An Indian American #Illinois public official, @Priyanka_Deo said that “sounding smart” in U.S. workplaces can be perceived as a sign of weakness, advising immigrant professionals to adopt more direct communication styles.
108 years before September 11 became one of the darkest dates in American history, an Indian stood on a stage in Chicago and delivered a very different message to America.
It was September 11, 1893.
Swami Vivekananda stood before the World’s Parliament of Religions and opened with words that would echo across generations:
“Sisters and Brothers of America.”
An Indian monk, thousands of miles from home, spoke to an American audience about religious tolerance, mutual respect, and our shared humanity.
It became an important early moment of cultural connection between India and America.
Then, exactly 108 years later, September 11 took on a devastatingly different meaning.
On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed in terrorist attacks on the United States.
We remember those who lost their lives, the families forever changed, and the first responders, search-and-rescue teams, dogs and handlers, and countless others who answered the call to help.
Indian-Americans were among those who lost their lives and among the communities that grieved and rebuilt alongside their fellow Americans.
Indian-Americans were among those who lost their lives and among the communities that grieved and rebuilt alongside their fellow Americans. I remember I was in elementary school when we saw the twin towers fall. Our school administrator were worried that a plane might go into the Sears Tower, now Willis Tower, in Downtown, Chicago, and my school was on high alert.
For Indian-Americans, September 11 is also part of our shared American history.
These two September 11s are profoundly different, and they should never be equated.
But there is something powerful about the shared date.
More than a century before 9/11, an Indian voice stood on American soil and addressed Americans not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters.
For those of us whose lives bridge India and America, those words still carry special meaning.
We can honor where we came from while standing with the country we call home.
India is part of our heritage. America is part of our story.
And on September 11, we remember the lives lost, honor those who served, and carry forward a simple message:
Choose understanding over intolerance and humanity over hatred.
25 years later, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the families forever changed, and the first responders, search-and-rescue dogs, and handlers who answered the call.
Priyanka Deo
Dubs 🤙🎾
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May Ganpati Bappa remove obstacles from your path and bring happiness, strength and prosperity to your home.
Ganpati Bappa Morya!
गणपति बप्पा मोरया 🌺
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An Indian American #Illinois public official, @Priyanka_Deo said that “sounding smart” in U.S. workplaces can be perceived as a sign of weakness, advising immigrant professionals to adopt more direct communication styles.
#BREAKING #USworkculture #PriyankkaDeo #USworkspaces
Read more: www.newindiaabroad.com/english/news/sounding-smart…
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🚨 By popular demand, I’m hosting a live workshop.
Executive communication & influence for first-gen immigrants and NRI professionals in the West.
Saturday, Oct 24. Online live. 1.5 hours.
🎟️ Only 20 spots. Register here 👇
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108 years before September 11 became one of the darkest dates in American history, an Indian stood on a stage in Chicago and delivered a very different message to America.
It was September 11, 1893.
Swami Vivekananda stood before the World’s Parliament of Religions and opened with words that would echo across generations:
“Sisters and Brothers of America.”
An Indian monk, thousands of miles from home, spoke to an American audience about religious tolerance, mutual respect, and our shared humanity.
It became an important early moment of cultural connection between India and America.
Then, exactly 108 years later, September 11 took on a devastatingly different meaning.
On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed in terrorist attacks on the United States.
We remember those who lost their lives, the families forever changed, and the first responders, search-and-rescue teams, dogs and handlers, and countless others who answered the call to help.
Indian-Americans were among those who lost their lives and among the communities that grieved and rebuilt alongside their fellow Americans.
Indian-Americans were among those who lost their lives and among the communities that grieved and rebuilt alongside their fellow Americans. I remember I was in elementary school when we saw the twin towers fall. Our school administrator were worried that a plane might go into the Sears Tower, now Willis Tower, in Downtown, Chicago, and my school was on high alert.
For Indian-Americans, September 11 is also part of our shared American history.
These two September 11s are profoundly different, and they should never be equated.
But there is something powerful about the shared date.
More than a century before 9/11, an Indian voice stood on American soil and addressed Americans not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters.
For those of us whose lives bridge India and America, those words still carry special meaning.
We can honor where we came from while standing with the country we call home.
India is part of our heritage. America is part of our story.
And on September 11, we remember the lives lost, honor those who served, and carry forward a simple message:
Choose understanding over intolerance and humanity over hatred.
“Sisters and Brothers of America.”
108 years apart, those words still resonate.
We remember. 🇺🇸🇮🇳
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25 years later, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the families forever changed, and the first responders, search-and-rescue dogs, and handlers who answered the call.
We will never forget 🇺🇸🙏
#September11 #NeverForget
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Back in the classroom this semester, teaching Public Speaking at Lincoln Land Community College.
Communication is at the heart of effective leadership, bringing clarity to ideas, building trust and moving people to action.
Grateful for the opportunity to help develop the next generation of confident communicators.
Onwards and upwards! 🚀🙏
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Wishing you and your family a very Happy Janmashtami! 🦚🪈 May Lord Krishna’s blessings fill your home with love, peace, happiness and prosperity.
Jai Shri Krishna! 🙏💙
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Copilot secured ✈️
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Happy 80th, Bharat 🇮🇳
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