Indian-American Community News
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An outstanding Indian-American teenager, Swetha Prabakaran of Ashburn, Virginia, has been appointed to the inaugural Student Advisory Board of First Lady Michelle Obama’s education campaign, Better Make Room. Continue reading Indian-American Teen Swetha Prabakaran is Selected for First Lady Michelle Obama’s Education Campaign
President Obama noted how Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, here in America and around the world, will celebrate Diwali by lighting ‘diyas’, or lamps, which symbolize the victory of light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Continue reading White House Aglow as President Obama Celebrates Diwali
President Obama awarded the prestigious National Humanities Medal to Dr. Abraham Verghese, a brilliant physician and author of Indian origin, in the presence of some 240 guests who packed the East Room of the White House. Continue reading President Obama Awards National Humanities Medal to Indian-American Professor Abraham Verghese
President Obama will award the prestigious National Humanities Medal to Dr. Abraham Verghese, a brilliant physician, professor and author of Indian origin, at a White House ceremony on Thursday, September 22, 2016. First Lady Michelle Obama will also attend. Continue reading President Obama to Award National Humanities Medal to Abraham Verghese
At a sparkling ceremony in the White House, President Obama awarded the prestigious National Humanities Medal to celebrated Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri. Continue reading President Obama Awards National Humanities Medal to Author Jhumpa Lahiri
Surrounded on stage by the Class of 2016 National Student Poets, First Lady Michelle Obama turned to Maya Eashwaran. “You put it best”, she told the delighted teen, quoting her: ‘On the stage, there is no way to leave unnoticed’. Continue reading First Lady Michelle Obama Honors Two Indian-American Teen Poets
Two Indian-American whiz kids will be appointed as National Student Poets for the first time, at a White House ceremony, September 8, hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama. The National Student Poets Program is the country’s highest honor for young poets presenting original work. Continue reading First Lady Michelle Obama To Honor Two Brilliant Indian-American National Student Poets
This year was special for the Diaspora: young, aspiring chefs of Indian origin headed to the White House for an event hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama. Continue reading Young Indian-American Chefs Attend Fifth Annual Kids’ State Dinner Hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama
With a resolve to continue exploring opportunities for women and girls, the White House convened the first-ever United State of Women Summit headlined by President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and featuring First Lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey in an armchair conversation on Trailblazing the Path for the Next Generation of Women. Continue reading White House Hosts First-Ever United State of Women Summit Focusing on Gender Equality
In wake of the recent horrific assaults on Sikh Americans, following the terror attacks, a high-ranking Obama official has assured the community that the administration stands with it during these challenging times and will work in conjunction with its members to eradicate hate-motivated violence. Continue reading Key US Official Pledges Support to Stamp Out Attacks Against Sikh Americans