National Indian physicians group takes compelling causes to Capitol Hill

Born in India and having migrated to the US as a teenager, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is very vocal when it comes to immigration and upholding the rights of immigrants. “Unless you are native American, you came from somewhere and 92 percent of Asian Americans have come through the family immigration system”, she told the AAPI gathering. Continue reading National Indian physicians group takes compelling causes to Capitol Hill

Diwali in US Congress

Fourth glittering Diwali celebration in US Congress draws over 400 guests

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii spoke about the unifying message of Diwali to people of all religions and backgrounds, and how the festival teaches everyone to overcome divisiveness with love, respect and understanding. Continue reading Fourth glittering Diwali celebration in US Congress draws over 400 guests

Capitol Hill Press Conference on DREAM Act, DACA

Democratic lawmakers pledge unwavering support for passing clean DREAM Act

Democratic Congresswoman Judy Chu of California noted that among the DACA recipients (called Dreamers) are over 3,000 from India, more than 7,000 from South Korea, nearly 5,000 from the Philippines, some 2,000 from Pakistan, and thousands of others who are Asian Pacific Islanders (APIs). “They all deserve a chance to achieve the American dream”, she said. Continue reading Democratic lawmakers pledge unwavering support for passing clean DREAM Act

Vaisakhi Festival Recognized by US Congress

US Lawmakers Celebrate Vaisakhi with Sikh Community on Capitol Hill

Vaisakhi celebrations began early this year with influential US lawmakers recognizing and partaking in the major Sikh festival on Capitol Hill. Continue reading US Lawmakers Celebrate Vaisakhi with Sikh Community on Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill Vigil on Hate Crimes Against Indian-Americans

US lawmakers urge President Trump to stand up against hate crimes, end divisive rhetoric

US lawmakers Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Joe Crowley (D-NY) have introduced a Resolution calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to dedicate robust resources for investigating and prosecuting ethnic attacks, and urging President Trump to end his inflammatory rhetoric. Continue reading US lawmakers urge President Trump to stand up against hate crimes, end divisive rhetoric

Shooting of Indian Engineers in Kansas

White House: Too early to guess motives in Kansas shooting of Indian engineers

White House press secretary Sean Spicer has called the shooting tragic, but dismissed any link between President Trump’s rhetoric on immigration and the incident in Kansas. Continue reading White House: Too early to guess motives in Kansas shooting of Indian engineers

Birth Anniversary Celebration of Swami Vivekananda in Washington

Peace can only be achieved by Non-Violence: Reverend Martin Luther King III

Human rights advocate Reverend Martin Luther King III declared, Only a commitment to active non-violence can achieve permanent peace. Continue reading Peace can only be achieved by Non-Violence: Reverend Martin Luther King III

Five Indian Americans Sworn Into US Congress

Record Number of Indian-Americans Sworn Into New US Congress

It is a triumph for the Indian-American community, a watershed moment. Never before have so many US lawmakers of Indian origin been elected to serve in the highest legislative body in the land. Continue reading Record Number of Indian-Americans Sworn Into New US Congress

Indian Americans Elected to US Congress

Five Indian-Americans Elected to the US Congress, Setting a Record

Senator Kamala Harris, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Congressmen Ami Bera, Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamoorthi will all serve on Capitol Hill, paving the way for other Indian-Americans to be elected to the highest legislative body in the land. Continue reading Five Indian-Americans Elected to the US Congress, Setting a Record

Diwali on Capitol Hill

US Lawmakers Laud Accomplishments of Indian-Americans at Congressional Diwali Celebration

The third annual Congressional Diwali celebration drew over 30 influential US lawmakers and 1,200 members of the Indian-American community to the iconic Library of Congress on Capitol Hill. Continue reading US Lawmakers Laud Accomplishments of Indian-Americans at Congressional Diwali Celebration