Source: The Oswego Palladium-Times

On December 19, 2001, The Oswego Palladium-Times published the editorial "Alleged hate crime brings shame to county." It described the arson at Gobind Sadan as "a black eye for Oswego County." The crime "has drawn national media attention, while the investigation is being assisted by not only local law authorities, but state and federal officials as well. ... Oswego County District Attorney Dennis Hawthorne said, 'The seeds for such conduct of those arrested were planted in their minds for several years, possibly by an...

Source: www.satyacircle.com

http://www.satyacircle.com/rathod3.html

On December 19, 2001, Satyacircle.com published another view on South Asian solidarity in the editorial "E Pluribus Unum: Out of Many, One." It noted, "While the invocation of this phrase certainly is appropriate for America as a whole, its message is particularly relevant to the South Asian-American community, which has been placed under considerable strain over the past few weeks. As increasing numbers of South Asian...

Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20011218-9999_1m18sikh.html

On December 18, 2001, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported "Hate-crime victim is slowly getting her life back on the road." The article noted, "It's been three months since Swaran Kaur Bhullar, a Sikh, was stabbed while sitting in her car at an intersection on Miramar Road, apparently by someone who mistook her for an Arab or Muslim. 'I'm trying to...

Source: The Connecticut Post

http://www.connpost.com/Stories/0,1002,3750%257E278247,00.html

On December 15, 2001, The Connecticut Post reported "New owner fatally shot at W. Haven gas station." It continued, "Amar Sachdeva, 46, of North Main Street, was working alone behind the counter of his Mobil station on Orange Avenue around 8 p.m. when he was shot in the chest with a handgun, police said. ... Police haven't ruled out any possible motives, including...

Source: The Post-Standard

http://www.syracuse.com/news/syrnewspapers/index.ssf?/newsstories/20011215_rnfire.html

On December 15, 2001, The Post-Standard reported "3 Arrested in Temple Fire." The article noted, "Three teen-agers told police they plotted to burn down a Sikh temple in Palermo last month because they thought the people who worshipped there supported the recent terrorist attacks. ... In their statements to police, the teens...

Source: The Lansing State Journal

http://www.lsj.com/news/local/011214indians_3b.html

On December 14, 2001, The Lansing State Journal reported, "Indian community helps food bank feed the hungry." The article noted, "Leaders of the area's Indian community Thursday apologized for donating only $10,000 to the Greater Lansing Food Bank this year. But food bank officials were thrilled to receive the money from one of their largest donors during a lunch for senior citizens...

Source: The Kansas City Star

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On December 12, 2001, The Kansas City Star reported that "since Sept. 11, leaders in government - like those in schools, hospitals, media and business - want to be sure they are discharging their duties with particular sensitivity to religious concerns... As part of a recognition of pluralism in the [Kansas City] area, Jackson County Executive Katheryn J. Shields is developing a six-month calendar of community open houses scheduled by ethnic and faith...

Source: The Renton Reporter

Source: EEOC

http://www.eeoc.gov/meetings/12-11-01.html

On December 11, 2001, The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published remarks of Commission Members Cari M. Dominguez and Paul M. Igasaki from the meeting on "Employment Discrimination in the Aftermath of September 11" at EEOC headquarters. Remarks of panelists, which include Dr. Ziad Asali of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, Amardeep Singh of The Sikh Coalition, Jean AbiNader of the Arab American...

Source: The Democrat and Chronicle

http://www.rochesternews.com/1211story5.html

On December 11, 2001, The Democrat and Chronicle reported "Diverse area delegation on visit to ground zero." The article noted, "An interfaith delegation from Rochester will journey to New York City today. Approximately 50 participants -- representatives of the Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh communities -- will make the trip, hoping to reflect on the events of Sept. 11 and to solidify their...

Source: The Kane County Chronicle

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Source: United Press International

On December 10, 2001, The United Press International reported that "the 'real story' of the blaze at the Gobind Sadan shrine actually developed into a rather marvelous one, recounts Ralph Singh, the center's spokesman... Jews, Christians, Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists came out to express their solidarity, Singh recalled. And then there were individual acts of kindness... With a trembling voice, Ralph Singh spoke of the 'outpouring of love' the 100-strong congregation at the former farmstead received from neighbors and...

Source: The Gainesville Sun

http://www.gainesvillesun.com/DAYBREAK/articles/2001-12-09interfaith.shtml

On December 9, 2001, The Gainesville Sun featured the article "Marriage of faiths." The article profiles interfaith families: "In the Kellerman household, the union is not only one of faith, it is also one of cultures." The article notes that the Unitarian father, Ed, and Sikh mother, Sarjit, are raising their son in the Sikh faith. "But the...

Source: The Daily News

http://www.dailynews.com/news/articles/1201/08/new04.asp

On December 8, 2001 The Daily News reported "Valley Sikh's beating branded as hate crime." The article began, "Since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, liquor store owner Surinder Singh Sidhu has been wearing a star-spangled turban to show his patriotism -- and to protect himself. For a Sikh fearful of being mistaken for a Muslim, it worked until this week when, he said, thugs entered his...