Sikhism

One Woman's Return to an Ashram Lifestyle

June 20, 2003

Source: Sebastian Sun

On June 20, 2003 the Sebastian Sun reported that "born to Sikh parents at an ashram in Miami, Saraswati Rose was exposed to meditation, yoga and the spiritual quest at a young age. Her parents met at the Miami religious community and were attracted to the Sikh faith — a religion from India — because of its focus on discipline... Dietary preferences aside, Rose, 29, led a pretty average life in Orlando. She attended public school and got a degree in cosmetology from Orlando Tech in 1994... 'I was living with my boyfriend, partying,...

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Stanford Baccalaureate Celebration Acknowledges Diverse Religious Traditions

June 18, 2003

Source: Stanford Report

http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2003/june18/bac-618.html

On June 18, 2003 the Stanford Report reported that "Sumir Meghani, a graduating senior in economics, read... lines of Hindu scripture Saturday morning in the Quad at the beginning of the 2003 [Stanford] Baccalaureate Celebration... The event, which also included readings, prayers and music from the Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Christian and Shinto traditions, took place on an...

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Interfaith Activity in Dutchess County, NY

June 15, 2003

Source: Poughkeepsie Journal

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On June 15, 2003 the Poughkeepsie Journal reported that "Dutchess County [NY] truly is a melting pot of religious faiths -- and religious tolerance... 'In many ways the county is very diverse and it breeds tolerance,' said Michael Tori, a religion professor at Marist College... The county may be nearly three-fourths Roman Catholic, but not one faith dominates, he said... 'For the most part, there has been a very good-hearted...

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Growing Sikh Population in Solano County, CA

June 12, 2003

Source: Daily Republic

http://www.dailyrepublic.com/articles/2003/06/12/news/news1.txt

On June 12, 2003 the Daily Republic reported that "as a young girl growing up in Fairfield, Inderpal Biring remembers seeing only a handful of East Indian children like herself in elementary school... While out in the city's shopping centers with her parents, she remembers spotting only a few East Indians, young or old... Now at the age of 25, Biring, a University of...

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Mohinderjit Singh Saini Appointed to the Palatine Zoning Board of Appeals

June 12, 2003

Source: SMART

http://www.sikhmediawatch.org/news/newsdetail.asp?newsid=429

On June 12, 2003 SMART reported that "the Palatine Village Council [IL] recently approved the appointment of Mohinderjit Singh Saini to the Palatine Zoning Board of Appeals... Mayor Rita Mullins proposed Saini's name proclaiming that he was an extremely qualified candidate because of his education, professional background, past experience and community service record in Palatine... The...

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Lathrop California Officials Pass Resolution Deploring Racial and Religious Hate Crimes against Sikh Community

June 10, 2003

Source: The Modesto Bee

http://www.modbee.com/local/story/6934212p-7869434c.html

On June 10, 2003 The Modesto Bee reported that "the city of Lathrop [CA] has passed a resolution deploring hatred and crimes targeting members of the Sikh community. Lathrop's Sikhs asked city officials for such a resolution after suffering racial and religious attacks after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. No one was physically injured, but the comments caused emotional pain,...

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Sikhs Hold Training for Bay Area "Peace Officers"

June 7, 2003

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/default.asp

On June 7, 2003 the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the Bay area held the "first-ever training for peace officers in how to more sensitively work with the Sikh community as well as with Muslims and other groups that have experienced increased hostility and suspicion since Sept. 11." In attendance were "dozens of law enforcement personnel," along with Sikh men and women.

U.S. Sikhs Participate in Memorial Day Observances

June 3, 2003

Source: KCRA Channel

http://www.thekcrachannel.com/holidays/2228205/detail.html

On June 3, 2003 KCRA Channel reported that "a special tribute took place in Sacramento County Memorial Day to honor the men and women who died fighting for U.S. freedom... The ceremony took place at Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery in Orangevale. It is the 36th year the ceremony has taken place... Diversity was a big theme at this year's parade. Representatives from the Sikh community...

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U.S. Senate Resolution Recognizes Important Role of Immigrants In American Society

May 29, 2003

Source: NCM

http://news.ncmonline.com/news/view_article.html?article_id=0a2a2412a725ed3fbe2c81db163889d7

On May 29, 2003 NCM reported that "the U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution last week recognizing the important role played in American society by immigrant communities some of whom have been under intense scrutiny by federal agencies since the 9/11 attacks. Civil liberties groups applauded the vote but urged the...

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Californian Sikhs Celebrate the Punjabi American Heritage Festival

May 26, 2003

Source: Appeal-Democrat

http://www.appeal-democrat.com/052603/5262003dlw26punjabi.shtml

On May 26, 2003 the Appeal-Democrat reported that "the [Punjabi American Heritage Festival at the Yuba-Sutter {CA} Fairgrounds] drew thousands of people, who either sat on the ground in the shade or stood under the trees listening to music. The Punjabi-American Heritage Society organized the event... Event-goers wandered among the vendors' displays and ate at food booths...

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Update: Memorial Day 02

May 26, 2003

Source: Milford Daily News

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On May 26, 2003 the Milford Daily News reported that "about 600 people who gathered in the Millis High School [MA] auditorium yesterday to mark Memorial Day were asked to imagine they were on the parade route... The traditional ceremony began with a prayer offered by Kathy May of St. Paul's Church followed by the placing of the wreath by John Sheehan of American Legion Post 208 and the reading of the necrology by Edwin Waite of...

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