Indian-Americans in a Biden-Harris Administration

President-elect Joe Biden picks Indian-American trailblazer Vivek Murthy to lead new coronavirus task force

Dr. Vivek Murthy who has been advising President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris about the pandemic throughout the year will co-chair the Transition Covid-19 Advisory Board constituting a diverse and experienced group of doctors and scientists. Continue reading President-elect Joe Biden picks Indian-American trailblazer Vivek Murthy to lead new coronavirus task force

Joe Biden and Indian Americans

Joe Biden extols Indian-Americans as “pillars” of the country for their courage and sacrifices

If he is elected president, Kamala Devi Harris “will be the first Indian-American vice president in the history of the United States of America”, Joe Biden gushed in a prerecorded message designed to court the highly educated and affluent Indian-American community ahead of the November election. Continue reading Joe Biden extols Indian-Americans as “pillars” of the country for their courage and sacrifices

Indian-American Neomi Rao

Neomi Rao grilled over past writings on rape at Senate confirmation hearing

If confirmed by the Senate that is controlled by Republicans, Neomi Rao will be the first Indian-American woman to serve on the DC Circuit Court of Appeals which is considered the country’s second most powerful court, a springboard to the Supreme Court. Continue reading Neomi Rao grilled over past writings on rape at Senate confirmation hearing

Kamala Harris

First-ever Indian-American senator Kamala Devi Harris announces 2020 presidential run on MLK Day

If elected, Kamala Devi Harris will become the first female and first Indian-American president of the United States. Continue reading First-ever Indian-American senator Kamala Devi Harris announces 2020 presidential run on MLK Day

Indian American Impact Project

Trailblazers in politics, public policy gather at ‘Women Who Impact’ event hosted by Indian American Impact

Senator Kamala Harris, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Seema Nanda, Nisha Biswal, Vanita Gupta, Neera Tanden spoke at the ‘Women Who Impact’ event in Washington, DC. Continue reading Trailblazers in politics, public policy gather at ‘Women Who Impact’ event hosted by Indian American Impact

Protests Against Trump Immigration Policy

Crowds protest Trump’s hardline immigration policies from coast to coast

Moral outrage over President Donald Trump’s zero-tolerance immigration policy reached a fever pitch as people fought back flocking to ‘Families Belong Together’ rallies held from coast to coast. Continue reading Crowds protest Trump’s hardline immigration policies from coast to coast

March for Our Lives

Massive crowds descend on DC to demand gun control

The ‘March for Our Lives’ rally in Washington drew upwards of half a million gun control advocates, and several thousand more attended some 800 sister marches across the country and around the world, making it a revolutionary movement. Continue reading Massive crowds descend on DC to demand gun control

Langar on Capitol Hill

Indian-American Lawmakers Kamala Harris, Ami Bera Co-Sponsor Fourth Annual Langar on Capitol Hill

Now in its fourth year, the event is an educational opportunity for bipartisan US lawmakers and their aides to learn more about Sikhism, the world’s fifth largest religion. Continue reading Indian-American Lawmakers Kamala Harris, Ami Bera Co-Sponsor Fourth Annual Langar on Capitol Hill

2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Indian-American Girl Ananya Vinay Crowned Champion of National Spelling Bee

Indian-American girl, Ananya Vinay, 12, of Fresno, California, has been crowned champion of the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Continue reading Indian-American Girl Ananya Vinay Crowned Champion of National Spelling Bee

Women's March on Washington

Hundreds of Thousands Join Women’s March on Washington to Protest President Trump’s Agenda

A day after President Donald Trump’s ceremonial Inauguration, scores of women took to the streets of Washington to protest against his populist rhetoric and planned policies. Continue reading Hundreds of Thousands Join Women’s March on Washington to Protest President Trump’s Agenda