You're A First: When Gurmeet Sodhi Gets Invited To The White House

Monday, June 13, 2011

Just an FYI:

Indian American talk show host, Gurmeet Sodhi, has been invited to the White House to attend the reception of the Asian American Pacific Islanders Commission (AAPI) on June 22, according to a media release.

This is the first time an Indian Talk Show host will be attending such an event, the White House release said.

With almost a decade of experience as a talk show host, Sodhi is one of the most influential women in the South Asian Media community.

Sodhi''s talk show GS with GS (Gup Shup with Gurmeet Sodhi) has kicked-off its third successful season on April 1.

Her show filmed episodes about social awareness, economic development, cultural richness, historical & religious landmarks among many other topics.

Her invitation to the White House was initiated by Amardeep Singh who serves as a Commissioner on the White House Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, appointed by Obama. Singh is the first Sikh ever to serve on this commission.