· Keeping Media Accountable – CNN, Financial Times, ABC · Victory: AZ Governor Vetoes Bill to Remove 9/11 Victim from Memorial · Sikh Families Attend White House Easter Egg Roll · SALDEF Internships Available · Share Your Post-9/11 Story · Students: Apply for a Khoj Scholarship! Keeping Media Accountable – CNN, Financial Times, ABC 
On May 6, two major news outlets, CNN and Financial Times (FT), published online articles about Osama bin Laden using images of a Sikh to supplement the news stories. Both images were featured on the outlets’ homepages and were likely viewed by millions of readers. SALDEF contacted editors at both outlets and alerted them to the inappropriate use of the image, at which point both news outlets removed the images. FT acknowledged the error and provided a written apology. SALDEF is currently pursuing an apology from CNN. To read more, click here. SALDEF also contacted ABC regarding the What Would You Do? episode that was aired on May 6, 2011. During this episode, a Sikh American was portrayed to highlight the issue of employment discrimination, an experience many Sikh Americans face. While the programming certainly served to educate the public on Sikh Americans, SALDEF expressed concern that the individual in the segment was not an actual Sikh. To truly and accurately depict the situation in question, it would have been more effective to use an observant Sikh American. To view the segment, click here. Victory – AZ Governor Vetoes Bill to Remove 9/11 Victim from Memorial 
During a meeting on April 29 with the family of Balbir Singh Sodhi, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer vetoed HB 2230, a bill that would remove Balbir Singh Sodhi’s memorial from the state’s 9/11 memorial. SALDEF thanks the community for its immediate response to our Action Alert; over 7,500 letters were signed in less than three days asking that the Governor veto HB 2230. This success would not be possible without your support! SALDEF commends Rana Singh Sodhi, as well as the entire Sodhi family, and representatives of the Arizona Sikh American community for directly engaging with Rep. Kavanaugh, the bill’s sponsor, and Gov. Brewer to ensure the bill would be vetoed. Sikh Families Attend White House Easter Egg Roll 
On April 25, 2011, President Obama and the First Family hosted 30,000 people in their backyard for the 133rd White House Easter Egg Roll This year’s theme “Get Up and Go!” focused on promoting health and wellness. The White House specifically gave SALDEF 25 tickets to provide to Sikh American families. This is the second year the Obama administration has given SALDEF tickets to ensure Sikh Americans are represented at this festive event. SALDEF Internships Available 
The SALDEF Internship Program offers opportunities for political advocacy and leadership development to passionate and motivated youth. Students gain direct insight into issues of civil rights, public policy, and the legislative process. Interns gain practical experience in community organizing, research and writing, legal issues, political action, and educational outreach. We are currently seeking a Legislative Intern, Communications Intern, and Media Intern; click here for more information on each of these positions and how to apply. Share Your Post-9/11 Story 
As we approach the ten year anniversary of 9/11, SALDEF would like to hear your personal stories and experiences as a Sikh American. What did you or your family experience? How have the events of 9/11 affected you? Along with documenting specific incidents, we want to preserve our community’s story. Submit your written testimony, pictures, and videos at info@saldef.org. Students: Apply for a Khoj Scholarship! 
Khoj has announced three scholarships, worth $1000 each, for undergraduate students. The scholarships award students who have demonstrated humanitarian, academic, or all-around excellence. Applicants must be 17-25 years of age, currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at a four year institution, and a U.S. resident. The application, which can be downloaded here, must be submitted by July 1, 2011. Candidates that are short-listed will be interviewed to determine successful scholarship recipients.
