Championing Rights: Anisha Singh and the Sikh Coalition

Today's episode features Anisha Singh, the Executive Director of the Sikh Coalition – the most prominent Sikh civil rights organization in the U.S. Wondering what Anisha does? She's been at the forefront of combatting hate crimes and ensuring the Sikh community's rights are upheld nationwide. With a background working with big names like the Planned Parenthood Federation and the Center for American Progress, Anisha is licensed to practice law and even secured a significant win in a discrimination case against the U.S. Army. Join me as Anisha, and I dive into an inspiring conversation about the Sikh Coalition's game-changing work and what drives her passion for justice and equality for all.  Join the conversation: Instagram @immigrantlypod | Twitter @immigrantly_pod | Youtube @immigrantlypod | Tiktok @Immigrantlypodcast Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Michaela Strauther & Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson Other Music: Epidemic Sound You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.com

Welcome to Immigrantly: a boundary-pushing, border-crossing podcast that gives diverse voices and stories, a home. Drawing on her own experiences as a rights activist and a first-generation Asian immigrant, creator & host, Saadia Khan tackles the big questions on race, identity & the immigrant experience while challenging mainstream narratives in today’s divided America. Covering everything from love and dating to food and faith, each weekly episode explores a theme with inspiring guests such as Grammy-winning singer Arooj Aftab; bestselling author of 'The Kite Runner,' Khaled Hosseini; and comedians Hari Kondabolu and Aparna Nancherla. It’s a true celebration of what makes us unique – and a timely reminder of all that unites us. If you’d like to be part of this fun, thoughtful and inclusive community, all you need to do is subscribe! Executive Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Sound Design & Content Editor: Manni Simon Media Coordinator: Kayla Lupoli Content Writers: Yudi Liu, Ashley Lanuza, Sarah Doh & Saadia Khan Music: Evan Ray Suzuki/Epidemic Sounds