In Our Own Words

DESCRIPTION
This is a publication that presents the narratives of South Asian New Yorkers affected by racial and religious profiling. It is a joint project by the New York City Profiling Collaborative with Desis Rising Up and Moving (DRUM), the Sikh Coalition, United Sikhs, South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!), Coney Island Avenue Project, and Council of Peoples Organization, coordinated by South Asian Americans Leading Together. The publication provides an overview of the impact of profiling on South Asians in New York City, including their experiences with local law enforcement and the FBI, airport security, and immigration policies. The publication also includes recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders to address and eliminate profiling.

ADDITIONAL METADATA
Date: March 2012
Type: Publication
Language: English
Creator: South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT)
Location: New York City, New York

PROVENANCE
Collection: South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) Materials
Item History: 2024-09-30 (created); 2024-09-30 (modified)

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