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Inclusion & Respect

Victory for Religious Inclusion: 11 Sikhs Elected to House of Commons

Eleven members of Parliament from Sikh backgrounds emerged victorious in the election, marking the largest group ever from that faith to take their seats in the House of Commons.

“American Sikh”—How Superhero Vishavjit Singh Fights Intolerance

Singh says that since 9/11, the taunts got angrier. “I used to be seen as an outsider,” he says. “But now people see me as a villain.”

Jewish Celebrities Accuse Film Academy of Antisemitism

“An inclusion effort that excludes Jews is both steeped in and misunderstands antisemitism.”

Largest Ever Religion-at-Work Survey Shows Employees Are Still Uncomfortable Expressing Religious Identity

According to a study released last month, businesses are still not providing an inclusive and tolerant environment for religious employees.

White House Creates Toolkit for Faith Communities to Counter Hatred

All told, the toolkit provides 40 examples of how communities successfully built bridges of understanding.

Building Religious Freedom for All—Equinix Hosts Antisemitism Event With Google and the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation

“This is not a fringe issue. It’s something that affects all of us.”

Leonard Bernstein Biopic Sparks Controversy Over What Some Call Its Antisemitism

“Throughout history, Jews were often portrayed in antisemitic films and propaganda as evil caricatures with large, hooked noses.”