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Top 15 South Asian Role Models

The Top 15 South Asian Role Models was a list first compiled by Sher Vancouver Founder Alex Sangha in 2011 to educate the broader public about the contributions that South Asian people make to the world. After reviewing nominees and potential candidates, a selection committee from Sher Vancouver will select the Top 15.

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The Life and Death of January Marie Lapuz
Minister Sajjan dances on Bollywood-themed float at LGBT parade
Surrey support group for South Asian LGBT youth
Canada gurdwara invites LGBT group for Vaisakhi celebrations
Support group raising money for shunned gay South Asian student
Sikh Leads Pride Parade with PM Trudeau
Alex Sangha Makes History as Sikh Grand Marshal
Darpan’s 10 With Alex Sangha
Alex Sangha Sees LGBT Progress in Surrey
Documentary about January Marie Lapuz
Winners of New West Pride Society Awards

Alex Sangha, Founder of Sher Vancouver as Vancouver Pride Parade's Grand Marshal in 2016

Sher Vancouver's Jag Nagra pictured with The Honourable Harjit Sajjan at the Vancouver Pride Parade

Out and Proud Showcases Diversity
Sexuality and the South Asian diaspora
South Asian Gay & Bisexual Men Who Live a Double Life Making LGBT People Visible in the South Asian Community Growing up gay and brown in Surrey Canadian Immigrant: Alex Sangha
They Bash Because They’re Aroused
Gay Bashing is Not a South Asian Trait
Two Communities Struggle With Hate
Coming Out as Gay and South Asian
The Next Generation of Leaders
Vancouver’s Bright Lights Challenge Status Quo
Sikhs Create Their Own Queer-Support Group

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