liu, has called on Mayor Bloomberg to reform NY Police Department (NYPD) policy to allow Sikh officers to serve without having to forsake their turbans and beards.

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