Northern California Seminar Urges Unity Against Caste Violence and Religious Persecution
Sikh and Christian leaders gathered at Trinity Anglican Church in Marysville for a forum on Caste violence and religious persecution in India.
Minorities in California Join Arms in Solidarity Around Indian Martyrs
Sikhs, Christians, Muslims, and African American leaders commemorated the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of Punjabi human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.
Modi Followers Assault American Christian Peacefully Protesting in California
“I will break you,” threatens Modi follower while shoving protester in view of police The following is a personal report by Pieter Friedrich, an advisor to Organization for Minorities of…
Congressman Honda’s Invitation of Indian PM Disturbs Human Rights Advocates
“Nothing short of a complete boycott will satisfy the voices Modi has silenced,” say protesters San Jose, CA: Sept. 25, 2015 — A recent statement by Silicon Valley Congressman Mike…
San Jose Sikh Gurdwara to Host Seminar Remembering Murdered Indian Activist
Minorities commemorate 20th death anniversary of Sikh martyr Jaswant Singh Khalra San Jose, CA: Sept. 24, 2015 — Leadership from the Christian, Sikh, Muslim and Dalit communities will gather at…
Californians Warn San Jose City Council to Boycott PM Modi Visit
“No one should shake hands with a monster,” speakers tell council San Jose, CA: Sept. 25, 2015 — “I must warn you that your presence places a stamp of approval…
Google CEO’s Plans to Meet Indian Premier Spark Protest
Demonstrators call Prime Minister Modi a monster, chanting: “Shame on Google” Mountain View, CA: Sept. 20, 2015 — As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to tour Silicon Valley tech…
Alliance for Justice and Accountability Coordinates Coalition Protest of Modi
Modi reception in CA is designed for “rehabilitating his image as a pogrom-tainted politician,” say protesters San Jose, CA: Sept. 16, 2015 — A coalition of South Asian Americans and…
“Google, Shun Modi” South Asian Coalition Will Ask at Press Conference
Silicon Valley’s Googleplex to fete Indian Prime Minister as South Asian Americans question his human rights record Mountain View, CA: Sept. 16, 2015 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plans…
U.S. State Department Response on Surat Singh Khalsa Sidesteps Action
Supporters of hunger-striker in India renew outreach to U.S. Congress Washington, D.C.: Sept. 13, 2015 — A U.S.-based human rights group is reaching out to several congressional offices to ask…