In a press note, the
Dasvandh Network announced that it is launching a new initiative to support the
Black Lives Matter movement by raising funds for the Black Emotional and Mental
Health Collective (BEAM) collective.
Dasvandh Network
started that amidst a global pandemic and its resulting economic fallout, the
murders of George Floyd and Breona Taylor resulted in country-wide protests and
much-needed conversations about racism and long-term systemic change.
George Floyd was killed
in May 2020 and since then, the country has seen a growing number of protests
by the Black Lives Movement supporters. The Dasvandh Network press release
states that the Sikhs have an inspiring history of standing up for and in
solidarity with those who have faced injustices.
It is imperative that
we, as Sikh Americans, continue to support the call for human and civil rights
both universally and domestically.
The initiative by Sikh
organizations will aim to raise $25,000 for BEAM. Sikh24 calls upon its readers
to donate via the Dasvandh Network initiative and help the long-term healing of
the Black Community. Donations can be made online at www.dvnetwork.org/BEAM.
Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi
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