Sikh
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Singh, which translates to “lion,” is the most common last name for Sikh men.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The Asian Law Caucus and Sikh Coalition sued California’s DMV on behalf of drivers who faced cancellation of their licenses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
This is evident in the depiction of Kip, a Sikh man finding his way in the English world of colonialism.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
Vigils have been held on Friday and Saturday for Kaur by the Sikh community in the local area where she died.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
He was from India, and his beard and turban were signs of his Sikh religious beliefs.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
The Sikh Coalition noted that the DHS post comes as the country mourns the 25th anniversary of 9/11, after which Sikhs were targeted for hate crimes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
“We remain fearless in identifying as Sikhs — even when our government portrays us as enemies,” the coalition wrote on X.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Many Sikhs fled the violence to the U.S. and Canada.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Although the Akal Takht has no constitutional authority over elected governments, it wields immense religious influence among Sikhs.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
There were Sikhs from the Punjab who never cut their hair but tucked it all up under their turbans.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
