WASHINGTON, DC: The Sikh community strongly voiced their concerns in Washington DC by meeting with over 20 members of Congress, the members of the Executive branch to advocate for Sikh civil and human rights at the 4th Annual Sikh Summit from Oct 1-3.
In the wake of the killings of six Sikhs in Wisconsin, Sikh members expressed their concern and fears of the growing rate at which hate crimes against Sikhs and other people of color have increased. In particular, the Sikh community faces a double tragedy; not only are their lives in danger because of the hate/bias but the hate crime itself goes unreported.
The major issues addressed were: hate crimes-focused primarily seeking an “Anti Sikh Category” in the forms, security at gurdwaras, employment discrimination, inclusion of Sikhism in educational curriculum, TSA policies and Sikhs being able to serve the armed forces of the United States wearing their article of faith.
The gathered Sikhs voiced their concerns singularly asking for recognition of who Sikhs are.
India Post News Service
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