The nation’s oldest Sikh civil rights org. focused on building leadership and capacity in the Sikh American community. RTs/Likes not necessarily endorsements.
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How Do We Reflect on the Vision of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib?
Join SikhRI for an in-person conversation on Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Life, Vision & Wisdom, authored by Harinder Singh (@1Force).
Hosted by Manpreet Kaur Chadha & Dr. Arinder Singh Chadha, this gathering invites us to pause and reflect on the life, vision, and wisdom of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. With humility and intention, we will explore how the Guru’s teachings shape our understanding of courage, responsibility, and connection with the Divine, while inspiring us to turn inward and consider how his vision continues to guide the way we live, lead, and serve.
📅 Saturday, 12 September 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
📍 Los Olivos Community Center, 101 Alfonso, Irvine, CA 92618
Featuring Harinder Singh in conversation with Dr. Gurpreet Singh Ahuja, with Kiran Kaur guiding the afternoon.
Seating is limited. Register in advance: eventbrite.com/e/guru-gobind…
Come for a thoughtful conversation and an opportunity to engage with Guru Gobind Singh Sahib’s life, vision, and wisdom in community.
@SALDEF #SikhCommunity #Sikhs #SikhRI #California #SikhRIEvent
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Who gets to tell our stories, and why does it matter right now? 🎬🍿
At a time when our narratives are shaped without us, YOUR voice is essential.
Join SALDEF’s #SikhsinStorytelling in LA on April 25th at the @FowlerMuseum, UCLA.
🎟️ Tickets on Sale NOW: saldef.org/sikhsinla
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Sikh Woman Deported After ICE Arrest, Sparking Outcry Over Treatment
@SALDEF
#HarjitKaur #SarabjitKaur #Deportation #ICE #ImmigrationDetention #SikhAmericanCommunity #ImmigrantCommunity #SALDEF #SikhCoalition #JakaraMovement #DeepakAhluwalia #indicanews
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SB-509 is a crucial piece of legislation to keep all our communities safe. As Hindu Americans, we stand with @sikhcoalition @SALDEF & our many community partners in support of this bill. Refuse to let a vocal minority hijack our real concerns about transnational repression
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For the first time ever, Virgin Atlantic flew with both Captain Jaspal Singh and First Officer Harinder Singh Chandan at the helm — a proud first for the airline and a powerful moment for the Sikh community across the globe.
Not just pilots. Panth da maan.
Not just a flight. A flight into history.
With turbans on and hearts full, they flew not just a plane, but the dreams of generations that never saw themselves in this seat.
Representation like this? It’s not just rare—it’s revolutionary.
#SikhPilot #VirginAtlantic #Sikh #RepresentationMatters #KhalsaPride #RealInspiration #SikhsInAviation #ProudSinghs #BreakingBarriers #SimpleRealPowerful
ALT Two Sikh pilots wearing turbans and uniforms smiling inside the cockpit of a commercial aircraft. Both have captain stripes on their shoulders and ID lanyards around their necks. They are seated side-by-side in front of the flight controls, representing a proud moment of Sikh representation in aviation.
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rest easy #FaujaSingh
you will be deeply missed.
thank you for doing so much for me growing up in east london, the community and the entire world.
showing the world that age, really is just a number…
❤️🩹
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SALDEF calls on @RepMaryMiller to issue an immediate apology for her reprehensible remarks from today, which are not only inexcusable but also fundamentally at odds with the principles on which our country was founded.
These remarks are now deleted. (1/4)
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Freedom of religion and celebrating our great diversity are core American values — especially in Jersey.
This hateful attack on our Sikh community makes clear that some people still haven't gotten the memo.
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A Sikh man, Balbir Singh Sodhi, was murdered in my district after 9/11 because he was mistaken for an Arab Muslim.
Arizona's Sikh community transformed that senseless act of hate into a powerful call for peace and understanding. It's a lesson I hope my colleague from Illinois can come to learn.
The House has welcomed faith leaders of all backgrounds—priests, rabbis, imams, and more. We’re blessed to live in a nation founded upon religious liberty.
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@RepMaryMiller if U've any shame, apologize or enroll in a human history-101 class ... @SANSoCal stands in unconditional solidarity w/@SALDEF @sikh_coalition @JakaraMovement @southasiansoar @SABALegal @StopAAPIHate @IndiaWest @KulkarniManju @veenadubal @SumunLPendakur
SALDEF calls on @RepMaryMiller to issue an immediate apology for her reprehensible remarks from today, which are not only inexcusable but also fundamentally at odds with the principles on which our country was founded.
These remarks are now deleted. (1/4)
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Wishing a happy Vaisakhi to everyone in Virginia and around the world celebrating today.
Let’s use this day to recommit ourselves to serving our community and those in need.
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Guru Nanak was my kind of guy. Lots of good stories but I think my slight fave was when his parents called a doctor because Guru Nanak did not seek the materialistic things which others sought in life. So he was considered abnormal.
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I understand these are uncertain and frightening times, particularly for our immigrant communities. As the son of immigrants, I deeply emphasize with the challenges many are now facing.
Hoboken stands united in support of our neighbors, regardless of where you were born or who your parents are, and will continue to be a fair, welcoming and inclusive city for all who call it home.
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It’s Giving Tuesday!!! Please consider donating to SALDEF. Our organization not only supports Sikhs, but fights for issues that affect all minority groups and populations. And their work is needed more now than ever.
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday and we're asking you to join us in making history once again.
Please consider making a generous donation: saldef.org/givingtuesday
Your support will directly impact #SikhVOTE:
🗳️Voter Registration Drives
💼Policy Advocacy
📕Community Education
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Through the #SikhLEAD internship program you’ll have the chance to:
•Get 1:1 mentorship
•Work at a prestigious internship
•Make lifelong friends from across the country
•Join an alumni network of 500+
Don’t wait. Apply today: saldef.org/sikhlead
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Start your future with an internship with @SALDEF.
Do you have summer plans yet?
It’s never too early to get started >>> SikhLEAD Internship applications for summer 2025 are now open!
Get a prestigious internship, a personal mentor, and make lifelong friends. Apply today saldef.org/sikhlead
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🗓️Tomorrow at 6pm PST / 9pm EST we will be holding a post-election community healing circle. We will be joined by caste abolitionist leaders, mindfulness healers, and somatic practitioners.✍🏿To join this special place of care and healing, register at bit.ly/electionhealingcircle
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.@SALDEF has conducted the largest #Sikh Voter Mobilization Effort in U.S. History! Visit their election hub at saldef.org/sikhvote2024 and share your voting story with #SikhVOTE to join the movement for #electionday2024
#ElectionDay2024 is sure to be historic!
Share your ‘I Voted’ sticker pictures with us by using #SikhVOTE to encourage Sikh Americans across the nation to do the same! Let’s make sure our community is represented at the polls 🙌🏽
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We are offering @lyft codes available for use through the end of Election Day. These codes can be used for transportation to and from polling locations!
Use code APIAVOTE25 to unlock your free ride today!
Each ride code is $25 per person and is valid until 11/5 at 11:59pm.
