"If you don't confront the ways in which you're perceived, then you don't really have any opportunity to shape your own narrative."

"Sikhi, at the end of the day, is about equality."

Lets Talk About Turbans (Gasp!)

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What the Sikh Turban Means

Today, and for the last 500 years, many Sikhs around the world have worn the turban as an expression of their faith and their commitment to serve humanity. Throughout history, Sikhs have worn the turban to signal their readiness to protect all people against injustice, regardless of faith, gender, caste, or color.

Today, a Sikh American who wears a turban signal that he or she is always ready to put him- or herself forward to serve the community’s needs. It represents their commitment to equality, unity, and service that are at the heart of the American ethic.

99% of people you see wearing a turban in America are Sikhs.

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“The opioid crisis is one of the many problems our country is facing today – it’s going to take all of us working together to move forward and improve our communities.  We have to do honest work within our local communities and help each other out.”

- Sandeep “Sonny” Singh Bains

“Everything Sikhism teaches is in tune with American values – respect, hard work, empathy, etc. Sikhism teaches me every day about how I can love, care for, and humanize those around me. As a Sikh American, I have learned what happens when a group or community is stereotyped and discriminated against because of ignorance, fear, etc. My role as a leader and woman is to constantly be challenging my own biases about the world around me so I can be a part of the solution to a global issue, not part of the problem.” said Serene Singh, Sikh American who received the world’s most prestigious scholarship. 

This New, National Effort Aims to Inform Americans about Their Sikh American Neighbors