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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

6th Annual Holocaust and Genocides, Sikh Genocide'84

6th Annual Holocaust and Genocides Reflections

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday, January 27, 2013
Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230
Rsvp to: ConfirmAttendance@gmail.com
Details at: www.HolocaustandGenocides.com
Your Questions answered: http://holocaustandgenocides.blogspot.com/2013/01/frequently-asked-questions-about.html

THE SIKH GENOCIDE OF 1984


Humanity must continuously acknowledge, remember, and reflect upon the inhuman atrocities misguided powers inflicted upon powerless. A stand for justice, education and understanding is badly needed. We hope each one of us would walk out with a commitment to work towards all humanity as one family, where each one stands for the rights of others to make the world a safe home for all and a better place for everyone to live. Indeed, safety of each one of us hinges on the safety of others around us.

Every year we have reflected on our failings, massacres, Genocides and Holocaust, this year, we will focus on the Sikh Genocide of 1984, Dr. Amarjit Singh, will deliver the key note address on the topic.  Mr. Hasan Mahmud will share about the Bangladesh Genocide of 1971, Dr. Petra Weldes will talk about the effects of Stereotyping on the societies, and Kelly Obazee will reflect on current massacres around the world.  Mike Ghouse will speak about the need to take stand against oppression of others, and Holocaust continues to be our anchor event.

There is a shameless cruelty in our societies because we either shy away or refuse to acknowledge the sufferings of others, worrying that it will devalue our own, and or it amounts to infidelity to our own cause. Shame on us that we justifying massacres by pretending and propagating that the victims deserved it or asked for it, or we simply turn the face away.

To paraphrase Sir Edmund Burke, “evil continues to flourish not necessarily because of evil men, but more so because good men do nothing about it.”

The human atrocities are pent up frustrations and unresolved issues that reach a boiling point and explode into massacres and genocides.   As civilized societies, we need to bring a closure to the issues through forgiveness, apology and restoration of justice.

To all those, who have endured holocaust, genocides, massacres, annihilation, land mines, hunger, rape, torture, occupation and inhuman brutality, we say, we are with you, and you are not alone. The least we can do in the process of healing is to acknowledge every one's pain.

The sixth annual event is an initiative of the Foundation for Pluralism, Sikh Gurdwaras of North Texas, America Together Foundation, and the World Muslim congress.

CONTACT:

Dr. Harbans Lal, Event Chair (817) 446-8757- email: japji@tx.rr.com
Mike Ghouse, President  (214) 325-1916  - email:MikeGhouse@aol.com
America together foundation, 2665 Villa Creek Dr, Suite 206, Dallas, TX 75234




HUFFINGTON POST ON ATTITUDES
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ghouse/holocaust-remembrance-and-recognizing-all-genocides_b_2547164.html

ACTION ITEMS:

1. RSVP to - confirmattedance@gmail.com or call either of the phone
2. Invite your friends.
4. Donate - http://americatogetherfoundation.com/donate/
5. List your organization as a supporting organization, please send an email to HolocaustandGenocides@gmail.com with name and web address.

Friday, January 18, 2013

6th Annual Holocaust and Genocides; Sikh Genocide 1984

PRESS RELEASE
  January 16, 2013

VI Annual Reflections on Holocaust and Genocides
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday, January 27, 2013
Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230
Rsvp to: ConfirmAttendance@gmail.com
www.HolocaustandGenocides.com
 
THE SIKH GENOCIDE OF 1984

Humanity must continuously acknowledge, remember, and reflect upon the inhuman atrocities misguided powers inflicted upon powerless. A stand for justice, education and understanding is badly needed. We hope each one of us would walk out with a commitment to work towards all humanity as one family where each one stands for the rights of others to make the world a safe home for all and a better place for everyone to live. Indeed, safety of each one of us hinges on the safety of others around us.

Every year we have reflected on our failings, massacres, Genocides and Holocaust, this year, we will focus on the Sikh Genocide of 1984,
Dr. Amarjit Singh, will deliver the key note address on the topic.  Mr. Hasan Mahmud will share about the Bangladesh Genocide of 1971, Dr. Petra Weldes will talk about the effects of Stereotyping on the societies, and Kelly Obazee will reflect on current massacres around the world.  Mike Ghouse will speak about the need to take stand against oppression of others, and Holocaust continues to be our anchor event.

There is a shameless cruelty in our societies because we either shy away or refuse to acknowledge the sufferings of others, worrying that it will devalue our own, and or it amounts to infidelity to our own cause. Shame on us that we justifying massacres by pretending and propagating that the victims deserved it or asked for it, or we simply turn the face away.

To paraphrase Sir Edmund Burke, “evil continues to flourish not necessarily because of evil men, but more so because good men do nothing about it.”

The human atrocities are pent up frustrations and unresolved issues that reach a boiling point and explode into massacres and genocides.   As civilized societies, we need to bring a closure to the issues through forgiveness, apology and restoration of justice.

To all those, who have endured holocaust, genocides, massacres, annihilation, land mines, hunger, rape, torture, occupation and inhuman brutality, we say, we are with you, and you are not alone. The least we can do in the process of healing is to acknowledge every one's pain.  

The sixth annual event is an initiative of the Foundation for Pluralism, Sikh Gurdwaras of North Texas, America Together Foundation, and the World Muslim congress. 

CONTACT:

Dr. Harbans Lal, Event Chair (817) 446-8757- email: japji@tx.rr.com

Mike Ghouse, President   (214) 325-1916  - email: SpeakerMikeGhouse@gmail.com

 
America together foundation
2665 Villa Creek Dr, Suite 206
Dallas, TX 75234

ACTION ITEMS:
1.    RSVP to - confirmattedance@gmail.com or call either of the phone
2.    You can list your organization as a supporting organization, please send an email to HolocaustandGenocides@gmail.com with name and web address.
3.    Invite your friends.

Event Outline




VI Annual Reflections on
Holocaust and Genocides

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday, January 27, 2013
Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Lane, Dallas
Website: www.HolocaustandGenocides.com 

Event Chair: Dr. Harbans Lal, Sikh Studies
Co-Chair and MC: Mike Ghouse, America Together Foundation
 
PROGRAM 

Program 4:15– 7:00

National Anthem 
Pledge of Allegiance 
Opening Remarks by Dr. Harbans Lal, Chairman

Holocaust and Genocides - Mike Ghouse 
Stereotyping - Dr. Rev. Petra Weldes 
Bangladesh Rape - Hasan Mahmood
Plight of Bihar Muslims - Shah Alam Siddiqui
Massacres around the world - Kelly Obazee
Sikh Genocides - Dr. Amarjit Singh

6:30 PM Fellowship & Refreshment

OPTIONAL

7:00—8:00  Documentary on Sharia followed by Q & A

We appreciate the support and sponsorships from Laura Sutherland of Unity of Dallas, John Hammond and Shabnam Modgil of FunAsia, Gurdwara Singh Sabha of Richardson, and the Sikh Gurdwaras of North Texas. Thanks to the Donors Gurvendra Singh Suri, Dr. Pritpal Singh, Mohinder Singh, Gurvinder Singh, Raj Bhandari and others. We appreciate all the volunteers. Every name will be listed in the report following the event.

Please donate to defray the cost of the event at:
 

Thursday, January 17, 2013

6th Annual Holocaust and Genocides, Sikh Genocide 1984

PRESS RELEASE
  January 16, 2013
VI Annual Reflections on Holocaust and Genocides
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday, January 27, 2013
Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230
Rsvp to: ConfirmAttendance@gmail.com
www.HolocaustandGenocides.com
 
THE SIKH GENOCIDE OF 1984

Humanity must continuously acknowledge, remember, and reflect upon the inhuman atrocities misguided powers inflicted upon powerless. A stand for justice, education and understanding is badly needed. We hope each one of us would walk out with a commitment to work towards all humanity as one family where each one stands for the rights of others to make the world a safe home for all and a better place for everyone to live. Indeed, safety of each one of us hinges on the safety of others around us.

Every year we have reflected on our failings, massacres, Genocides and Holocaust, this year, we will focus on the Sikh Genocide of 1984, a Sikh speaker will deliver the key note address on the topic.  Mr. Hasan Mahmud will share about the Bangladesh Genocide of 1971, Dr. Petra Weldes will talk about the effects of Stereotyping on the societies, and Kelly Obazee will reflect on current massacres around the world.  Mike Ghouse will speak about the need to take stand against oppression of others, and Holocaust continues to be our anchor event.

There is a shameless cruelty in our societies because we either shy away or refuse to acknowledge the sufferings of others, worrying that it will devalue our own, and or it amounts to infidelity to our own cause. Shame on us that we justifying massacres by pretending and propagating that the victims deserved it or asked for it, or we simply turn the face away.

To paraphrase Sir Edmund Burke, “evil continues to flourish not necessarily because of evil men, but more so because good men do nothing about it.”

The human atrocities are pent up frustrations and unresolved issues that reach a boiling point and explode into massacres and genocides.   As civilized societies, we need to bring a closure to the issues through forgiveness, apology and restoration of justice.

To all those, who have endured holocaust, genocides, massacres, annihilation, land mines, hunger, rape, torture, occupation and inhuman brutality, we say, we are with you, and you are not alone. The least we can do in the process of healing is to acknowledge every one's pain.  


The sixth annual event is an initiative of the Foundation for Pluralism, Sikh Gurdwaras of North Texas, America Together Foundation, and the World Muslim congress. 

CONTACT:

Dr. Harbans Lal, Event Chair (817) 446-8757- email: japji@tx.rr.com

Mike Ghouse, President  (214) 325-1916 - email: SpeakerMikeGhouse@gmail.com

 
America together foundation
2665 Villa Creek Dr, Suite 206
Dallas, TX 75234

ACTION ITEMS:
1.    RSVP to - confirmattedance@gmail.com or call either of the phone
2.    You can list your organization as a supporting organization, please send an email to HolocaustandGenocides@gmail.com with name and web address.
3.    Invite your friends.