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eNews
A monthly communiqué
March 2017 No. 3
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IAGB Strongly Condemns Recent Shootings of Indian Americans
We are deeply distressed at the brutal shooting of young Indian engineers Srinivas Kuchibhotla and Alok Madasani on February 22, in Olathe, Kansas. Tragically, Srinivas was killed, Alok was injured and Ian Grillot was shot while heroically trying to intervene.
IAGB issued the following statement condemning the tragic event:
"The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) strongly condemns the recent shooting incident that took place at Austins Bar and Grill in Olathe, Kansas, in which one Indian American Srinivas Kuchibhotla was killed and another Indian American Alok Madasani was injured in a potential hate crime. The gunman yelled 'get out of my country' before opening fire and later told witnesses that he had killed two Middle Eastern men. Srinivas Kuchibhotla and Alok Madasani were both engineers who worked for Garmin’s global headquarters in Olathe. A 24-year old American Ian Grillot was also wounded and hospitalized after trying to intervene after he heard the gunman issue racist slurs.
“IAGB condemns this incident as well as any form of discrimination or racism against peace loving and law abiding Indian American community. We express our shock and solidarity with the victims and their families, particularly Ian Grillot, the brave heart who interjected and was injured. We call upon the concerned authorities to prosecute the perpetrator of this criminal act to the fullest and at the earliest, and assure the community that its interests will be protected against such racist elements and tendencies.”
Alarmingly, this heinous act was followed by another shooting on March 3. A Sikh Indian American, whose name was not disclosed, was shot in the arm and injured in Kent, WA, by a gunman expressing a similar sentiment, "go back to your own country." Police are searching for the gunman and investigating the shooting as a possible hate crime.
IAGB raises its voice, along with other progressive organizations in our diverse country, against hate of any community, regardless of its race, religion, ethnicity or color.
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Interfaith Candlelight Vigil This Evening: March 12
An interfaith candlelight vigil will be held today, Sunday March 12, from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm, at the Westford town common, in remembrance of the recent victims of hate crimes and to condemn hate and violence.
Parking
Parking is available at the Westford library, First Parish Church United, Westford town hall, Westford fire station lot, along Connell Dr (designated spaces only), and 39 Main Street (permission to park along driveway). Please use designated parking spots and crosswalks.
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Meet the Cast
IAGB and Leherein Present "...Chale Hans ki Chal" on May 13
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"...Chale Hans ki Chal," the Hindi play being presented by IAGB and New England Leherein, is both a family drama and a delightful comedy. According to director Avinash Padhye, the play revolves around the family of a distinguished freedom fighter, the late Swatantra Surya.
Swatantra Surya has bequeathed a trust that runs three institutions in the hands of his four sons. The three older sons dutifully run the institutions, happily basking in the past glory of their father's deeds. The youngest, however, is regarded as a black sheep due to his carefree ways and is more down to earth than his siblings. He wants the realization that times are changing to dawn upon the family. Will he succeed in this endeavor?
Come and find out, at 4 pm on Saturday, May 13, at Littleton High School, 56 King Street, Littleton, MA.
Meanwhile, meet the
cast
today
and learn about their motivations. Meet the director himself in next month's eNews.
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SABA GB Know Your Rights! Immigration Panel: March 14
South Asian Bar Association Greater Boston (SABA GB) is hosting an Immigration Q&A forum, as part of its “Know Your Rights!” program, on Tuesday, March 14, from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm, at Northeastern University School of Law, Dockser Hall, Room 240.
The panelists will focus on legal issues facing immigrants since the presidential election, including impact on the South Asian community, and responding to hate crimes and harassment directed toward immigrants and the South Asian community at large. The event is open to the community and refreshments will be served.
RSVP and send questions for the panelists here.
Know Your Rights!
Know Your Rights! is an award-winning program that offers small-group classes and forums for community leaders on various topics of legal interest. The goal is to have the leaders take back the knowledge to their own communities and share it with them.
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IITAGNE/Sangam Event – A Talk by Dr. Rainer Weiss: March 25
Indian Institutes of Technology Association of Greater New England and Sangam are co-hosting a talk by Dr. Rainer Weiss on Gravitational Waves and the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) on Saturday, March 25, from 2 pm - 4 pm at MIT Building 26,
Room 26-100.
Sangam is MIT's Indian student association.
Read details and register here.
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Join Joslin Diabetes Center for
A Taste of Ginger: March 27
Joslin Diabetes Center presents the 13th Annual A Taste of Ginger on Monday, March 27, at the Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston. The cultural and culinary event benefits the Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI) at Joslin. One can enjoy the culinary talents of over 25 Boston area restaurants and chefs, a silent auction and cultural performances, while supporting AADI and the mission of Joslin to prevent, treat and cure diabetes.
In 2000, the AADI was founded at Joslin Diabetes Center to effectively implement culturally-relevant research, care, and education within this diverse population. The AADI engages in culturally-relevant research to develop a culturally-tailored, efficient, and cost effective management/treatment model to disseminate to healthcare providers locally and internationally.
Purchase tickets on the website. Contact Jean Doliber via email or telephone at 617.309.2512 if you have any questions.
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Saheli's Mehndi Celebration: April 2
Saheli, the organization which helps to empower South Asian women and families to lead safe and healthy, invites women and their children to an afternoon of food, music, dancing and mehndi (henna application).
The event will be held on Sunday, April 2, from 3 pm until 7 pm at Sons of Italy, 138 Lexington Street, Woburn, MA.
Click to purchase tickets.
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Editor: Zehra Khan, IAGB Communications
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