The Gift of Our Wounds | Arno Michaelis & Pardeep Kaleka | Talks at Google

One Sikh. One former Skinhead. Together, an unusual friendship emerged out of a desire to make a difference.
When white supremacist Wade Michael Page murdered six people and wounded four in a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin in 2012, Pardeep Kaleka was devastated. The temple leader, now dead, was his father. His family, who had immigrated to the U.S. from India when Pardeep was young, had done everything right. Why was this happening to him? Meanwhile, Arno Michaelis, a former skinhead and founder of one of the largest racist skinhead organizations in the world, had spent years of his life committing terrible acts in the name of white power. When he heard about the attack, waves of guilt washing over him, he knew he had to take action and fight against the very crimes he used to commit.
After the Oak Creek tragedy, Arno and Pardeep worked together to start an organization called Serve 2 Unite, which works with students to create inclusive, compassionate and nonviolent climates in their schools and communities. Their story is one of triumph of love over hate, and of two men who breached a great divide to find compassion and forgiveness. With New York Times bestseller Robin Gaby Fisher telling Arno and Pardeep's story, The Gift of Our Wounds is a timely reminder of the strength of the human spirit, and the courage and compassion that reside within us all.
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Moderated by Mike Abrams.

[@ryanfarrell5440]

Why does this not have ten million views…?

[@DuluthTW]

I'm feeling a little better about humanity now. Thanks for sharing!

[@lightupwithshua]

Thank you Pardeep and Arno. Amazing people with a beautiful heart, serving the humanity together. Thank you both for honoring my podcast! My prayers and best wishes for you always.

[@ameg2707]

I loved this talk, we need more of them, their message is very much needed, thanks for bringing them, it made my day!

[@metropolan]

What's with the bare feet? Kind of disrespectful...to the audience as well.

[@independentpolitics3703]

it's nothing wrong with showing barefeet. How is it disrespectful to the audience?

[@jeandevillier8514]

Traitor

[@laurendaryani4893]

Maybe you should pay closer attention the next time you watch the video.

[@vertigo1997]

You should contact Arno, he can help you with your hate. It’s toxic.