The Sikh Coalition is a Sikh-American non-profit advocacy group that defends Sikh civil rights founded in 2001 with offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Fremont, California.[1]
The Sikh Coalition, was originally named the Coalition of Sikh Organizations of New York. Sikh-Americans were attacked as a "retribution attack" after 9/11, thus leading to the founding of the group, at a time when the American public "began to equate the turban and beard with the face of terror."[1]
It actively engages in legal advocacy, working towards legislative reforms to safeguard Sikh civil rights. The organization offers legal support and assistance to individuals who have faced discrimination or hate crimes based on their Sikh identity.[2]
- ^ a b Kai-Hwa Wang, Frances (2016-09-09). "15 Years After 9/11 Founding, The Sikh Coalition Builds a 'Path Forward'". NBC News. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "About Sikhs". Conference of European Rabbis. Retrieved June 12, 2023.