

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Taking the High Road: Straight talk with Jenifer Rajkumar
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: How do Hindu American leaders balance integrity and professionalism while facing an immensely challenging political climate?
HAF Executive Director Suhag Shukla and NY State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar show us exactly how they do it during this captivating conversation on the challenges they have confronted and how they have persevered.
Hindu Americans are an integral part of this country’s fabric, and there is no surer way of demonstrating this than becoming a democratically elected official. Here in New York, Jenifer Rajkumar was the first Hindu American to be elected to our State Assembly.

And while we celebrated, we are also keenly aware that her initial path to victory and ability to remain in her seat have not been easy. Like fellow Hindu Americans in seeking elected office, Jenifer has faced unjustified anti-Indian and anti-Hindu attacks from the far right and left. Both sides have stooped low in their attacks against Hindu American leaders. Yet, we have taken the high road. 

Jenifer has not only persevered, but she has also done it with integrity, professionalism, and compassion. Join us for a forthright discussion with Jenifer about the challenges faced by Hindu Americans in the public sphere and how our Hindu traditions themselves show us the way to rise above.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/long-island-city/taking-the-high-road-straight-talk-with-jenifer-rajkumar/200029785113532
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.hinduamerican.org/events/straight-talk-jenifer-rajkumar?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=long+island+city-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Long Island City
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 27-05 39th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States
- **lat**: 40.75432
- **long**: -73.93565
- **full address**: 27-05 39th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Hindu American Foundation (https://allevents.in/org/hindu-american-foundation/6697693)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 27-05 39th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hindu American Foundation
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Taking the High Road: Straight talk with Jenifer Rajkumar ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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