See and hear from the communities who impact us to continue fulfilling our mission!
Indian Siddi Tribe of African Origins
In our Hispanic/Latino segment, hear from Isaac, a charming and open-minded senior, who identifies as gay and is accepted by his family.
In the pre-pandemic era, Martha, a correspondent for Show and Heal and a Christian middle school student, explores her firsthand exposure to Islam. She shares insights into what she learned about Ramadan, reflecting on the possibility of fasting for 15 hours, akin to the Muslim practice, as she engages in the experience of Iftar (the break after the 15-hour fast).
Nainoa discusses his Hawaiian background and what “Hanai” means.
Listen to Dominican-born Camila's story of coming to America, asserting herself, and following her heart.
Let’s dive deeper into “langar” or the free community meals served 24/7 365 days a year in the Sikh religion place of worship called gurudwara.
Meet Eddy who is originally from Cuba. He aspires to be an astronaut, loves classical Latin music, and believes "all human beings are the same" and want the same things for themselves.
Fateh Singh is an American veteran who has now been practicing Sikhism for decades.
In this short clip, Fateh kindly introduces Sikhism and the gurudwara, a place of worship for Sikhs, to Show and Heal's Xahej Bajipura.
Yoga on the Ganga Ghat, Steps of Ganges River, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Xahej Bajipura of Show and Heal listened to, shared tea and Indian homemade daal with Eli, Kanon, and Que. She learned so much about their hearts, ambitions, and hopes for the future world, one of inclusion, equality, and love. Let's take a moment to hear and see their struggles, talents, and desires for peace so we can FEAR LESS.
Meet Aurelio, an ambitious young man who of Cuban-Argentinian-Black descent who has been working at 14, usually 2-3 jobs, while going to school. He's been making it on his own since he was 17 years old. He's a go-getter, always working hard, saving, and improving himself.
Show and Heal correspondent and middle school student Martha of Christian faith shares what she learned about Ramadan and whether she would be able to fast 15 hours like Muslims do in her firsthand exposure to the Islam religion as well as iftar (break after 15-hour fast)
Listen to Nainoa's positivity of his situation, how he defines "homelessness" and what's it's like to be the only child.
Meet Emmanuel, a highly ambitious, intelligent, and compassionate Latino, who has just been in the USA for one year from Dominican Republic. Hear from him firsthand of his experiences living in the US compared to DR.
South India makes up half of the Christian population and then more are typically in the Northeast belonging mostly to tribal communities. Many of the converts are from the south, and of lower caste and scheduled tribes which could be why they would have converted to leave the exploitative caste system.
Show and Heal Latino Segment - Danaysi.
Show and Heal's Xahej Bajipura shares a homemade, healthy vegetarian meal with Nam-Simran (an attorney and mother) at the local Gurudwara, the Sikh temple of worship.
Langar is a free communal meal in Gurudwara where everyone—of all faiths or no faiths, regardless of caste—are sitting on the same level. Everyone takes a turn to serve and no one is above or below anyone else.
Hear directly from a parent who has seen firsthand improvement in emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing of her special needs child after practicing yoga in school with Show and Heal
Exploring Identities: Unveiling the Lives and Perspectives of American Sikh Youth
American and Sikh Trailer
Show and Heal’s, Xahej Bajipura, takes a quick look inside the lives of American Sikh youth and how they have been affected by Sikhophobia and Islamophobia after mismanaged media coverage of terrorist attacks.
American and Sikh Documentary
This full documentary explores the lives of American Sikh youth, and how Sikhophobia and Islamophobia affected them.
Raising Culturally-Conscious Kids
Show and Heal’s Executive Director, Xahej Bajipura, and Mental Health Specialist, Sunayana Devi, share strategies, resources, and answer questions on a virtual platform moderated by Power to Fly on August 26, 2020.
Happy Virtual Diversity Day!
Show and Heal’s Self-Care after-school program planned on hosting a Diversity Day, filled with performances, food, and presentations that encompass the richness and beauty of the different cultures at John I. Leonard High School and wider Palm Beach County. At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, we put together virtual videos that support the same idea and celebrate diversity.