Sikhs - Facts and Figures

• Sikhism is the 5th largest religion in the world.
• The Sikh faith originated in 1469, over 500 years ago.
• There are 30 million Sikhs worldwide.
• Approximately 750,000 Sikhs live in the USA.
• Sikhs have lived in America since the late 1800’s.
• Sikhs have made contributions in the fields of technology, commerce, health, science, agriculture, and the arts.
• 99% of the people who wear turbans in the USA are Sikh.
• Research suggests 70% of Americans are not familiar with the Sikh identity.

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Experiences of Sikh Americans include
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• Bullying and harassment
• Discrimination
• Hate motivated violence
• Vandalism
• Profiling at airports

​This is why the Kaur Foundation begins in the classroom --
We believe in the the power of education to impact social change.

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