Sikh Coalition
The Sikh Coalition is a Sikh-American advocacy group that defends Sikh civil rights founded in 2001 with offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Fremont, California.[1]
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[]
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The Sikh Coalition helped 500,000 Sikhs living in America understanding the pandemic better.[3]
See also[]
- The New York Foundation
- Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund
- Sikhs for Justice
References[]
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Sikh Coalition Inc: A nonprofit organization". mightycause. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- ^ "US Sikh Coalition publishes COVID-19 guidelines in Punjabi". The Statesman. 2020-03-26. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
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- Political advocacy groups in the United States
- Legal advocacy organizations in the United States
- Sikhism in the United States
- Sikhism in New York (state)
- Sikh organisations
- Organizations established in 2001
- Anti-racist organizations in the United States