<p><em>In the aftermath of the Sikh Temple shooting in Wisconsin, we revisit a 2011 report by Democracy Now&#8217;s Jaisal Noor about how Sikh Americans have been targets of violence and harassment. This was originally broadcast Sept. 12, 2011. <a href="http://www.democracynow.org/2011/9/12/ten_years_after_9_11_little">Click here to watch</a></em> the original report. See also our <a href="http://www.democracynow.org/topics/gun_control">coverage of the issue of gun control in the United States.</a></p>
<p>We continue our 9/11 anniversary coverage with a look at the Sikh-American community. The Sikh faith is the fifth-largest religion in the world, and there are as many as half a million members in the United States. Following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Sikh Americans faced many of the same discriminatory conditions as Muslims and Arab Americans. Because of their distinct appearance, they were visible targets of violence and harassment. Democracy Now!’s Jaisal Noor filed this report, produced with Free Speech Radio News. [includes rush transcript]</p>