Langar on the Hill in the Media: Front Page Coverage and More!

Read the Media Coverage: Langar on the Hill 2015

This year, more than ever, Americans are learning about langar and the Sikh values of service and community through SALDEF’s “Langar on the Hill” program. The 2015 Langar was the largest Congressional gathering in Sikh American history and it was covered on the front page of Roll Call, a paper received by every member of Congressional and White House Staff!

A record 17 members of Congress and over 350 congressional staff members and community members attended the event.  The program was co-sponsored by Congressman Mike Honda’s office and organized by SALDEF’s 2015 SikhLEAD Internship class.

Read the front page of Roll Call: Second Hill Langar Raises Awareness About Sikh Faith

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Photo credit: Les Talusan/SALDEF

SALDEF SikhLEADers also educated non Sikhs about our faith with op-eds in The Huffington Post, The Aerogram, Brown Girl Magazine and India.com! You can also read additional SikhLEAD testimonials here.

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Bringing Langar and a Message of Egalitarianism to Capitol Hill [Photo credit: Les Talusan/SALDEF]

Countless community outlets,, like Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC)’s blog, featured the commentary made by guest speakers, which included Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI 1), Representative James Clyburn (D-SC 6), and Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA 3).  

 The American Bazaar  Hindustan Times
 India West  My Dosti
 The Times of India  Sher-e-Punjab (July 31)
 World Religion News

More coverage to come! Featured speakers included:

Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA 7) Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA 4) Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX 2)
Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr. (D-GA 2) Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA 2) Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI 1)
Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA 27) Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA 4) Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA 30)
Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC 6) Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA 7) Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA 41
Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-NY 14) Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA-9) Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC 2)
Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA 3) Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY 6) Chair Jenny Yang of the EEOC

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