HfHR This October: Defending Democracy, Building Solidarity

Correction: The emailed version of this newsletter mistakenly described T.M. Krishna’s October 16 event at John Jay College as a concert and conversation. It is a conversation, not a concert. HfHR Advisory Board member T.M. Krishna will join environmental justice activist Nityanand Jayaraman for Poromboke, a discussion connecting music, ecological justice and the places we hold in common.

NEWSLETTER     Literature as Resistance, a Salon for Umar Khalid Tuesday, October 6 | 5 p.m. ET | Open Gov Hub, Washington, DC Join HfHR and PEN America for a free Banned Books Week salon featuring incarcerated student activist Umar Khalid’s writing and readings on resistance. Bring a poem or short passage to share, or come listen and stand with voices that censorship cannot silence. Reserve your place Gandhi Jayanti: Democracy Means Women’s Freedom, Too At Washington’s Gandhi Statue on October 2, protesters paired demands for electoral accountability with women’s rights. “Main Bhi Cockroach!” brought the student movement’s irreverence; “Hindus Against Patriarchy, Hindus for Feminism” made the larger point: democracy means women’s safety, equality and freedom, too. Read the recap and see photos Faith Beyond Religious Nationalism Begins in New York At Riverside Church on October 1, HfHR co-founder Sunita Viswanath joined John Thatamanil, Peter Beinart and interfaith leaders for the first Faith Beyond Religious Nationalism conversation. Beginning with Hinduism and Hindutva, the new series asks communities to confront exclusion and nationalism within their own traditions. Read more and watch the conversation HfHR’s new Speaking Tree turns personal reflections into a growing conversation about Hinduism’s future. Every contribution becomes a leaf: a cherished memory, a difficult question, a hope for change. Explore what others have shared and add your own voice. Add your leaf to The Speaking Tree WATCH: Do Hunger Strikes Still Work? HfHR ANZ marked Gandhi Jayanti with a special Pause with Nandini conversation in partnership with NRI Affairs. Student activist Aameen Amitoj joins host Nandini Sen Mehra, HfHR Australia’s Communications and Policy Adviser, to discuss hunger strikes, student resistance and what Gandhi’s methods can mean for movements today. UPCOMING EVENTS | OCTOBER 6–25 October 6 | Online: National Community Briefing 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT. NCAPA and AAPI Data share new findings on Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, with opening remarks from Rep. Ted Lieu. Details and registration.  October 6 | Washington, DC: Literature as Resistance 5 p.m. ET | Open Gov Hub. Our free literary salon with PEN America honors Umar Khalid’s writing and the power of literature to resist repression. Details and RSVP. October 9 | New York City | In Defense of Indian Democracy 5:30 PM ET, Gandhi Statue, Union Square. Peaceful protest for electoral accountability and justice and safety for India’s women. Bring pro-democracy signs and memes. October 10 | Bay Area: Satluj Screening and Director Q&A 3 p.m. PT; doors at 2:30 p.m. | Gurdwara Sahib Singh Sabha, Milpitas. Explore the story of Sikh human rights defender Jaswant Singh Khalra, followed by a virtual Q&A with director Honey Trehan. English subtitles. Event details.  October 11–18 | Online: Week of Prayer for World Peace Eight traditions, eight days, a shared commitment to peace. Join HfHR and interfaith partners for a new prayer video each day, to reflect on, share or bring into your community. Explore the prayers.  October 13 | New York: Satluj Screening and Conversation 4 p.m. ET | Roosevelt House, Hunter College. HfHR and Roosevelt House’s Human Rights Program present Satluj, followed by a conversation with director Honey Trehan about truth, state violence and accountability. Details and registration. 6–7:30 p.m. ET | Shiva Gallery, John Jay College. HfHR Advisory Board member T.M. Krishna joins environmental justice activist Nityanand Jayaraman for Poromboke, a conversation connecting music, ecological justice and the places we hold in common. Event details.  October 16 | Washington, DC: Prisoner No. 626710 Is Present 6 p.m. ET | BOL Co-op Bookstore. Join HfHR for a screening of Lalit Vachani’s documentary on Umar Khalid’s imprisonment and the criminalization of dissent. Reserve your place.  October 21 | Sydney: Sharing the Light, an Interfaith Diwali Celebration 5:45–8 p.m. Sydney time | Preston Stanley Room, NSW Parliament. Celebrate light, hope and renewal with HfHR Australia & New Zealand and friends across faith traditions. Free entry; registration required. Register here. Explore the full HfHR events calendar   An HfHR membership gives you access to a community of progressive, change-oriented Hindus, our exclusive WhatsApp community, affinity groups, weekly community calls, merch discounts, local organizing groups, and more. Join today! 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