Bhupindar Singh says the Sikh community has faced persistent discrimination, prejudice and bullying that intensified after the 9/11 attacks because they are often mistaken for Muslims. “This has ...
It is an unfortunate but undeniable fact that what our children learn in public school has become a more contentious issue over the past several years. Texas is not exempt from this difficult dialogue ...
A N.J. resident drafted a resolution urging the state to incorporate instruction on Sikhism into grade-school curriculum. Community members say it could help prevent bullying. Head Priest Giani Gurjit ...
As a student in New Jersey in 2017, Gurjap Kaur Kohli, now 17, was proud to be a resident of the first state to mandate teaching about Sikhism in schools. Fast forward six years and she’s happy to see ...
Kavneet Singh says his Sikh religion is widely misunderstood and he believes that has led to a sharp increase in bias crimes. Anti-Sikh hate crimes have been rising again, according to the FBI, up ...
When he was elected in 2017, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla became the first mayor of the Sikh faith in New Jersey. It was a proud achievement for the Passaic-born Bhalla — and a far cry from his time ...
Makheer Singh stood in front of the Darbar hall of a Sikh worship center in Southern California this summer − packed with several hundred people waiting for the teenager to play the taus. As he played ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I will be taking you around the world—looking at the power of values. When independent researcher Parmjit of Kashi House asked Dr ...