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Feb 22, 2022 7 tweets 2 min read
It has come to our attention that a graphic, which falsely claims that Hindu Students Council (HSC) is organizationally tied to and puppeteered by groups in the #UnitedStates and abroad, has been circulated on social media. We would like to clarify several matters:
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Sep 10, 2021 9 tweets 7 min read
Several HSC leaders participated in @TimesNow's primetime panel with @PadmajaJoshi on the inherently Hinduphobic assertions of & potential harm to Hindu American students from the #dghconference. The full video will be available tomorrow, but here are some highlights. 👇 @TimesNow @PadmajaJoshi Here, HSC President @thekejemon, explains why Hindu students are concerned about #dghconference: because of the rise in on-campus Hinduphobia in recent years.
Apr 28, 2021 24 tweets 11 min read
THREAD - 2021 conference videos for "Understanding Hinduphobia" hosted by @RutgersHSC:

Full Conference Playlist video:

(1/n) @RutgersHSC Dr. Jeffery Long - Understanding Hinduphobia: A Primer



(2/n)
Apr 27, 2021 6 tweets 2 min read
Shubh Hanuman Jayanti! What is Hanuman Jayanti?

Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of a deva- Hanuman. Hindus may celebrate by visiting temple, reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, and distributing sweets.
Apr 23, 2021 6 tweets 1 min read
@algalitsky shares on behalf of the Armenian community:

"We all have our unique stories as to how we came here. We all have the trauma. We express our solidarity." "In 2015 on the 100 year anniversary of the Armenian genocide, we held a large protest in front of the Turkish embassy. This might be the US recognition."
Apr 23, 2021 6 tweets 1 min read
@RaniRosser from the University of Texas talks about the negative portrayals in elementary and middle school in the education system. She shares her experience: "When I first started graduate school I wanted to research the high school curriculum that perpetuated bias and stereotypes."

Amongst the responses received were "This is how it was always taught."