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As of 2024, an estimated 3.7 million Americans have Arab roots. Arab Americans, one of the most prominent immigrant groups, migrated to the U.S. in the late 1800s. Since their migration to the U.S., the group has typically leaned Democratic
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College is a time marked by an exploration of oneself, community and friendship. A time centered on the excitement of new beginnings also comes with many questions to ask yourself. To begin with, who will you meet and make friends with?
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Judge Manpreet Singh looking at the painting of her being sworn in as Harris County Civil Court’s first Sikh judge. The painting is made by the widely known UK Sikh artist, Amandeep Singh—most commonly known by his Instagram handle @Inkquisitive.
In the aftermath of what was deemed to be one of the worst terrorist attacks on American soil, the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing serves as a poignant reminder of what the reality of the war on terror was really like in the first decade of the 21st century
India, a nation home to over 2,000+ ethnic groups and widely celebrated for its cultural diversity and commitment to democratic principles. Yet in recent decades, most citizens feel otherwise. With persistent scrutiny over the treatment of minority communities,
The Emergency period, spanning from 1975 to 1977, marked what folks say was arguably the most darkest chapter in India’s political history. Stemming from Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s decision to suspend democratic freedoms and impose authoritarian rule,
The Sikh community in India too has had a complex historical narrative with India. Since the religion’s origination in 1469 in the region of Punjab, Sikhs time and time again have come under persecution and subjection.
It is not just a single facet of one’s life that changes when they are incarcerated. Suddenly after one is incarcerated they become disenfranchised of many granted rights and freedoms. Currently in the United States,
The Nation of Religion Suppression The suppression of minority voices, as exemplified by the instances discussed, raises serious concerns about India’s commitment to secularism and democratic values
Harbani Kohli is pursuing a double-major at American University in Broadcast Journalism and Legal Studies with a minor in Asian Diaspora Studies, Harbani intends to pursue a career at the intersection of both degrees in political journalism.
Harbani is currently interning as a Press Intern at the United States Senate. In search of more representation in press and journalism, Harbani’s yearning to uplift communities, especially historically marginalized groups has been a compass in leading her in involvement and advocacy work.
A third-generation Sikh American, Harbani’s passion for amplifying Sikh voices inspired her to start American University’s first ever Sikh Students Association on campus. Mobilizing the Sikh community and raising awareness of the Sikh faith
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