Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – Maulik Pancholy is coming to Cumberland Valley School District to lead an “anti-bullying” assembly. But who is this self-proclaimed activist? Is he really an anti-bullying advocate? Or does he condone “bully” tactics – like violence – to advance a far-left agenda?
A deeper look into this Obama-appointed activist’s website shows some dark ties to his activism…
Obama appointee:
In 2014, President Barack Obama appointed Pancholy, most widely know for his TV role on “30 Rock,” to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs); he resigned in 2017, noting in a letter to then-President Donald J. Trump, that the “principles, goals and charge” which he was assigned, are not aligned with Trump’s (like differing positions on sanctuary cities, the ban on immigrants from seven Muslim countries, building a wall at the Mexican border and repealing the Affordable Care Act). When Obama created this Advisory Commission, it’s mission was to: “work with all the agencies of the federal government to improve the health, education and economic status of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.” Today, the Act-to-Change (ATC) organization, embraces Muslim and LGBTQI youth as well. This is interesting considering: most Muslim-majority countries have opposed moves to advance LGBT rights and recognition at the United Nations (UN), including within the UN General Assembly and the UN Human Rights Council.[1]
“Change” Resources:
ATC is now an established organization, where students “pledge” against bullying – a byproduct of “white supremacy.” They’re directed to “resources” – like the “Racism is a Virus” toolkit, through which they can help topple this system. What’s peculiar though, is, the economic status of Pancholy’s AAPI community is quite impressive: they boast the highest incomes levels in the country. Still, ATC incites anger over their “erased” history of oppression in this “toolkit,” which will have some readers spending that income on preparation for violent protests.
“Prepare for Violence .. and Police.”
ATC rally tips cover all kinds of violence & police preparation: “You could spend eight hours marching and running to avoid rubber bullets and tear gas. Make it a point to dress and pack for the unexpected when you go to any action.” In other words, dress for the occasion. “Wear comfy clothes in case you get arrested. Additionally, try to wear layers that you can shed if you’re recognized with darker clothing, usually black, without any identifying labels on top.”
To evade police, consider these tips, from ATC: “It’s not just the prosecutors you have to worry about either. Some rightwing groups also conduct their own surveillance. This is why it’s important not to take pictures or video of other people at a protest (except if you’re monitoring aggressive police behavior) and to prevent people from taking pictures of you.”
ATC provides talking points for students to use when they confront their own parents about their parents’ “internalized racism” against blacks. Mr. Pancholy wants Asian children to say to their racist first-generation Asian parents, “Much of the violence at these peaceful protests have [sic] been instigated by the police. Also, peaceful protests have historically been unsuccessful and have resulted in further silencing of Black voices. In order to change the structure of our current education, legal, and policing system, many find it necessary to upend the current system by any means necessary.”
External Resources:
Another external resource on Pancholy’s activist website is a link to CAIR – the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR). CAIR was founded by several leaders of the Islamic Association for Palestine (IAP), a radical anti-Israel organization that was once described by the U.S. government as part of the “propaganda apparatus” of Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization (EU considers it a global terrorist organization). IAP, which was active in the U.S. from 1981 until about 2004 and is now defunct, was explicit in expressing support for Hamas. A December 1989 communiqué stated: “The only way to liberate Palestine, all of Palestine, is the path of Jihad… Hamas is the conscience of the Palestinian Mujahid people.”
Commentary:
“Why is the Cumberland Valley School Board bringing in Mr. Maulik Pancholy to speak to the Mountain View middle schools about anti-bullying, when his group Act to Change is linked to CAIR, which has been condemned as anti-semitic and linked to illegal funding of terrorist organizations such as Hamas?” wrote Marc Scaringi, a local outspoken attorney, in a Facebook post, calling attention to this hypocrisy.
One parent, who is of AAPI descent, but wished to remain anonymous because of the threatening tone this local controversy has taken, said: “Why can’t schools bring someone of influence in STEM (Science, Technology Engineering & Math), regardless of their background? This is what most Asian parents want. It feels like our community is being used to advance an agenda and I don’t like that”.
Most community members present at the April 24th special board meeting, voiced their support of Pancholy, with many of them referencing gay & trans connections; while none remarked about his AAPI heritage. Conversely, few in attendance expressed concerns about his activism agenda; and some board members did concede that they didn’t do their “homework” on Pancholy, prior to the majority reversing their cancellation of his speaking event. It remains unclear today if they did their “homework” on his activism.
The activist has been re-invited to speak to Mountain View Middle School on May 22.
Harrisburg100 
Why does the president of the PSBA want this activist who advocates for violent protests to speak to middle school students?
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