In California alone, tens of thousands of truckers trace their heritage to India. The state is home to half of the Sikhs in the U.S. — members of a monotheistic faith with origins in 15th century India whose followers are best recognized by the uncut hair and turbans many men wear. At Sikh temples in Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield and Riverside, the majority of worshipers are truck drivers and their families.

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Bright colors and loud music followed the parade Saturday afternoon as more than 1,500 people made their way down Commercial, Hoyt and 12th streets.

Source: Sikh parade in Salem is one of celebration and restoration

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Mayor Ravinder Bhalla of Hoboken, N.J., did not let his turban and beard — which are central to his Sikh faith — stand in the way of serving his community. In fact, the way Bhalla has held true to the tenants of his religion, even in the face of bias, while rising up to take the keys of his city, can serve as an inspiration to all, Houstonian Bobby Singh said. Singh is an active member of the local Sikh community and, for the past 25 years, has worked with the Houston Police Department and the Federal Bur

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Yesterday, the New York State Senate unanimously voted to pass Senate Bill 4037, which prohibits New York employers from discriminating against employees due to their religious attire, including grooming observations.Senate Bill 4037 makes it very clear that employers have an obligation to provide reasonable accommodations for religious attire and grooming practices, such as the Sikh turban and unshorn hair. This critical piece of legislation was inspired by the Sikh Coalition’s advocacy efforts in 2011 a

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Hola Mohalla is a three-day festival of bravery. The Sikh holiday of Hola Mohalla (Hola) takes place during the first month of the lunar calendar, Chet. This most often occurs during the month of March and takes place a day after the Hindu festival that is called Holi. This unique holiday doesn’t just occur on […]

Source: Sikhs Celebrate Hola Mohalla - World Religion News

coalition of faith groups is showing up at the state capitol every Tuesday and taking on two big tasks: Pushing legislators for policy that reflects their values and trying to redefine the political voice of the faithful in Colorado. At the launch of Faithful Tuesdays in February, prayers from a Reform rabbi and a Unitarian pastor caused the heads of those gathered to bow, and short sermon-style speeches from a Catholic priest and an African Methodist Episcopal layperson echoed around the grand halls on th

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Shared Values, Unique Stories

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Filmed at the Indianapolis International Airport, ‘SINGH’ is slated to release next month.

Source: US Teen Makes Film on Sikh Man Behind America’s Turban Policy Change - News18

Stories that connect us and sometimes even change the world.

Source: Sikh Americans are giving free food to thousands of workers affected by the government shutdown.

Stories that connect us and sometimes even change the world.

Source: Sikh Americans are giving free food to thousands of workers affected by the government shutdown.

It was passed the same day that the first two female Muslim congress members took office

Source: Congress Rule Change Allows Religious Headwear on House Floor | Time

(RNS) — Scholars, faith leaders, activists and other experts predict what changes the American and global religious landscapes will see after the New Year.

Source: What's coming for religion in 2019? Here's what the experts predict. - Religion News Service

Colorado University Sikh Student Association hosts first Langar on a college campus in Colorado

Source: First Langar on a college campus in Colorado | SikhNet