Sikh American Spotlight: Manmeet Kaur and Prabhjot Singh Fight Hate and Poor Healthcare in Harlem SikhLEAD Internship Deadline- TONIGHT 11:59 PM EST Is the Sikh Image on the Rise? SALDEF Supports VRA Amendment Raising Awareness at an Orlando Magic Basketball Game SALDEF Continues TSA Trainings Order Sikh American Information Cards Today Sikh American Spotlight: Manmeet Kaur and Prabhjot Singh Fight Hate and Poor Healthcare in Harlem 
Despite being the target of a hate crime last fall in his Harlem neighborhood, Dr. Prabhjot Singh and his wife Manmeet Kaur continue their committed health care work in and for the community. Columbia University featured the couple in the article:The Wages of Health: Manmeet Kaur and Prabhjot Singh made a commitment to serving their community. Despite enduring a terrifying act of violence, they haven’t broken it. To read the entire article click here. SALDEF commends these two Sikh Americans for their resilience in the face of hate and their continued contributions to New York City exemplifying the true Sikh American spirit! Want to share something about your Sikh Sangat? Share your Sikh American Spotlight with SALDEF and the Sikh American community! Email SALDEF:info@saldef.org or tweet @saldef with #SikhMedia SikhLEAD Internship Deadline- TONIGHT 11:59 PM EST 
SikhLEAD partners with congressional offices, federal agencies and other DC based organizations to provide Sikh Americans with unique and enriching internship experiences–from working on communications and advocating for policies, to helping constituents. This internship program is an avenue to explore a potential career track, create a network of professional and personal contacts, develop real-world skills, and build confidence. The deadline is 11:59 EST February 14, 2014. Click here to apply now. Is the Sikh Image on the Rise? 
SALDEF commends American companies Axe and the Gap for portraying love and openness by using Sikhs in their campaigns. In light of last year’s hate crimes that spanned from Seattle to NYC, Sikh Americans should continue to find opportunities to to show our values of compassion, service and equality. SALDEF Board member and Howard Law Professor, Jasbir K. Bawa, discusses advertising and the use of Sikh imagery in an op-ed in The Daily Beast. Click here to read the article. Want to share your thoughts? Email us at info@saldef.org or tweet @saldef with #SikhMedia SALDEF Supports VRA Amendment SALDEF supports the bi-partisan VRA Amendment protecting the right to vote. This bill will enhance voting protection for those people who are limited in English proficiency by offering language assistance at polls—ensuring Sikh American participation and representation in both local and federal elections. It will also prevent states from discriminating against minorities by making all voting and district changes transparent and seeking federal approval for these changes. Voting is a fundamental right of all Sikh Americans. It allows each Sikh American a voice in the government, particularly as Sikhs seek to change discriminatory policies. SALDEF will continue to lobby for the VRA Amendment challenging discriminatory practices on behalf of all Sikh Americans. To learn more about VRA please click here. Raising Awareness at an Orlando Magic Basketball Game 
SALDEF was invited to participate in South Asia Night at an Orlando Magic basketball game on January 19, 2014. During the pre-game, SALDEF along with local area Sikh Americans helped to raise awareness by distributing Sikh American Information Cards and conducting a turban tying demonstration. Dozens of attendees had turbans tied and several kept their turbans on during the actual game. The event was organized as part of a broader event to celebrate South Asian culture. SALDEF is thankful to Dr. BP Sodhi and the local Sikh American community for organizing the event. SALDEF Continues TSA Trainings 
On January 23rd, SALDEF Northeast Regional Director, Jaswant Chani, conducted a Sikh awareness training—one of a series of ongoing Sikh awareness trainings—for 25 members of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Chelsea, MA. The three-and-a-half hour training provided information on the Sikh faith and theology, as well as the challenges facing Sikh Americans. The presentation included the viewing of SALDEF’s training video On Common Ground. This is a continuation of the partnership that SALDEF has had with TSA to train officers across the Northeast under SALDEF’s Law Enforcement Partnership Program. Order Sikh American Information Cards Today 
Educate your neighbors, friends, and co-workers about Sikh Americans in an easy, informative way through our newly redesigned Sikh Information Cards. The 2014 Sikh Information Cards are the size of a standard business card and feature full-color images of Sikh Americans, along with examples of core Sikh values and facts about Sikhs in the United States on the front and back of the card. Like the pocket calendars that were produced in the past, these new cards are perfect for distribution at your workplace, schools, convenience stores, gas stations, taxi cabs, restaurants, or public libraries. Sikhs across the nation have shared them with their friends, neighbors, customers, and local officials. Spanish Language cards are also available. The cards are available in bundles of 100 for $10 plus shipping and handling fees.
