Sikhs speak out after Henry Nowak murder
Young British Sikhs describe safety fears, questions about the kirpan and concerns about how their faith is seen.
British Sikhs quickly condemned the killing of 18鈥憏ear鈥憃ld Henry Nowak and expressed sympathy for his family. Now some reflect on the Southampton protests and concerns about how their faith and the kirpan are being discussed, including confusion over the difference between a ceremonial kirpan and the large dagger used to kill Henry. Additionally, registered drama psychotherapist and baptised Sikh Eshmeet Kaur, talks about grief, shock and trauma across communities, the 鈥渢oxic stress鈥� created by social media and protests, and how Sikhism's emphasis on compassion and strength might help people feel safer and begin to heal.
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Produced in Birmingham by Samsaara Productions for 麻豆社 Asian Network.
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