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Sikh

[seek, sik] / sik, sɪk /
NOUN
adherent of Sikhism
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The Sikh Coalition noted that the DHS post comes as the country mourns the 25th anniversary of 9/11, after which Sikhs were targeted for hate crimes.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Deadly accidents in Florida and San Bernardino County last year brought scrutiny to Sikh Punjabi truck drivers, who make up an estimated 20% of the U.S. trucking workforce.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

The attack comes after police confirmed last week that they were investigating threatening calls made to two Sikh gurdwaras in Calgary, two hours south of where Friday's attack took place.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

This is evident in the depiction of Kip, a Sikh man finding his way in the English world of colonialism.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

Now I look at him and think Sikh.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani

The Sikh Coalition noted that the DHS post comes as the country mourns the 25th anniversary of 9/11, after which Sikhs were targeted for hate crimes.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

“We remain fearless in identifying as Sikhs — even when our government portrays us as enemies,” the coalition wrote on X.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Many Sikhs fled the violence to the U.S. and Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Singh said at the march that attacks on Sikhs had taken place "up and down the country" every day since Digwa was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 21 years in prison.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

There were Sikhs from the Punjab who never cut their hair but tucked it all up under their turbans.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan




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