Know Your Rights Forum at the Jersey City Gurduwara
Jersey City, DC – SALDEF is hosting a Know Your Rights Forum on January 28, 2018, at 1:00 pm at the Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara, 1080 West Side Ave, Jersey City NJ 07306.
The purpose of the Know Your Rights Forum is to: (1) introduce Sikh American community members to agencies and groups that can address complaints, incidents, or issues they may have and (2) provide local, state, and federal government agencies the opportunity to build relationships with and address the specific needs of their local Sikh American community (3) provide local, state, and federal government agencies the opportunity to build relationships with and address the specific needs of their local Sikh American community.
Confirmed speakers include representatives from the FBI, New Jersey Dept. of Homeland Security and the ACLU. Unconfirmed speakers are TSA, DOJ-CRS, and EEOC. Attendees will also have the chance to ask questions about specific matters during the Q&A following the presentations.
SALDEF is committed to empowering the Sikh American community nationwide about their rights and how to exercise them without fear or hesitation.
WHO: Open invite to all
WHAT: Know Your Rights Forum at the Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara
WHEN: Sunday, January 28, 2018 – 1:00 p.m. EST
WHERE: 1080 West Side Ave, Jersey City NJ 07306.
READ MORE: Who are Sikh Americans (informational) www.saldef.org/who-are-sikh-
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Please direct any inquiries and RSVP to:
Gujari Singh
RSVP early to confirm private interviews with special guests.
About SALDEF: SALDEF is a 20 year old national Sikh American policy, media and educational organization. Our mission is to empower Sikh Americans by building dialogue, deepening understanding, promoting civic and political participation, and upholding social justice and religious freedom for all Americans.
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