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sheshe2

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Fri Mar 31, 2017, 03:23 PM Mar 2017

Sikh Journalist Ties His Turban In Honor Of Timothy Caughman In Powerful Video

“There is a growing epidemic of hate in this country. It can only be fought with love.”





As a member of a minority group often falsely profiled and attacked over the perception of its alignment with extremist views, Singh knows better than most the perils of racial and religious prejudice.


“If a Muslim, or someone who ‘looked like me’ had slayed an innocent person in the streets of New York ― especially if that person had been white ― I believe the whole United States would’ve been crying ‘jihad,’ and this would still be trending in the news,” Singh told The Huffington Post. “I believe the outrage this event called for is not present. I believe the discussion on the issue of domestic terrorism is not happening as loudly as it should in my country.”


In a powerful statement of solidarity, Singh tied his turban in front of those gathered in Times Square to honor Caughman’s life. For many Sikhs, the turban is a sacred article of faith and a symbol of equality.


“Every day I know when I put this turban on my head I’m putting myself in hate’s way. But I’m not scared to do so because for me putting my turban on is the most American thing I can do,” Singh said.



Watch the powerful video at the link.

Read More: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/angad-singh-timothy-caughman_us_58dd52e4e4b0e6ac70935777?section=us_black-voices

The power of humanity.



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Sikh Journalist Ties His Turban In Honor Of Timothy Caughman In Powerful Video (Original Post) sheshe2 Mar 2017 OP
Beautiful. wildeyed Mar 2017 #1
It was, wildeyed. Thank you. sheshe2 Mar 2017 #2
powerful luvMIdog Mar 2017 #3
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