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Sikh mayor of Charlottesville, VA, calls for prayers to celebrate religious freedom

November 9, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

The mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia, Satyendra Singh Huja — a Sikh American — has called for prayers to commemorate the city’s legacy as the origin of the concept of religious freedom in America: In a surprise letter sent to all churches, temples and centers of faith in the greater Charlottesville area, Mayor Satyendra Singh Huja has called for prayers of thanksgiving to mark the 250th Anniversary of Charlottesville Virginia this weekend. Charlottesville is considered by many to be the birthplace […]

Categories: Interfaith, News Bits • Tags: Charlottesville, Satyendra Singh Huja, Thomas Jefferson, Virginia

Satyendra Singh Huja, Mayor of Charlottesville, VA, in his own words

January 10, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

After his election to the position of Mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia by his fellow city councilors, Satyendra Singh Huja reflects: “I can’t think of a Sikh guy getting elected in many other communities,” Huja said. “There aren’t many Sikhs in Charlottesville… So I obviously didn’t get elected because of my religion. I got elected because I could be of service.” This is an important learning. There is an authenticity in this Sikh man who performed his job for decades in […]

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Second turbaned Sikh becomes head of US city council

January 9, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

After a turbaned Sikh became the president of Hoboken, New Jersey’s city council, the City Council in Charlottesville, Virginia has voted in longtime resident and city planner Satyendra Singh Huja as their mayor for the next two years. This is another ground-breaking accomplishment for Sikh Americans, whose acceptance in this country has often been challenged by those ignorant of our physical appearance and articles of faith. When he retired from his position in City Hall in 2004, Satyendra Singh described […]

Categories: News Bits, Politics • Tags: Charlottesville, James Madison, Satyendra Singh Huja, Thomas Jefferson, Virginia

Considering the experience of Sikhs in America.

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Sikh mayor of Charlottesville, VA, calls for prayers to celebrate religious freedom

Satyendra Singh Huja, Mayor of Charlottesville, VA, in his own words

Second turbaned Sikh becomes head of US city council