There are some good signs for the Sikh community in America lately. First we've had the Sikh Coalition testify before Congress, check the video:

Sikh Coalition Testifies Before Congress

And now, SALDEF being invited to White House Reception, here's their press release:

Sikhs Attend White House Reception for AAPI Month 

Earlier this summer, SALDEF was invited to attend a White House reception celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month.  In his remarks, President Obama highlighted the Whitehouse's engagement with Sikh Americans by saying, "[W]e're always welcoming your input - from meetings with Sikh Americans to Native Hawaiians. The goal is to make sure that our government is successfully working to address disparities in health care, in education, and economic opportunity that exists within various AAPI communities."
The reception, held in the East Room, was also attended by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), and Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA).  We were pleased to be joined by members of the Sikh Coalition and UNITED SIKHS.