Sikhs and Civil Rights: Standing on the Shoulders of Dr. King
This past Friday, the White House hosted the first-ever policy briefing on Sikh civil rights issues. Amardeep Singh, Director of Programs for the Sikh Coalition and Commissioner for the White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders, opened the event with a jakara, a traditional way in which Sikhs announce their presence. As far as I know, it was also the first-ever jakara to resound in the halls of the White House.
Contributing Scholars
Pluralism ProjectThe Pluralism Project, founded and directed by Dr. Diana L. Eck, is a twenty-year research project on the changing religious landscape of the United States. Through an expanding network of affiliates and student researchers, we document the contours of our multi-religious society, explore new forms of interfaith engagement, study the impact of religious diversity in civic life, and contextualize these findings within a global framework.
Oliver GoodrichOliver Goodrich, 31, is currently pursuing an MEd in Religious Education at Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry. Prior to his studies at BC, Oliver worked for a decade in music ministry and college student development in the Boston area.
Jai MirchandaniJai Mirchandani is a recent undergraduate of The George Washington University, The London School of Economics, and New York University. He holds degrees and certificates in Finance, International Business, East Asian Religions, Managerial Economics and Strategy, Residential Property Management, and Management Practices. His leading initiative is to support the Dharma both materially and spiritually.