The Rise of Hindutva in the US, Part 2

Following part 1 of the article, this article will explore the state of Hindutva in the United States, taking largely from a recent report published by Jasa Macher. 

Hindu nationalism has steadily become more and more entrenched in the social and political landscape and fabric of the US. According to the Macher report, the Hindutva agenda in the US focuses on consolidating power for Hindutva groups through networks of groups that “organize Hindu communities by capturing the righteous frustration at experiences of racism.” They further wish to direct diaspora Hindus to engage with upper caste cultural repertoire – accepting Hindus as the “true owners of land in India.” 

Webinar: Interfaith Support for the PRO Act

The PRO (Protecting the Right to Organize) Act would make it easier for workers to form a union without facing retaliation and reprisals, and it has won broad support in the faith community. At this webinar, speakers from 10 different denominations and faith-based organizations spoke out about why they are supporting the PRO Act. ICNA CSJ Executive Director, Dr. Zahid Bukhari also spoke in the webinar.

10th Death at Rikers Island Prison, NY

Do you know Elijah Muhammad was the 10th man to die at Rikers Island this year?