Dallas, US: The Sikhs in the US city of Denver have raised USD 125,000 for a national campaign to raise awareness about the community, taking the total amount raised so far to USD 575,000.
National Sikh Campaign (NSC) has engaged President Barack Obama's media team, AKPD, to develop 30 second ads on Sikhs to run on national and local TV channels and social media, a statement said.
This was done under a strategic plan designed by Hillary Clinton's former Chief Strategist Geoff Garin, who also develops strategic plan for the Harvard University and the World Bank.
In the next few weeks, it is also launching a high-level website on Sikhs.
"We are thrilled by the response of the community in Denver. It has helped NSC come closer to its goal of raising 1.3 Million for the entire campaign budget," said Dr Rajwant Singh, co-founder of the NSC and its senior advisor.
Sikhs have faced several incidents of violence and hate in the recent months in America due to a widespread ignorance about their tradition and because the Sikh turban and beard is confused with Taliban and ISIS.
National Sikh Campaign (NSC) has engaged President Barack Obama's media team, AKPD, to develop 30 second ads on Sikhs to run on national and local TV channels and social media, a statement said.
This was done under a strategic plan designed by Hillary Clinton's former Chief Strategist Geoff Garin, who also develops strategic plan for the Harvard University and the World Bank.
"We are thrilled by the response of the community in Denver. It has helped NSC come closer to its goal of raising 1.3 Million for the entire campaign budget," said Dr Rajwant Singh, co-founder of the NSC and its senior advisor.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
"Bad Debate Nights Happen": Obama's Feeble Support For Ex-Veep Biden Barack Obama Reveals Why His Daughters Will Never Go Into Politics: ''Because Michelle...'' Video: Joe Biden Freezes At Fundraiser, Barack Obama Guides Him Off Stage Amid Huge Row, Karnataka Pauses Bill For Reservation In Private Sector Firms Travel Influencer Aanvi Kamdar Dies After Falling Off A Waterfall Near Mumbai Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Opposes Karnataka's Job Quota Bill, Minister Responds World's Largest Isolated Tribe Makes Rare Appearance In New Footage Puja Khedkar's Father Was Suspended Twice On Extortion Complaints Meet Gagan, A Daily Wager Who Cracked IIT Despite All Odds Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.