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Wisconsin Shooting Rampage Isn't Just A Sikh Issue, Harpreet Singh, Simran Singh
Wisconsin Shooting Rampage Isn't Just A Sikh Issue, Harpreet Singh, Simran Singh
Simran Jeet Singh
The recent massacre in Wisconsin has brought about a mix of emotions for the Sikh community in San Antonio. While we have been deeply saddened by the loss, we have been touched by the support of our neighbors.
These acts of kindness remind us that this is not just a Sikh issue. The shooter violated basic human dignity and fundamental civil rights, and we must respond as a united community.
Our responses should be guided by our ideals, and our Sikhi tradition offers a few basic messages that inform a Sikh response to the massacre.
The Texas That I Love Has No Place For Bigotry, Simran Singh
The Texas That I Love Has No Place For Bigotry, Simran Singh
Simran Jeet Singh
I grew up watching the Dallas Cowboys, eating barbecue and tubing down the Guadalupe River. My childhood in Texas is one that many can relate to, but for the fact that I'm Sikh. I wear a turban, and I have witnessed discrimination throughout my life simply because I look different. While I left Texas to pursue a career in academics and interfaith work 10 years ago, my heart has never left the state in which my family's American dream was born. Through my work, I have seen minority communities struggle with being the unwarranted targets of misguided bigotry and prejudice …
Revisiting The Victim Narrative, Simran Singh
Revisiting The Victim Narrative, Simran Singh
Simran Jeet Singh
After a white supremacist opened fire at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek in August, significant media resources have been devoted to describing, analyzing and attempting to explain the event. A few of the prominent themes have included buzzwords such as "unprecedented," "victimization" and "suffering" endured by Sikhs in America. Although these buzzwords rightfully point to the challenges faced by Sikh Americans, they fail to aptly capture the spirit and attitude with which Sikhs have embraced such challenges throughout history.
Ins And Outs Of Queens. Richmond Hill, Shabana Sharif, Simran Singh
Ins And Outs Of Queens. Richmond Hill, Shabana Sharif, Simran Singh
Simran Jeet Singh
The streets of Richmond Hill, Queens are known for their vibrant and flavorful customs. Richmond Hill is home to many different communities including the largest Indo-Caribbean community in the United States, and a growing Punjabi community. Come and join to learn more about Richmond Hill.