Zaki Syed, a clean-cut Muslim American rapper in glasses and blue jeans, has become one of the loudest voices for tolerance and understanding in the wake of the Wisconsin Sikh massacre.
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Zaki Syed raps Sunday during a service at the Spiritual Life Center at Sacramento City College. Syed, a Muslim, put words and rhythm to his feelings involving Sikhs, six of whom were killed Aug. 5 in Wisconsin by a white supremacist.
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Dr. Gurtej Singh Cheema listens to Syed on Sunday at the Spiritual Life Center. He and Sikh youths spoke during the event.
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Dr. Gurtej Singh Cheema speaks to the crowd as the Rev. Michael Moran listens during Sunday's multi- religion event at the Spiritual Life Center at Sacramento City College.
