Dear Editor,
I write to congratulate well known Guyanese journalist, political commentator, and community advocate Dr Vishnu Bisram for being recognized and honored by the New York State Assembly at a programme organized by the Hindu American Foundation for his work among Indo-Caribbean and the (Asian) Indian Diasporas on Sunday. The event, held in Queens, was well attended with participation among a wide spectrum of Indo-Guyanese, Trinis, and Indian nationals.
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) is a non-partisan, not for profit 501(c)(3) advocacy organization. It works closely with Hindus from all communities and all countries regardless of race. It organized programs all over the USA. A special programme was held last Sunday discussing issues facing the Hindu community in the field of education. Dr. Vijay Satnarine, whose parents are from Guyana, was the main speaker. Dr. Satnarine, who studied at leading universities in England, Canada, and USA, informed the audience that his grandfather or ‘Aja’ studied in USA in 1931 as a foreign student; he was one of the earliest Guyanese students in USA.
Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, an Ivy League educated lawyer, the first Hindu to be elected to the NYS legislature, Chief Guest at the HAF event, used the occasion to recognize and honour two Indian Americans and Guyanese Dr. Bisram on behalf of the NYS Assembly. She read the writings on the recognition honour. Two years ago, Dr. Bisram was also recognized by President Joe Biden for community service, academic achievements, and journalism and for his volunteer service in American political campaigns. He worked on dozens of political campaigns in USA.