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SUMMARY:HAF's Education Gala: Hinduism 101 Trivia Night
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Dr. Bhalla holds a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from Drake University\, an M.A. in International Relations from St. Mary’s University\, and a PhD in Culture\, Literacy\, and Language from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Prior to joining HAF\, she was the Online Education Manager for the Center for Applied Linguistics. An advocate for culturally and linguistically diverse students\, Dr. Bhalla has over ten years of experience teaching both English learners as well as pre-and in-service educators on how to best meet the needs of their students. 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LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
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SUMMARY:HAF Advocacy Forum 2020
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URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/advocacy-forum-2020
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
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UID:6506-1601586000-1601589600@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:HAF Dharma Advocates: Federal Policy Update & Advocacy Training Webinar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”6514″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”HAF Dharma Advocates: Federal Policy Update & Advocacy Training Webinar” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDate: Thursday\, October 1\, 2020 | Time: 9:00 – 10:00 pm ET | Online\, anywhere\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nJoin the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) Managing Director Samir Kalra\, Esq. and Director of Public Policy Taniel Koushakjian for an introductory and interactive advocacy training webinar with Hindu Americans from across the U.S. In this 60-minute webinar\, you will learn:\n\n\nWhat’s happening in Washington\, DC during the COVID-19 crisis;\n\n\nHindu American domestic and foreign policy priorities for 2020;\n\n\nHow to effectively advocate for Hindu American issues; and\,\n\n\nHow to use HAF tools and resources to make an impact in your community.\n\n\nThis is your chance to hear directly from HAF’s advocacy experts and public policy influencers who represent the interests of the Hindu American community in our nation’s capital.\nSpace is limited and Zoom registration is required. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the virtual training.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArfuqopjkpGdIf8DqR9f4y9ardvH60smmr” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Samir Kalra\, Esq.”][vc_column_text]Samir Kalra\, Esq.\, HAF Managing Director\, based in the Bay Area\, CA\, holds a JD from Santa Clara University School of Law. Mr. Kalra leads the Foundation’s human rights and public policy advocacy efforts and has led human rights fact finding missions\, served as a panelist at multiple Congressional briefings\, and authored formal testimony for Congressional Hearings on human rights\, foreign policy\, hate crimes\, and immigration. He has also led HAF’s textbook reform and Don’t Erase India education campaigns in California\, and has testified at California State Assembly and Senate Committee Hearings on Education and Hate Crimes. He previously served on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) Immigration Advisory Committee.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Taniel Koushakjian”][vc_column_text]Taniel S. Koushakjian is HAF’s Director of Public Policy\, based in Washington\, D.C. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University\, a M.A. in Political Management from The George Washington University\, and a Graduate Certificate in PACs & Political Management from The George Washington University. Prior to joining HAF\, Taniel worked as a political consultant and was a candidate for the Palm Beach County Commission. He previously worked as the Grassroots Director and Communications Director of the Armenian Assembly of America where he successfully advocated on a wide array of human rights\, international religious freedom\, U.S. foreign policy\, and appropriations issues. Taniel was selected as a 2018-2019 Fellow with the Anti-Defamation League Glass Leadership Institute\, as well as a 2019 Fellow with the James Madison Institute.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/dharma-advocates-webinar-october-2020
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hinduamerican.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/HAFN_20_059-DharmaAdvocatesWebGraphic_r2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171521
CREATED:20201022T002721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T001620Z
UID:6959-1603828800-1603832400@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:HAF Diwali Webinar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”6960″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tuesday\, October 27 | 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Learn how to bring Diwali to your children’s school and your city council”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nGetting a Diwail resolution passed is a community effort\, and HAF is here to help!\nHAF’s Dr. Shereen Bhalla and Taniel Koushakjian show how you can bring our soon-to-be-released Diwali Toolkit to your children’s teachers and how to get a Diwali resolution passed in your local city council. We walk you through a drafting resolution\, how to approach your city council\, and how to follow up.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsd-qqqDotGtbBSrWpy8e1lb7olb__3Nyu” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/diwali-resolution-toolkit-webinar
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hinduamerican.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Diwali_Nov14HeaderText.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171521
CREATED:20201112T013215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T014638Z
UID:7240-1605636000-1605639600@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:Hinduism and Climate Protection: Faith in Action
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nNovember 17 | 6-7pm ET | Online\, anywhere\nHinduism and Climate Action: What does Hinduism teach us about environmental stewardship?\nHinduism contains numerous references to the worship of the divine in nature in its Vedas\, Upanishads\, Puranas\, Sutras and its other sacred texts. Millions of Hindus recite Sanskrit mantras daily to revere their rivers\, mountains\, trees\, animals and the earth. Hinduism is a remarkably diverse religious and cultural phenomenon\, with many local and regional manifestations.Gandhi exemplified many of these teachings\, and his example continues to inspire contemporary social\, religious and environmental leaders in their efforts to protect the planet. \nJoin us for a discussion with panelists from Hindu Temple of Delaware\,  Hindu American Foundation\, and Bhumi Global to learn the teachings of Hinduism and its urgent call to action for Hindus to take the lead in combating global warming! \nPanelists\nPramod Mathur Board of Trustees;  Hindu Temple of Delaware\nMat McDermott  Senior Director\, Communications; Hindu American Foundation\nGopal Patel  Co-Founder and Director; Bhumi Global \nModerator\nShweta Arya Outreach Director\, Delaware Interfaith Power and Light[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”7241″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]This event is a co-production of Delaware Interfaith Power and Light\, Hindu American Foundation\, and Bhumi Global[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DOa03foQQ1GddusJYyuJcA” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/hinduism-climate-protection-webinar
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hinduamerican.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/hindu-climate-webinar.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171521
CREATED:20201030T190523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T043000Z
UID:7085-1607259600-1607265000@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:HAF's Year End Gala: Unconventional Paths to Hinduism
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”7166″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”HAF’s Year End Gala:\nUnconventional Paths to Hinduism” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Date: Sunday\, December 6 | Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET | Online\, anywhere” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]We all come to Hinduism in different ways. Many of us are born into it.  Others discover it through unconventional paths.  \nOn December 6\, we present you with exactly that.  Fred Stella was born and raised a Catholic.  Drishti Mae was born and raised a Muslim.  Both found their way to Hinduism through unique journeys.    \nOften\, those of us born into the tradition overlook the profoundness of its philosophy.  It can take someone who has journeyed from another tradition to remind us of all that Hinduism has to offer us and the world. Join Fred and Drishti for an insightful conversation about how and why they came to Hinduism. \nYou will also enjoy a spectacular performance by speed painting artist\, Vilas Nayak\, who will commission two pieces just for HAF.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://haf.clickmeeting.com/hafs-year-end-gala-unconventional-paths-to-hinduism/register” text=”Free Registration Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Fred Stella”][vc_column_text]Fred Stella is a member of HAF’s National Leadership Council and the Pracharak for the West Michigan Hindu Temple. He began his study of Hindu Dharma at age 15. In his early 30s he took diksha into his particular sampradaya. He was ordained Pracharak of his local mandir\, The West Michigan Hindu Temple. Fred is the president of Interfaith Dialogue Association and hosts its weekly radio program on Religion and Spirituality\, Common Threads on local NPR affiliate\, WGVU-FM.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”7089″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Drishti Mae”][vc_column_text]Drishti Mae is the President of the National Hindu Students Forum (UK)\, the largest Hindu student movement outside of India. Founded 29 years ago\, NHSF (UK) is active in almost half of all universities in the UK and reaches over 10\,000 students annually through its activities. A graduate of Chemistry from the University of York\, and the Unilever Future Leaders’ programme\, Drishti now works in technology at Unilever in the UK. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”7088″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Vilas Nayak “][vc_column_text]Vilas Nayak is a self-taught artist from India who started painting at the age of 3. A finalist of India’s Got Talent season 3\, he is currently one of the most sought after speed painting artists. His performance on Asia’s Got Talent has caught the attention of millions.He has performed at the United Nations General Assembly\, Asia’s Got Talent\, and the NBA halftime show.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”7363″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/year-end-gala-unconventional-paths-to-hinduism
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T210000
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UID:6640-1607634000-1607637600@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:HAF Dharma Advocates: Federal Policy Update & Advocacy Training Webinar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”6750″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”HAF Dharma Advocates: Federal Policy Update & Advocacy Training Webinar” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDate: Thursday\, December 10\, 2020 | Time: 9:00 – 10:00 pm ET / 6:00 – 9:00 pm PT | Training level: Beginner | Online\, anywhere\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nJoin the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) Managing Director Samir Kalra\, Esq. and Director of Public Policy Taniel Koushakjian for an introductory and interactive advocacy training webinar with Hindu Americans from across the U.S. In this 60-minute webinar\, you will learn:\n\n\nHow Washington\, DC works during the COVID-19 crisis;\n\n\nHindu American domestic and foreign policy priorities headed into 2021 & review of 2020;\n\n\nHow to effectively advocate for Hindu American issues; and\n\n\nHow to use HAF tools and resources to execute grassroots strategies that will have an impact in your community.\n\n\nThis is your chance to hear directly from HAF’s advocacy experts and public policy influencers who represent the interests of the Hindu American community in our nation’s capital.\nSpace is limited (50 max) and registration is required. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the meeting.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcO6orjouHNOJkCJKzvh3BCHhSlr9YaAl” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Samir Kalra\, Esq.”][vc_column_text]Samir Kalra\, Esq.\, HAF Managing Director\, based in the Bay Area\, CA\, holds a JD from Santa Clara University School of Law. Mr. Kalra leads the Foundation’s human rights and public policy advocacy efforts and has led human rights fact finding missions\, served as a panelist at multiple Congressional briefings\, and authored formal testimony for Congressional Hearings on human rights\, foreign policy\, hate crimes\, and immigration. He has also led HAF’s textbook reform and Don’t Erase India education campaigns in California\, and has testified at California State Assembly and Senate Committee Hearings on Education and Hate Crimes. He previously served on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) Immigration Advisory Committee.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Taniel Koushakjian”][vc_column_text]Taniel S. Koushakjian is HAF’s Director of Public Policy\, based in Washington\, D.C. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University\, a M.A. in Political Management from The George Washington University\, and a Graduate Certificate in PACs & Political Management from The George Washington University. Prior to joining HAF\, Taniel worked as a political consultant and was a candidate for the Palm Beach County Commission. He previously worked as the Grassroots Director and Communications Director of the Armenian Assembly of America where he successfully advocated on a wide array of human rights\, international religious freedom\, U.S. foreign policy\, and appropriations issues. Taniel was selected as a 2018-2019 Fellow with the Anti-Defamation League Glass Leadership Institute\, as well as a 2019 Fellow with the James Madison Institute.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/dharma-advocates-webinar-december-2020
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T200000
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DTSTAMP:20260331T171521
CREATED:20210105T224936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T224936Z
UID:7485-1612468800-1612472400@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:HAF Dharma Advocates: Federal Policy Update & Advocacy Training Webinar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”HAF Dharma Advocates: Federal Policy Update & Advocacy Training Webinar” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDate: Thursday\, February 4\, 2021 | Time: 8:00 – 9:00 pm ET / 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT | Training level: Beginner | Online\, anywhere\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nJoin the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) Managing Director Samir Kalra\, Esq. and Director of Public Policy Taniel Koushakjian for an introductory and interactive advocacy training webinar with Hindu Americans from across the U.S. In this 60-minute webinar\, you will learn:\n\n\nHow Washington\, DC is working during the COVID-19 crisis and a Presidential transition while a new Congress begins;\n\n\nHindu American domestic and foreign policy priorities in 2021 & Review of 2020;\n\n\nHow to effectively advocate for Hindu American issues; and\,\n\n\nHow to use HAF tools and resources to execute grassroots strategies that will have an impact in your community.\n\n\nThis is your chance to hear directly from HAF’s advocacy experts and public policy influencers who represent the interests of the Hindu American community in our nation’s capital.\nSpace is limited (50 max) and registration is required. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing the login information.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuce2rqzwoHNKE0SfGGj30pdnZ06kYA1K8″ text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Samir Kalra\, Esq.”][vc_column_text]Samir Kalra\, Esq.\, HAF Managing Director\, based in the Bay Area\, CA\, holds a JD from Santa Clara University School of Law. Mr. Kalra leads the Foundation’s human rights and public policy advocacy efforts and has led human rights fact finding missions\, served as a panelist at multiple Congressional briefings\, and authored formal testimony for Congressional Hearings on human rights\, foreign policy\, hate crimes\, and immigration. He has also led HAF’s textbook reform and Don’t Erase India education campaigns in California\, and has testified at California State Assembly and Senate Committee Hearings on Education and Hate Crimes. He previously served on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) Immigration Advisory Committee.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Taniel Koushakjian”][vc_column_text]Taniel S. Koushakjian is HAF’s Director of Public Policy\, based in Washington\, D.C. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University\, a M.A. in Political Management from The George Washington University\, and a Graduate Certificate in PACs & Political Management from The George Washington University. Prior to joining HAF\, Taniel worked as a political consultant and was a candidate for the Palm Beach County Commission. He previously worked as the Grassroots Director and Communications Director of the Armenian Assembly of America where he successfully advocated on a wide array of human rights\, international religious freedom\, U.S. foreign policy\, and appropriations issues. Taniel was selected as a 2018-2019 Fellow with the Anti-Defamation League Glass Leadership Institute\, as well as a 2019 Fellow with the James Madison Institute.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/dharma-advocates-webinar-february-2021
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210307T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210307T113000
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CREATED:20210227T071827Z
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SUMMARY:Saving Our Symbols: Fighting NY's Swastika Legislation
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”7023″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Saving Our Symbols: Fighting NY’s Swastika Legislation” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Date: Sunday\, March 7 | Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am EST | Online\, anywhere” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nPlease join us for an update on legislation in NY that would require public schools to teach about the swastika as only a symbol of hate.\nNew York’s proposed bill to make teaching of the swastika singularly as a symbol of hate has sent ripples of concern across the Hindu community in the state.  The bill’s unintended consequences could be disastrous for hundreds of thousands of young Hindu students in New York’s public schools who use the swastika as part of their faith as a positive religious symbol. \nLearn about the current status of the bill\, what’s involved in the process\, concerns of Jewish organizational partners\, and what we can do together to stop the bill in its current form in order to secure the safety and well-being of Hindu American students in New York.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-iFoY0RPQzmz7ORzXmGV-w” text=”Register here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Suhag Shukla\, Esq.”][vc_column_text]Suhag Shukla\, Esq. is HAF Executive Director and a co-founder of the Foundation. Ms. Shukla has helped steer the Foundation to being recognized as a leading voice for civil rights\, human rights\, and religious freedom. She is actively involved with Chinmaya Mission\, serves on the board of the Bhutanese American Organization of Philadelphia\, and is a thought partner for the Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia’s Paths to Understanding Public Art Initiative. Shukla is a member of the board for the National Museum of American Religion and serves on religious advisory committees for the Council on Foreign Relations\, the Humane Society of the United States\, and the Department of Homeland Security’s Subcommittee for the Prevention of Targeted Violence Against Faith–Based Communities and is a member of the First Amendment Center’s Committee on Religious Liberty and the United Nations Women’s Gender Equality and Religion platform. Shukla was named one of twelve “faith leaders to watch in 2017” by the Center for American Progress.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”8373″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Taniel Koushakjian”][vc_column_text]Taniel Koushakjian is HAF’s Director of Public Policy\, based in Washington\, D.C. He earned a B.A. from Florida Atlantic University\, and a M.A. from The George Washington University. For the last 15 years\, he has successfully advocated on Capitol Hill on a wide array of human rights\, international religious freedom\, U.S. foreign policy\, and appropriations issues. Mr. Koushakjian was selected as a 2018-2019 Fellow with the Anti-Defamation League Glass Leadership Institute\, a 2019 Fellow with the James Madison Institute\, and is the Chairman of the International Religious Freedom Roundtable’s South Asia Working Group.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”8371″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/ny-swastika-bill-webinar
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hinduamerican.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/swastika-rangoli-1920x1080-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20210226T220903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210228T004752Z
UID:8320-1615924800-1615928400@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:Bengali Hindu Genocide Dharma Advocates Training
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nDate: Tuesday\, March 16\, 2021 | Time: 8:00 – 9:00 pm ET / 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT | Training level: Beginner | Online\, anywhere\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nJoin Hindu American Foundation Managing Director Samir Kalra\, Esq. and Director of Public Policy Taniel Koushakjian for a special interactive advocacy training webinar.\nHAF’s Special Bengali Hindu Genocide training will introduce emerging and veteran activists to the events of 1971 in East Pakistan (present-day Bangladesh)\, how the Bengali Hindu population was specifically targeted by the Pakistan military\, and why it fits the definition of genocide. In this 60-minute webinar\, you will learn:\n\n\nWhat happened in East Pakistan (Bangladesh) during the 1971 Bengali Hindu Genocide and why it meets the legal definition of genocide;\n\n\nAbout HAF’s campaign to get the U.S. and others to recognize the 1971 Bengali Hindu Genocide;\n\n\nHow to use HAF’s advocacy tools\, education materials\, and outreach strategies so that you can play a major role in your community in raising public awareness and securing affirmation of one of the greatest crimes against humanity of the 21st century.\n\n\nThis is your chance to hear directly from HAF’s advocacy experts and public policy influencers who represent the interests of the Hindu American community in our nation’s capital.\nSpace is limited (100 max) and registration is required. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing the login information.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqduitqTktGd1y-_C3fpyIJyOzTytwbUHE” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Samir Kalra\, Esq.”][vc_column_text]Samir Kalra\, Esq.\, HAF Managing Director\, based in the Bay Area\, CA\, holds a JD from Santa Clara University School of Law. Mr. Kalra leads the Foundation’s human rights and public policy advocacy efforts and has led human rights fact finding missions\, served as a panelist at multiple Congressional briefings\, and authored formal testimony for Congressional Hearings on human rights\, foreign policy\, hate crimes\, and immigration. He has also led HAF’s textbook reform and Don’t Erase India education campaigns in California\, and has testified at California State Assembly and Senate Committee Hearings on Education and Hate Crimes. He previously served on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) Immigration Advisory Committee.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Taniel Koushakjian”][vc_column_text]Taniel Koushakjian is HAF’s Director of Public Policy\, based in Washington\, D.C. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University\, a M.A. in Political Management from The George Washington University\, and a Graduate Certificate in PACs & Political Management from The George Washington University. Prior to joining HAF\, Taniel worked as a political consultant and was a candidate for the Palm Beach County Commission. He previously worked as the Grassroots Director and Communications Director of the Armenian Assembly of America where he successfully advocated on a wide array of human rights\, international religious freedom\, U.S. foreign policy\, and appropriations issues. Taniel was selected as a 2018-2019 Fellow with the Anti-Defamation League Glass Leadership Institute\, as well as a 2019 Fellow with the James Madison Institute. He is the Chairman of the International Religious Freedom Roundtable’s South Asia Working Group.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/dharma-advocates-bengali-hindu-genocide
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hinduamerican.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/HAFN_20_060-DharmaAdvocatesLogo_final-color-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20210322T172907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T172949Z
UID:8632-1616529600-1616533200@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:1971 Bengali Hindu Genocide: Remembering the Lost – Celebrating Survival
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”1971 Bengali Hindu Genocide: Remembering the Lost – Celebrating Survival” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDate: Tuesday\, March 23\, 2021 | Time: 8:00 – 9:00 pm ET / 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT | Online\, anywhere\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nHAF 1971 Bengali Hindu Genocide Virtual Commemoration Event: Remembering the Lost\, Celebrate Survival\nJoin the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) for a solemn commemoration of the 200\,000-400\,000 raped\, 2-3 million killed\, and over 10 million displaced during the 1971 Bengali Hindu genocide. This event will feature a virtual vigil and a Bengali musical performance to honor those lost\, along with messages from community and government leaders. Learn about the historical context of the genocide and why its still important today\, as we celebrate the survival and continued vibrancy of the Hindu community in Bangladesh.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bf-I8UneTsOTkXz31-GW9Q” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/1971-bengali-hindu-genocide-virtual-event
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hinduamerican.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/HAFN_21_015-RememberanceGraphic_websiteFeature.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20210325T181505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T181505Z
UID:8724-1617134400-1617138000@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:Shalom Bollywood: The untold story of Indian cinema
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”8725″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDate: Tuesday\, March 30\, 2021 | Time: 8:00pm ET / 5:00 PT | Online\, anywhere\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ehn0w6mc5d846447″ text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/shalom-bollywood
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hinduamerican.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/shalom-bollywood-flyer-FINAL.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20210325T181001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T181025Z
UID:8719-1618257600-1618261200@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:Indo-Judaic Ties: Ancient cultures\, common challenges\, modern miracles
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URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/indo-judaic-ties
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
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UID:8485-1618516800-1618520400@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:HAF Dharma Advocates Training
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”HAF Dharma Advocates: Federal Policy Update & Advocacy Training Webinar” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDate: Thursday\, April 15\, 2021 | Time: 8:00 – 9:00 pm ET / 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT | Training level: Beginner | Online\, anywhere\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nJoin the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) Managing Director Samir Kalra\, Esq. and Director of Public Policy Taniel Koushakjian for an introductory and interactive advocacy training webinar with Hindu Americans from across the U.S. In this 60-minute webinar\, you will learn:\n\n\nHow Washington\, DC is functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic with a new Administration and a new Congress;\n\n\nHindu American domestic and foreign policy priorities in 2021;\n\n\nHow to effectively advocate for Hindu American issues; and\n\n\nHow to use HAF tools and resources to execute grassroots strategies that will have a positive impact in your community.\n\n\nThis is your chance to hear directly from HAF’s advocacy experts and public policy influencers who advance the interests of the Hindu American community on Capitol Hill and in State Capitals across the United States.\nSpace is limited (50 max) and registration is required. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing the login information.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=” https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqd-qppjorGN3Feh0wfI8XQBKuBhXaoCUe” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Samir Kalra\, Esq.”][vc_column_text]Samir Kalra\, Esq.\, HAF Managing Director\, based in the Bay Area\, CA\, holds a JD from Santa Clara University School of Law. Mr. Kalra leads the Foundation’s human rights and public policy advocacy efforts and has led human rights fact finding missions\, served as a panelist at multiple Congressional briefings\, and authored formal testimony for Congressional Hearings on human rights\, foreign policy\, hate crimes\, and immigration. He has also led HAF’s textbook reform and Don’t Erase India education campaigns in California\, and has testified at California State Assembly and Senate Committee Hearings on Education and Hate Crimes. He previously served on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) Immigration Advisory Committee.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Taniel Koushakjian”][vc_column_text]Taniel Koushakjian is HAF’s Director of Public Policy\, based in Washington\, D.C. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University\, a M.A. in Political Management from The George Washington University\, and a Graduate Certificate in PACs & Political Management from The George Washington University. Prior to joining HAF\, Taniel worked as a political consultant and was a candidate for the Palm Beach County Commission. He previously worked as the Grassroots Director and Communications Director of the Armenian Assembly of America where he successfully advocated on a wide array of human rights\, international religious freedom\, U.S. foreign policy\, and appropriations issues. Taniel was selected as a 2018-2019 Fellow with the Anti-Defamation League Glass Leadership Institute\, as well as a 2019 Fellow with the James Madison Institute. He is the Chairman of the International Religious Freedom Roundtable’s South Asia Working Group.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/dharma-advocates-training-april-2021
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
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SUMMARY:HAF's Spring Gala: Growing up Hindu in America
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”9347″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” img_link=”https://haf.clickmeeting.com/growing-up-hindu-in-us/register?_ga=2.161934335.278089874.1619717589-113590720.1619104919″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”HAF’s Spring Gala: Growing up Hindu in America” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Date: Thursday\, May 20 | Time: 7:30-8:30 pm ET | Online\, anywhere” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”If we reach capacity\, join us on Facebook Live @hinduamerican.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://haf.clickmeeting.com/growing-up-hindu-in-us/register?_ga=2.161934335.278089874.1619717589-113590720.1619104919″ text=”Free Registration Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Hinduism is both complex and simple\, personal and universal\, colorful and austere.  Its teachings are timely and timeless. These polarities are often met with confusion\, leading to misunderstanding and stereotyping\, especially in the West.   \nGrowing up Hindu in America can be challenging. From idol worshipper or dot head to Apu\, we’ve heard it all. And just when you’ve made it through the ‘caste\, cow\, and karma’ stereotypes in high school world history\, you end up at a university with professors presenting warped interpretations of Hindu scripture and epics in class and on social media under the guise of ‘academic freedom’. \nBut in the seemingly rough landscape\, you see your path ahead. It’s one that’s inspired by ancient Hindu teachings. It’s the same inspiration that other Hindu Americans have used to forge their own path in America. They’ve gone on to break barriers in American politics and entertainment\, not in spite of their Hindu traditions\, but because of them. And it’s the same inspiration that HAF draws from in our advocacy work to make it easier to be Hindu in America. \nJoin us on Thursday\, May 20 for HAF’s Spring Gala: Growing up Hindu in America. Hear from New York State Assemblymember\, Jenifer Rajkumar\, on the challenges she faced while running for office earlier this year\, and how she succeeded to become the first South Asian-American woman to be elected to office in the state of New York. In addition\, we’ll peek into some of the first hand experiences from today’s students who have experienced Hinduphobia\, and talk about what inspires them to push through those obstacles. \nAnd to cap off the night\, we’re thrilled to have comedic actor Omi Vaidya join us for an evening of laughter. You may recognize him from 3 Idiots or The Office![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://haf.clickmeeting.com/growing-up-hindu-in-us/register?_ga=2.161934335.278089874.1619717589-113590720.1619104919″ text=”Free Registration Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Suhag Shukla\, Esq.”][vc_column_text]Suhag Shukla\, Esq. is HAF Executive Director and a co-founder of the Foundation. Ms. Shukla has helped steer the Foundation to being recognized as a leading voice for civil rights\, human rights\, and religious freedom. She is actively involved with Chinmaya Mission\, serves on the board of the Bhutanese American Organization of Philadelphia\, and is a thought partner for the Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia’s Paths to Understanding Public Art Initiative. Shukla is a member of the board for the National Museum of American Religion and serves on religious advisory committees for the Council on Foreign Relations\, the Humane Society of the United States\, and the Department of Homeland Security’s Subcommittee for the Prevention of Targeted Violence Against Faith–Based Communities and is a member of the First Amendment Center’s Committee on Religious Liberty and the United Nations Women’s Gender Equality and Religion platform. Shukla was named one of twelve “faith leaders to watch in 2017” by the Center for American Progress.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”7323″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Jenifer Rajkumar”][vc_column_text]In 2020\, Jenifer Rajkumar made history as the first South Asian woman\, and the first Hindu-American\, to be elected to the legislature in New York State. In a victory many thought impossible\, she defeated an 11 year incumbent by 27 percentage points\, the largest win margin of any challenger in the state that cycle. Assemblywoman Rajkumar has dedicated her life to serving the vulnerable at both the national and local levels. She is a civil rights lawyer who has litigated class action cases focusing on gender equality and worker’s rights. She was formerly the Director of Immigration Affairs for the State of New York. She served as a Professor at CUNY\, the public university of the City of New York. She is a graduate of Stanford Law School and the University of Pennsylvania.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”9374″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Omi Vaidya”][vc_column_text]Omi Vaidya is one of the few comedic actors who works in both Hollywood & Bollywood therefore has a lot of frequent flyer miles. His work in front of the camera includes memorable characters on TV shows like The Office\, Brown Nation\, and Metro Park. Omi made his mark in Bollywood in 3 Idiots\, which became one of the biggest Indian box offices successes of all time. Omi writes short films\, parody music videos and practices his stand-up comedy as an MC at non-profit galas and events.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”9314″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” img_link=”https://youtu.be/Na95TACvskE”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/growing-up-hindu-in-america
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20210213T074953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T182846Z
UID:8083-1623355200-1623358800@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:HAF Dharma Advocates: Federal Policy Update & Advocacy Training Webinar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”HAF Dharma Advocates: Federal Policy Update & Advocacy Training Webinar” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDate: Thursday\, June 10\, 2021 | Time: 8:00 – 9:00 pm ET / 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT | Training level: Beginner | Online\, anywhere\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nJoin the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) Managing Director Samir Kalra\, Esq. and Director of Public Policy Taniel Koushakjian for an introductory and interactive advocacy training webinar with Hindu Americans from across the U.S. In this 60-minute webinar\, you will learn:\n\n\nHow Washington\, DC is functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic with a new Administration and a new Congress;\n\n\nHindu American domestic and foreign policy priorities in 2021;\n\n\nHow to effectively advocate for Hindu American issues; and\n\n\nHow to use HAF tools and resources to execute grassroots strategies that will have a positive impact in your community.\n\n\nThis is your chance to hear directly from HAF’s advocacy experts and public policy influencers who advance the interests of the Hindu American community on Capitol Hill and in State Capitals across the United States.\nSpace is limited (50 max) and registration is required. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing the login information.\nHAF’s Dharma Advocates Training is for US residents only.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcOmprjkqHdM6QM3CZuQRjrSBtmvyvFPs” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Samir Kalra\, Esq.”][vc_column_text]Samir Kalra\, Esq.\, HAF Managing Director\, based in the Bay Area\, CA\, holds a JD from Santa Clara University School of Law. Mr. Kalra leads the Foundation’s human rights and public policy advocacy efforts and has led human rights fact finding missions\, served as a panelist at multiple Congressional briefings\, and authored formal testimony for Congressional Hearings on human rights\, foreign policy\, hate crimes\, and immigration. He has also led HAF’s textbook reform and Don’t Erase India education campaigns in California\, and has testified at California State Assembly and Senate Committee Hearings on Education and Hate Crimes. He previously served on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) Immigration Advisory Committee.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Taniel Koushakjian”][vc_column_text]Taniel Koushakjian is HAF’s Director of Public Policy\, based in Washington\, D.C. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University\, a M.A. in Political Management from The George Washington University\, and a Graduate Certificate in PACs & Political Management from The George Washington University. Prior to joining HAF\, Taniel worked as a political consultant and was a candidate for the Palm Beach County Commission. He previously worked as the Grassroots Director and Communications Director of the Armenian Assembly of America where he successfully advocated on a wide array of human rights\, international religious freedom\, U.S. foreign policy\, and appropriations issues. Taniel was selected as a 2018-2019 Fellow with the Anti-Defamation League Glass Leadership Institute\, as well as a 2019 Fellow with the James Madison Institute. He is the Chairman of the International Religious Freedom Roundtable’s South Asia Working Group.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/dharma-advocates-june-2021
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20210525T183405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T153641Z
UID:9449-1623956400-1623960000@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:HAF Virtual Town Hall: Combating Hate & Bias Targeting the Hindu Community
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”9586″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”HAF Virtual Town Hall: Combating Hate & Bias Targeting the Hindu Community” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDate: Thursday\, June 17\, 2021 | Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET / 4:00 – 5:00 pm PT | Online\, anywhere\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nJoin the Hindu American Foundation for a virtual town hall (webinar) focused on the role of federal law enforcement and the Department of Justice in combating hate and bias targeting the Hindu American community. This event will feature a panel discussion with federal partners to address Hindu American community concerns regarding bullying\, hate speech\, community safety\, and hate crimes.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jK-L3YIORImDCXn2XKL3mQ” text=”Register here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/virtual-town-hall-hate-bias-hindu-community
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T213000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20210625T201949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T223601Z
UID:9771-1625085000-1625088600@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:HAF Virtual Event: A conversation with The Pew Research Center
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”9803″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”HAF Virtual Event: A conversation with The Pew Research Center” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDate: Wednesday\, June 30\, 2021 | Time: 8:30 – 9:30 pm ET / 5:30 – 6:30 pm PT | Facebook Live\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Join us on Facebook Live as the authors from The Pew Research Center discuss findings from their newly released survey on Indians. \nThe survey reached almost 30\,000 Indians in 17 different languages.  It focused on: \n\ntheir religious experience\, examining several broad themes\, such as observances and beliefs\nhow they define their religious and national identities\nhow religious groups view each other\ntheir attitudes toward pluralism and diversity\nthe connection between economic development and religious observance\n\nFind out the key takeaways and what they mean for the Hindu American community. You’ll also have an opportunity to have your questions answered. \nWe will be live streaming this conversation on Facebook Live (@hinduamerican). Registration no longer required.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://fb.me/e/MrozFO5f” text=”Watch on Facebook Live”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Neha Sahgal”][vc_column_text]Neha Sahgal is associate director of research at Pew Research Center\, specializing in international polling on religion. Sahgal is involved in all aspects of survey research\, including designing the questionnaire\, monitoring field work\, evaluating data quality and analyzing results. \nSahgal has been invited to speak about the project’s research at universities\, religious organizations and government agencies such as the U.S. Department of State and the European Union. She also talks about the Center’s findings in international print and broadcast media. \nBefore joining the Pew Research Center\, Sahgal worked at The Asia Foundation in San Francisco. She received her doctorate in government and politics\, with a concentration in the comparative politics of the Middle East and South Asia\, from The University of Maryland in 2008.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”9785″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Jonathan Evans”][vc_column_text]Jonathan Evans is a research associate at Pew Research Center\, where he contributes to international polling projects focused on religion and national identity. Jonathan received his master’s degree from Georgetown University and holds a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. He is a contributing author to Pew Research Center reports including “Being Christian in Western Europe” and “Religious Belief and National Belonging in Central and Eastern Europe”.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”9791″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Suhag Shukla\, Esq.”][vc_column_text]Suhag Shukla\, Esq. is HAF Executive Director and a co-founder of the Foundation. Ms. Shukla has helped steer the Foundation to being recognized as a leading voice for civil rights\, human rights\, and religious freedom. She is actively involved with Chinmaya Mission\, serves on the board of the Bhutanese American Organization of Philadelphia\, and is a thought partner for the Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia’s Paths to Understanding Public Art Initiative. Shukla is a member of the board for the National Museum of American Religion and serves on religious advisory committees for the Council on Foreign Relations\, the Humane Society of the United States\, and the Department of Homeland Security’s Subcommittee for the Prevention of Targeted Violence Against Faith–Based Communities and is a member of the First Amendment Center’s Committee on Religious Liberty and the United Nations Women’s Gender Equality and Religion platform. Shukla was named one of twelve “faith leaders to watch in 2017” by the Center for American Progress.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”6152″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/conversation-with-pew
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T161500
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20210711T175858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T141547Z
UID:9835-1626362100-1626365700@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:Religious Freedom in Bangladesh 1971-2021
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”9857″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Religious Freedom in Bangladesh 1971-2021: From Genocide to Today” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDate: Thursday\, July 15\, 2021 | Time: 3:15-4:15 pm ET / 12:15-01:15 pm PT | Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel\, Congressional Room\, 2500 Calvert St NW\, Washington DC\, 20008 + online\, anywhere\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Guests will hear from an expert panel of speakers who will discuss the 1971 genocide and its ramifications today\, how Bangladesh turned away from its secular constitution in 1988 and declared Islam its official state religion\, and the status of Hindus\, Buddhists\, Christians and other religious minorities in Bangladesh today. \nThis event is being held as part of the International Religious Freedom Summit taking place in Washington\, DC July 13-15\, 2021. \nThis event will be held in person and will be webcast via Zoom and on the HAF YouTube Channel. Participants who register and attend via Zoom will be able to participate in the live Q&A.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Speakers” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDeepali Kulkarni\nDirector of Human Rights\, Hindu American Foundation\nDeepali Kulkarni  holds an MA from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa\, an MSt from Oxford University\, and an MPhil from Syracuse University. She was a 2018 recipient of the Fulbright-Nehru student research award\, with which she studied gendered religious practice in India extensively.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDr. Richard Benkin\nAuthor\nDr. Richard Benkin is one of the foremost activist-scholars currently working to save Bangladesh’s declining Hindu population. His on-the-ground research and activism in religious freedom and defending persecuted minorities in Bangladesh has led him to testify and present his findings before Congress and relevant US government agencies over the years. He is distinguished writer and author of “A Quiet Case of Ethnic Cleansing: the Murder of Bangladesh’s Hindus\,” which provides verified evidence of anti-Hindu atrocities in Bangladesh\, the government’s complicity in them\, and the rest of the world’s deliberate silence. Dr. Benkin holds a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania and has held a number of faculty and business positions. He sits on several boards and committees\, and regularly serves as an expert witness in US asylum cases involving South Asian refugees before the US government.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDr. Sachi Dastidar\nChairman\, Board of Directors\, Indian Subcontinent Partition Documentation Project (ISPaD Project)\nDr. Sachi G. Dastidar is a Distinguished Professor of the State University of NY and the Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Indian Subcontinent Partition Documentation Project. He comes from a refugee family from Pakistan/Bangladesh\, and has devoted his life’s studies to the partition of India\, and subsequent changes in India\, Bangladesh\, and Pakistan. He now helps 33 schools for the poor and orphaned in Bangladesh and India\, and has built 14 schools and dorms there. He is the author and editor of over 22 books and journals\, several of which cover the 1947 and 1971 partitions\, and has authored over 150 articles and lectured in three partitioned nations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture\, Calcutta University\, India\, M.C.P. (City Planning)\, Indian Institute of Technology\, Kharagpur\, India\, and a Ph.D. from Florida State University.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nTaniel Koushakjian (Moderator)\nDirector of Public Policy\, Hindu American Foundation\nTaniel Koushakjian is the Director of Public Policy for the Hindu American Foundation and currently serves as the Chairman of the International Religious Freedom Roundtable’s South Asia Working Group. Prior to joining HAF\, Taniel worked as a political consultant and was a candidate for the Palm Beach County Commission. He spent over a decade successfully advocating on Capitol Hill on a wide array of human rights\, international religious freedom\, US foreign policy\, and appropriations issues. Taniel was selected as a 2018-2019 Fellow with the Anti-Defamation League Glass Leadership Institute\, as well as a 2019 Fellow with the James Madison Institute. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University\, as well as an M.A. in Political Management and a Graduate Certificate in PACs & Political Management both from The George Washington University.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://bit.ly/HAF-IRF-Bangladesh” text=”Register here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/religious-freedom-bangladesh-1971-2021
LOCATION:Omni Shoreham Hotel\, 2500 Calvert St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20210803T125926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T182118Z
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SUMMARY:HAF Dharma Advocates: Designating October as Hindu American Awareness & Appreciation Month (HAAAM)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”HAF Dharma Advocates: Designating October as Hindu American Awareness & Appreciation Month (HAAAM)” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDate: Thursday\, August 26\, 2021 | Time: 8:00 – 9:00 pm ET / 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT | Training level: Beginner | Online\, anywhere\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nJoin the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) for a special edition of our signature Dharma Advocates interactive training program on designating October as Hindu American Awareness & Appreciation Month. The program features Dr. Shereen Bhalla\, HAF Director of Education\, and Taniel Koushakjian\, HAF Director of Public Policy.\nIn this 60-minute webinar we will show you:\n\n\nHow you can bring a HAAAM proclamation to to your children’s school board/district;\n\n\nHow to get a HAAAM resolution passed in your city council or state legislature;\n\n\nHow to promote the draft HAAAM resolution and the best practices to approaching your local government officials and education administrators.\n\n\nThis is your chance to hear directly from HAF’s education experts and public policy influencers who advance the interests of the Hindu American community on Capitol Hill and in State Capitals across the United States.\nSpace is limited (50 max) and registration is required. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the meeting.\nHAF’s Dharma Advocates Training is for US residents only.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpc-qgqDMtG9ZcuGb4Lz0dseoq8nGCVUCf” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Dr. Shereen Bhalla”][vc_column_text]Dr. Shereen Bhalla is HAF’s Director of Education based in the Bay Area\, CA. Dr. Bhalla holds a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication from Drake University\, an MA in International Relations from St. Mary’s University\, and a PhD in Culture\, Literacy\, and Language from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Prior to joining HAF\, she was the Online Education Manager for the Center for Applied Linguistics. An advocate for culturally and linguistically diverse students\, Dr. Bhalla has over ten years of experience teaching both English learners as well as pre-and in-service educators on how to best meet the needs of their students. Dr. Bhalla has taught for UTSA\, George Washington University\, the Inter-Development Bank and Johns Hopkins University.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Taniel Koushakjian”][vc_column_text]Taniel Koushakjian is HAF’s Director of Public Policy\, based in Washington\, D.C. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University\, a M.A. in Political Management from The George Washington University\, and a Graduate Certificate in PACs & Political Management from The George Washington University. Prior to joining HAF\, Taniel worked as a political consultant and was a candidate for the Palm Beach County Commission. He previously worked as the Grassroots Director and Communications Director of the Armenian Assembly of America where he successfully advocated on a wide array of human rights\, international religious freedom\, U.S. foreign policy\, and appropriations issues. Taniel was selected as a 2018-2019 Fellow with the Anti-Defamation League Glass Leadership Institute\, as well as a 2019 Fellow with the James Madison Institute. He is the Chairman of the International Religious Freedom Roundtable’s South Asia Working Group.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/dharma-advocates-august-2021
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20210819T215802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T162202Z
UID:10150-1630440000-1630443600@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:HAF Virtual Event: Dismantling Global Hinduphobia
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”10205″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”HAF Virtual Event: Dismantling Global Hinduphobia” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDate: Tuesday\, August 31\, 2021 | Time: 8:00 – 9:00 pm ET / 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT | Online\, anywhere\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nJoin the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) for a virtual event exploring the growing phenomenon of Hinduphobia\, its global roots\, and its impact on Hindu Americans. Learn more about how you can take action and fight back against increasing attacks on Hinduism and attempts to silence the Hindu American voice.\nRegistration is required.  You will receive an email with the link once your registration has been approved. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cebrPX-aRLS6Hrc1iwWs8A” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Fireside Chat with:”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Rashmi Samant”][vc_column_text]Rashmi Samant\, a graduate from the University of Oxford. She made international headlines when she was elected as the first Indian woman President of the Oxford University Students Union. She made headlines again\, when days after being elected\, Rashmi resigned after being on the receiving end of a vicious cyber-mob attack by far-left and anti-Hindu activists who targeted not only Rashmi\, but her parents. The Thames Valley police confirmed that it was investigating the event as a hate incident and Oxford recently completed its own investigation to which both Rashmi and her attorney expressed vindication. \nRashmi completed her studies at Oxford in Climate Science this year and is now engaged with the British Parliamentary as a staff member. She is a fierce advocate of both human rights and Climate Sciences. You can follow her on Twitter at @RashmiDVS.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”10226″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Dr. Lavanya Vemsani”][vc_column_text]Dr. Lavanya Vemsani is a multi-award-winning scholar and Distinguished University Professor of History at Shawnee State University in the Department of Social Sciences. Lavanya is also the Honorary Visiting Professor at the Jawaharlal Nehru University\, New Delhi. She holds two doctorates in the subjects of Religious Studies (McMaster University) and History (University of Hyderabad\, Hyderabad\, India) respectively. Her research and teaching interests are interdisciplinary and multifold and include ancient history and religions as well as the current history of India. She’s published several books\, including Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharata and numerous articles onhistory and religions of India. She’s the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Indic Religions (2020-2023) and associate editor of Canadian Journal of History and The Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs\, served as President of Ohio Academy of History\, and as if that’s not enough\, is active on Twitter where you can follow her at @ProfVemsani.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”10228″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/dismantling-global-hinduphobia
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20210903T181624Z
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UID:10288-1632222000-1632243600@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:HAF Advocacy Forum 2021
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”HAF Advocacy Forum 2021″ font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDate: Tuesday\, September 21\, 2021 | Time: 11:00am – 5:00 pm ET / 8:00 am – 2:00 pm PT | Online\, anywhere\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nHAF’s flagship advocacy event is back for 2021\, with panels on human rights and religious freedom in Pakistan\, and what can be done to fix the US immigration system.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://www.hinduamerican.org/advocacy-forum” text=”Learn more”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/advocacy-forum-2021
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T213000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20211027T195556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T150441Z
UID:10943-1638475200-1638480600@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:HAF Year End Event: The Power of Law
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”11029″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”HAF Year End Event: The Power of Law” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Date: Thursday\, December 2 | Time: 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET | Online\, anywhere” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”2″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Our country’s legal system can be a powerful tool in the face of defamation\, Hinduphobia\, and religious liberty violations. But you have to know how to use it smartly. On December 2\, join us for an engaging discussion with our in-house legal team\, Suhag Shukla\, Esq. and Samir Kalra\, Esq.\, about the legal tools we as Americans have on hand to protect ourselves. \nWe promise\, this will NOT be boring lawyer talk. \nWe’ll be talking about not only what we can do in the face of Hinduphobia\, but what we cannot do. We can’t just sue folks because they say malicious things about Hindus or Hinduism. So when do we have grounds for legal action? We’ll discuss the legal merits of our defamation case\, our legal action against UPenn in the aftermath of the DGH conference\, and more…  \nRegistration is required.  \nWE WILL RESERVE TIME FOR Q&A AT THE END. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS IN ADVANCE WHEN REGISTERING.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3wv4fvrfQLabCqfM_41J9A” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Featured Speakers:”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Suhag Shukla\, Esq.”][vc_column_text]HAF Executive Director and Co-Founder[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”10029″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Samir Kalra\, Esq.”][vc_column_text]HAF Managing Director[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”10003″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/year-end-event-2021
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hinduamerican.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/HAFN_21_011-1108_Email_WA-PowerOfLaw_event.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20220301T203710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T205526Z
UID:11777-1646769600-1646773200@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:What Moves Us: Inspiration and Perseverance of Hindu and Jewish Women
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”What Moves Us: Inspiration and Perseverance of Hindu and Jewish Women” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Date: Tuesday\, March 8 | Time: 8:00 – 9:00 pm ET | Online\, anywhere” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”2″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”20″][image_with_animation image_url=”11778″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” img_link=”https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej1n8yr5678ef257&oseq=&c=&ch=”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Join HAF and Stand With Us for an empowering discussion with two prominent women advocates\, Suhag Shukla and Peggy Shapiro\, as they discuss the ancient women and ancient teachings that inspire them and how they face modern day challenges of media misrepresentations\, and passing on spiritual legacies to the next generation. Special remarks by Jenifer Rajkumar\, NY Assembly District 38\, and Mazi Melesa Pilip\, NY County Legislator District 10. This conversation is moderated by Carly Gammill\, Director of the Stand With Us Center for Combating Antisemitism.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej1n8yr5678ef257&oseq=&c=&ch=” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/what-moves-us
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hinduamerican.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WhatMovesUs-Stand-with-us.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20220427T171904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T172526Z
UID:12140-1651608000-1651611600@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:Shifting Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”12194″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Shifting Perspectives” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Date: Tuesday\, May 3 | Time: 8:00 – 9:15 pm ET | Online\, anywhere” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”2″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Your kids grew up attending Balvihar classes. Your family visited the temple regularly and celebrated Holi\, Diwali\, and Hindu festivals in a grand way. You sent your children off to college with a foundation in Hinduism.  \nBut each time they come home\, you notice they question their Hindu upbringing more and more. And tensions in the household arise. Your children are citing their progressive professors who discuss Hinduism as an hierarchical caste-based tradition\, their college newspaper that runs a piece denying the tragedy of Kashmiri Pandit experience\, and their classmates that share ill-sourced\, but compelling Instagram posts which portray Hindus as oppressors in India.  \nYour attempts to dialog with them are seemingly futile.  And you ask yourself\, “How did this 180 degree change happen? How do I get through to them?”  \nJoin me for an engaging conversation with three young adults as we take a deeper dive to what really happens on college campuses\, why Hindu American kids are doing a 180\, and how we\, as parents\, can have a real conversation with our children. \nRegistration is required.  \nWE WILL RESERVE TIME FOR Q&A AT THE END. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS IN ADVANCE WHEN REGISTERING.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6716504755287/WN__ir9Td0ORV2rRT5UW8BmFA” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”PANELISTS:”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Roshni Koul”][vc_column_text]Roshni graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a minor in Biology. She is the national youth co-director of the Kashmiri Overseas Association (KOA)\, an organization that preserves Kashmiri Hindu heritage. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”12141″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Sachin Sharma”][vc_column_text]Sachin is a 4th-year undergraduate at UC Berkeley\, studying Political Economy and Immunology.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”12142″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Sandhya Devaraj”][vc_column_text]Sandhya attended the University of Maryland\, College Park\, and went to medical school in Chicago. She is currently completing her family medicine residency in East Texas.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”12151″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”MODERATED BY:”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Suhag Shukla\, Esq.”][vc_column_text]HAF Executive Director and Co-Founder[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”10029″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/shifting-perspectives
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hinduamerican.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/HAFN_22_024-ParentsWebinarGraphics_wide.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20220503T143903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T181309Z
UID:12209-1652299200-1652302800@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:HAF Dharma Advocates Training: Advocacy for Kashmiri Hindus
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”HAF Dharma Advocates Training” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nDate: Wednesday\, May 11\, 2022 | Time: 8:00-9:00 pm ET / 5:00 am – 6:00 pm PT | Online\, anywhere\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\nThe purpose of the Hindu American Foundation Dharma Advocates Training Program is to train Hindu Americans to become better\, more effective\, and influential advocates for the Hindu American cause.\nIn this interactive advocacy training webinar\, participants will learn how they can advocate for Kashmiri Hindus.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xAq06nkbTMSGoYRKL6ch3g” text=”Register here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/dharma-advocates-may-2022
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hinduamerican.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/HAFN_20_060-DharmaAdvocatesLogo_final-color-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20220523T143132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T143132Z
UID:12311-1655928000-1655931600@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Rights! A program for concerned parents of Hindu & Jewish students
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”12314″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Know Your Rights!” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Date: Wednesday\, June 22 | Time: 8:00 – 9:00 pm ET | Online\, anywhere” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”2″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Join Hindu American Foundation and Stand With Us for an in-depth look at current legal issues impacting Hindu and Jewish students\, faculty\, and community members in the United States. This presentation aims to empower college and high school students and their parents to identify and enforce their legal rights as Jews or Hindus. \nModerated by Samir Kalra\, HAF Managing Director\, and Yael Lerman\, Director StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej6fosfne4f01455&llr=uja5idxab” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/hindu-jewish-students-know-your-rights
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hinduamerican.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/know-your-rights-final.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20220720T202819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T183713Z
UID:12650-1658952000-1658955600@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:HAF Webinar: Implications and Strategic Responses to H.Res. 1196
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”HAF Webinar\nImplications and Strategic Responses to H.Res. 1196″ font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Date: Wednesday\, July 27| Time: 8:00 – 9:00pm ET | Online\, anywhere” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) invites you to join us for a conversation with Tiger Hill Partners\, a leading government relations firm on Capitol Hill\, on H.Res. 1196 and its implications for Hindu-Americans and US – India relations. \nLast month\, Rep. Omar introduced H.Res. 1196 condemning “human rights violations and violations of international religious freedom in India\, including those targeting Muslims\, Christians\, Sikhs\, Dalits\, Adivasis\, and other religious and cultural minorities.” During this webinar\, Samir Kalra\, HAF’s Managing Director\, and Milan Dalal\, Founder and Managing Partner of Tiger Partners\, will discuss strategic approaches towards these types of resolutions and the differences between resolutions and bills. \nTiger Hill Partners represents HAF on Capitol Hill[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MoZC2bwDRdWdhm5apAq3ww” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Featured Speakers” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” bottom_padding=”4%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Samir Kalra”][vc_column_text]Samir Kalra\, Esq.\, HAF Managing Director\, based in the Bay Area\, CA\, holds a JD from Santa Clara University School of Law. Mr. Kalra leads the Foundation’s human rights and public policy advocacy efforts and has led human rights fact finding missions\, served as a panelist at multiple Congressional briefings\, and authored formal testimony for Congressional Hearings on human rights\, foreign policy\, hate crimes\, and immigration. He has also led HAF’s textbook reform and Don’t Erase India education campaigns in California\, and has testified at California State Assembly and Senate Committee Hearings on Education and Hate Crimes. He previously served on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) Immigration Advisory Committee.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”12660″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Milan Dalal”][vc_column_text]Milan Dalal is Founder and Managing Partner of Tiger Hill Partners LLC\, a Washington\, DC-based consulting firm focused on government relations and public affairs.  He specializes in advising clients on complex legislative\, regulatory\, and political issues. \nMilan enjoys teaching and has presented on “Strategies for the Economic Reconstruction of Iraq” at the U.S. Naval Academy.  He has been a guest lecturer at Boston University School of Law\, New York University and American University.  Milan is a member of the Atlantic Council\, is a Truman National Security Partner\, and serves as a President-elect of the Democratic Business Council of Northern Virginia.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”12685″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/hres1196-webinar
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hinduamerican.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/capitolBuilding-IMG_6049-Edit-Edit-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20220726T214411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T194721Z
UID:12717-1660161600-1660165200@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:HAF Webinar: The Swastika & CA AB2282 - HAF in conversation with the Anti-Defamation League
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”The Swastika & CA AB2282: A Conversation with the Hindu American Foundation and the Anti-Defamation League” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Date: Wednesday\, August 10 | Time: 8:00 – 9:00pm ET / 5:00-6:00pm PT | Online\, anywhere” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]The Hindu American Foundation and the Anti-Defamation League invite you to an interfaith discussion on the use and abuse of the swastika\, and the historic implications of CA AB 2282 on the Dharmic (Hindu\, Jain\, and Buddhist) and Jewish faith communities of California.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dCELF0MHSU-sfp65mombtg” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Panelists” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” bottom_padding=”4%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Samir Kalra”][vc_column_text]Samir Kalra\, Esq.\, HAF Managing Director\, based in the Bay Area\, CA\, holds a JD from Santa Clara University School of Law. Mr. Kalra leads the Foundation’s human rights and public policy advocacy efforts and has led human rights fact finding missions\, served as a panelist at multiple Congressional briefings\, and authored formal testimony for Congressional Hearings on human rights\, foreign policy\, hate crimes\, and immigration. He has also led HAF’s textbook reform and Don’t Erase India education campaigns in California\, and has testified at California State Assembly and Senate Committee Hearings on Education and Hate Crimes. He previously served on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) Immigration Advisory Committee.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”12660″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Kendall Kosai”][vc_column_text]Kendall Kosai is the Director of Policy for the Anti-Defamation League western division\, overseeing advocacy and policy for ten states. ADL is a national civil rights organization dedicated toward combating hate and anti-Semitism\, promoting equity\, and securing justice and fair treatment for all. His portfolio includes leading a comprehensive legislative advocacy strategy\, supporting regions in various local issues\, and strengthening the division’s civic engagement efforts. Kendall was also formerly the ADL Pacific Northwest’s Associate Regional Director. Prior to coming to the ADL\, Kendall was the Deputy Director for OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates\, a national membership-driven organization of community advocates dedicated toward the social\, political\, and economic well-being of the over 20 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in the United States[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”12720″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/ab2282-haf-adl-webinar
LOCATION:Online\, Anywhere
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hinduamerican.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/swastika-pendant.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T213000
DTSTAMP:20260331T171522
CREATED:20220627T160003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T210038Z
UID:12457-1663439400-1663450200@www.hinduamerican.org
SUMMARY:A Conversation with HAF's Co-Founders
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”5%” id=”florida” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”12507″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”A Conversation with HAF’s Co-Founders” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_custom_heading text=”Saturday\, September 17 | 6:30 – 9:30 pm ET\nThe Cotillion\, 440 Jericho Turnpike\, Jericho\, NY 11753″ font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”REGISTER” url=”https://hafsite.secure.force.com/events/CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a2U6S000004XC0cUAG” margin_top=”5 px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]For the past 19 years\, HAF has been at the forefront of major issues impacting the Hindu American community from the textbook reform in California to the Take Back Yoga campaign\, from educating policymakers about the significance of the Swastika in Hinduism to providing voices to the voiceless with our human rights campaigns. And now we’re up against college professors disguising anti-Hindu rhetoric as academic freedom\, and states passing caste-based discrimination laws…what can we do about it?  \nJoin us in-person for a dynamic evening with two of HAF’s Co-Founders\, Suhag Shukla and Mihir Meghani. We’ll talk about current hot issues impacting the community\, and what we need to do together to empower the next generations of Hindu Americans. This will be moderated by Swami Venkataraman\, HAF Board of Directors. \nHOST COMMITTEE:\nUrmila Shivaram: urmilaa@gmail.com\nRakesh Shreedhar: rakesh901om@gmail.com\nRajendra Modi: rmodimd@gmail.com\nJaya Kunnel: jayakunnel@gmail.com\nVijaypal Arya: varyamd@yahoo.com\nMohan Wanchoo: mwanchoo@hotmail.com[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? Save your seat by registering below.\nThere is no cost to attend\, however donations are welcome.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”REGISTER” url=”https://hafsite.secure.force.com/events/CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a2U6S000004XC0cUAG” margin_top=”5 px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]COVID PROTOCOL:\nIn order to protect the health of our staff and guests\, we require attendees to be fully vaccinated. Please follow all relevant local county\, state\, and CDC requirements and protocols. In addition\, follow all protocols established by event sites.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”FEATURED SPEAKERS:” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Suhag Shukla\, Esq.” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][vc_column_text]Suhag Shukla\, Esq.\, Executive Director\, is a co-founder of HAF. She holds a BA in Religion and JD from the University of Florida. Ms. Shukla has helped steer the Foundation to being recognized as a leading voice for civil rights\, human rights\, and religious freedom. She’s been instrumental in the development of a broad range of educational materials and position papers and blogs for a variety of platforms. Ms. Shukla has served on the Boards of the Nirvana Center\, Main Line Indian Association\, and YWCA of Minneapolis. She was also a member of the Department of Homeland Security Faith-Based Security and Communications Subcommittee. Ms. Shukla is actively involved with Chinmaya Mission\, serves on the board of the Bhutanese American Organization of Philadelphia\, and is a thought partner for the Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia’s Paths to Understanding Public Art Initiative. Shukla is a member of the board for the National Museum of American Religion and serves on religious advisory committees for the Council on Foreign Relations\, the Humane Society of the United States\, and the Department of Homeland Security’s Subcommittee for the Prevention of Targeted Violence Against Faith-Based Communities and is a member of the First Amendment Center’s Committee on Religious Liberty and the United Nations Women’s Gender Equality and Religion platform. Shukla was named one of twelve “faith leaders to watch in 2017” by the Center for American Progress.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”12954″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Mihir Meghani” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][vc_column_text]Mihir Meghani is a Co-Founder and Board Member of the Hindu American Foundation (HAF). His roles in HAF include Chairman of the Board and Convenor of HAF’s Advisory Committee\, and he focuses on capacity building and strategic relations. He is also an Emergency Physician in Northern California. A relative of Mahatma Gandhi\, he continued his self-sacrificing traditions from a young age\, providing medical care in India after the 2001 earthquake\, with the U.S. government team in NY after 9/11\, and in Sri Lanka after the 2004 tsunami with his medical group. As a member of the United States Department of Homeland Security’s Disaster Medical Assistance Team\, he was also involved in disaster planning with US medical and military personnel and personnel of former Soviet republics. He is a former member of the East Bay Regional Parks Advisory Committee\, the city of Fremont’s Green Task Force\, and of a group called Carry The Vision that promotes non-violence\, yoga & meditation in the community. He is a Board Member of the Silicon Valley Interreligious Council. He has received numerous awards for his community service.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”1327″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/conversation-with-co-founders
LOCATION:The Cotillion\, 440 Jericho Turnpike\, Jericho\, New York\, 11753
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