{"id":4987,"date":"2016-04-30T11:28:09","date_gmt":"2016-04-30T05:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=4987"},"modified":"2024-12-17T11:54:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T06:24:16","slug":"harjeet-singh-from-turban-attack-to-turban-pride-on-screen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harjeet-singh-from-turban-attack-to-turban-pride-on-screen\/","title":{"rendered":"Harjeet Singh &#8211; From Turban Attack to Turban Pride on Screen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harjeet-singh-from-turban-attack-to-turban-pride-on-screen\/#The_Incident_%E2%80%93_A_13-Year-Old_Targeted_for_Wearing_a_Turban\" >The Incident &#8211; A 13-Year-Old Targeted for Wearing a Turban<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harjeet-singh-from-turban-attack-to-turban-pride-on-screen\/#Turning_Negativity_into_Positivity_%E2%80%93_The_Birth_of_%E2%80%98A_Turban_Fan\" >Turning Negativity into Positivity &#8211; The Birth of \u2018A Turban Fan\u2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harjeet-singh-from-turban-attack-to-turban-pride-on-screen\/#Hip-Hop_Meets_Heritage_%E2%80%93_Spreading_Turban_Awareness\" >Hip-Hop Meets Heritage &#8211; Spreading Turban Awareness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harjeet-singh-from-turban-attack-to-turban-pride-on-screen\/#A_Message_of_Pride_and_Resilience\" >A Message of Pride and Resilience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harjeet-singh-from-turban-attack-to-turban-pride-on-screen\/#Empowering_the_Youth_Through_Creativity\" >Empowering the Youth Through Creativity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harjeet-singh-from-turban-attack-to-turban-pride-on-screen\/#_Turban_Pride_Goes_Viral\" >\u00a0Turban Pride Goes Viral<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Incident_%E2%80%93_A_13-Year-Old_Targeted_for_Wearing_a_Turban\"><\/span>The Incident &#8211; A 13-Year-Old Targeted for Wearing a Turban<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In March, 13-year-old Harjeet Singh was attacked on a Doncaster bus in Melbourne by three individuals. This unprovoked act of hate left him shaken but did not break his spirit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turning_Negativity_into_Positivity_%E2%80%93_The_Birth_of_%E2%80%98A_Turban_Fan\"><\/span>Turning Negativity into Positivity &#8211; The Birth of \u2018A Turban Fan\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa, a renowned spoken-word artist, reached out to Harjeet\u2019s family after the attack. Together, they decided to transform the negativity into a powerful message through a hip-hop video titled \u2018A Turban Fan.\u2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hip-Hop_Meets_Heritage_%E2%80%93_Spreading_Turban_Awareness\"><\/span>Hip-Hop Meets Heritage &#8211; Spreading Turban Awareness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the video, Harjeet joins Sukhjit to educate viewers about the significance of the Sikh turban through catchy rap lyrics.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u201cSee this thing, this thing I wear?<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>It\u2019s a turban man.. it covers my hair.<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>You can have a look, maybe you\u2019ll stare,<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>But listen to this story, and you might just care.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Message_of_Pride_and_Resilience\"><\/span>A Message of Pride and Resilience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The video not only promotes equality but also delivers a strong message to those harboring hate.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cI\u2019m the one you notice\u2026 I don\u2019t run; I can\u2019t hide.<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<em><strong>If you need to spew your hate, I\u2019ll take it with pride.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Harjeet\u2019s resilience shines through as he declares, \u201cI got a turban, and it makes me free.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empowering_the_Youth_Through_Creativity\"><\/span>Empowering the Youth Through Creativity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By blending art and advocacy, \u2018A Turban Fan\u2019 resonates with young audiences, inspiring them to embrace diversity and stand tall against prejudice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Turban_Pride_Goes_Viral\"><\/span>\u00a0Turban Pride Goes Viral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Harjeet Singh\u2019s story is a testament to turning adversity into an opportunity for positive change. Through his collaboration with Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa, he has not only reclaimed his turban pride but also inspired countless others to celebrate their identity fearlessly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Incident &#8211; A 13-Year-Old Targeted for Wearing a Turban In March, 13-year-old Harjeet Singh was attacked on a Doncaster bus in Melbourne by three individuals. This unprovoked act of hate left him shaken but did not break his spirit. 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