In a significant development, the US state of Georgia has declared the month of October as ‘Hindu Heritage Month’ citing the contribution of the ‘vibrant’ 'Hindu American' community in the state’s progress.
A Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) highlighted the challenges being faced by Hindus in the US amid the rising violence against the religion, Hinduphobia, caste laws and academic bias.
"The power of Hindus in the United States is powerful. We need to join together, unify together with all of the Hindus across America. That will be a powerful force," the US Congresswoman said while addressing the first-ever Hindu-American Summit organised at US Capitol Hill.
In a first, a group of Indian Americans have come together to host a Hindu-American Summit for political engagement at the US Capitol Hill on June 14 to bring the Hindu community's issues to the attention of the lawmakers.
Washington [US], August 5 (ANI): An American Hindu advocacy group has hosted a Capitol Hill Speaker Series for US members of Congress and congressional staff to highlight the persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan by state and non-state actors.
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 26 (ANI): The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) on Wednesday condemned the violent clashes in parts of Delhi in which at least 25 people have been killed, and called for the arrest of the perpetrators regardless of their religious affiliation.
Washington [USA], Jan 12(ANI): Tulsi Gabbard, the first ever Hindu American woman elected to the US Congress, has entered the race for the 2020 presidential elections.