Sikh Coalition

The Sikh Coalition is a Sikh-American advocacy group that defends Sikh civil rights founded in 2011 with offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Fremont, California.[1]

Demonstrators marching against bullying in schools in Richmond Hill, NY on June 30, 2008

The Sikh Coalition, originally named the Coalition of Sikh Organizations of New York, was founded after three Sikh-Americans were assaulted as a "reprisal attack" after the aftermath of 9/11, at a time when the American public "began to equate the turban and beard with the face of terror."[1]

Background

The Sikh Coalition was formed on the night of September 11, 2001 by volunteers in reaction to a wave of aggressive attacks against Sikh Americans throughout the United States. It is now the largest Sikh Civil Rights organization. Its community-based group seeking to promote equal and human justice for all citizens.[2]

COVID-19

The Sikh Coalition helped 500,000 Sikhs living in America understanding the pandemic better.[3]

See also

References
  1. Kai-Hwa Wang, Frances (2016-09-09). "15 Years After 9/11 Founding, The Sikh Coalition Builds a 'Path Forward'". NBC News. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  2. "Sikh Coalition Inc: A nonprofit organization". mightycause. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  3. "US Sikh Coalition publishes COVID-19 guidelines in Punjabi". The Statesman. 2020-03-26. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
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