#Breaking: After 4 months of relentless efforts by @hinduamerican working with allies, the word “Swastika” has been removed from @NYSenate & NY State Assembly bills NY A.9155 and NY S.7680.
BOTH bills originally referred to the swastika as “anti-Semitic and fascist symbols.”
BOTH bills originally referred to the swastika as “anti-Semitic and fascist symbols.”
HAF’s Anita Joshi and Shereen Bhalla worked tirelessly providing solid arguments and building strategic relationships in making this happen.
We thank the NY State Senate and Assembly, and the sponsor leads for their efforts — @AMBichotte & @LizKrueger.
We thank the NY State Senate and Assembly, and the sponsor leads for their efforts — @AMBichotte & @LizKrueger.
Despite the horrific history of Nazi Germany, we thank our Jewish allies for their generosity in helping us end the false identification of the #hakenkreuz with the #Swastika.
Visit hinduamerican.org/swastika for various resources created in partnership with @AJCGlobal & @IFCMW
Visit hinduamerican.org/swastika for various resources created in partnership with @AJCGlobal & @IFCMW
Each win moves us one step closer to educating the public about the sacred, auspicious meaning of the #Swastika for various Dharma traditions over several millenia.
If you haven’t seen our short explainer about it, check it out:
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If you haven’t seen our short explainer about it, check it out:
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