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Simran Jeet Singh

Senior Religion Fellow, Sikh Coalition
New York City, NY

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Dr. Singh works to promote interreligious communication and a cultural understanding of islamophobia and anti-Sikh violence.

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Simran Jeet Singh is an award-winning educator, writer, activist, and scholar who believes deeply that love, equity, and justice are closely intertwined. 

He writes and speaks regularly on issues of diversity, inclusion, religion, civil rights, and hate violence, and his thought leadership extends to a number of audiences, from public venues like the White House and the Pentagon to university campuses and social justice groups.

Topics

  • Religion & Interfaith
  • US Politics
  • Hate Crimes and Violence

Issue Areas

Sikhism, Discrimination and Bigotry, Islam, Hate Violence/Hate Crimes, Race & Racism, Racial/Religious Profiling, Bigotry, National Security, US Politics, Interfaith Relations

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comments on ISIS, Terrorism

Articles, Publications and Appearances

The Terrorism Cases We Ignore
CNN | Aug 05, 2017
Confused Islamophobes Target American Sikhs
The Daily Show | Apr 26, 2016
A Muslim woman beat Abercrombie and Fitch. Why her Supreme Court victory is a win for all Americans
The Washington Post | Jun 01, 2015
9/11-era ignorance of Islam is infecting the age of Isis. We should know better
The Guardian | Sep 09, 2014
World Religions: Sikhs, Seventh-day Adventists & Mennonites
CBS Religion and Culture | Dec 14, 2014

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