For lifelong voluntary services in the United States of America, Dr Vishnu Bisram, scholar, writer and political activist was recently recognised by US President Joseph Biden.
Dr Bisram has logged over 45 years as a volunteer in the USA primarily among Guyanese, Trinidadians and other Caribbean people and South Asians. In addition, he spent a considerable amount of time in Guyana, Trinidad, India and other countries performing voluntary services and promoting American democratic values. He has worked closely as a volunteer with various neighbourhood groups, politicians, and Guyanese organizations. He has been volunteer reporter covering events pertaining to various diaspora groups.
Dr Bisram went to the USA in 1977 to pursue tertiary education. Ever since his arrival, he has been engaged in volunteerism — organizing Guyanese, Caribbean, and South Asian people in NYC.
He has also volunteered his time for political activities including campaigning for politicians — for the USA presidency, New York State (NYS) Gubernatorial races, Congress, NYS Assembly and Senate, NYC council and Queens Borough among others. He volunteered on the campaigns of Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and other presidential candidates.
Dr Bisram taught various courses in the natural and social sciences for over forty years in the US. He volunteered time tutoring youngsters gratis and working with seniors in Richmond Hill and food pantries to aid the less fortunate.
