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Dalit History Month – Revisiting Dalits’ Conversion to Islam in Tamil Nadu
Today in Dalit History, we revisit Meenakshipuram, Tamil Nadu, in 1981, which saw almost a 1000 Dalits, convert en masse to Islam.
Dalits in these areas were largely landless agricultural labour…
Dalit History Month – Remembering Mukta Salve, First Dalit Woman Writer
Today in Dalit History Month we celebrate a Dalit Feminist icon Mukta Salve (also referred to as Muktabai) who was born in a Mang community. She was the granddaughter of Krantiveer Lahuji Salve, a …
Dalit History Month – Grace Banu
Today in Dalit History, we uplift the voice of Grace Banu. Grace was born in Tamil Nadu into a Dalit family. Very early on, in school, she was not allowed to attend the regular hours of 9.30am to 4…
दलित इतिहास महीना – ज्योतिराव फुले को याद करते हुए
आज का दलित इतिहास माह Dalit History पोस्ट हम महात्मा ज्योतिराव फुले जी को उनके जन्मदिन पर समर्पित करते हैं – जो की उनीसवीं सदी के महान कार्यकर्ता, बुद्धजीवी, तथा सामाजिक क्रन्तिकारी थे. हालांकि वे …
Dalit History Month – Remembering Dalit Jews – Bene Ephraim Community of Andhra Pradesh
Today in Dalit History, we highlight a community of Dalit Jews called the Bene-Ephraim, in the Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh in India.
The Bene Ephraim, Dalit Jews, assert that they were des…
Dalit History Month – Remembering Namasudras Movement Of West Bengal
Today in Dalit History, we honor the Namasudras of present day Bangladesh, who were Dalits, who played a significant role in the history of three modern nations – Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.
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Dalit History Month – Honouring the Contribution of Fatima Sheikh
Today in Dalit History, we honour the contribution of a Muslim woman, Fatima Sheikh, who stood steadfast in solidarity with the cause of educating Dalits, Adivasis, Shudras, and women at a time whe…
Dalit History Month – Remembering Savitribai Phule – Throw Away the Brahmin’s Scriptures
So learn and break the chains of Caste, Throw away the Brahmin’s scriptures fast! – Savitribai Phule
Today in Dalit History, we celebrate Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule, a Bahujan woman who dared …
Dalit History Month – Remembering Jhalkaribai, A Legendary Dalit Woman Warrior
Jai Bhim! Happy Dalit History Month 2017! Whole April month is celebrated as Dalit History Month by Dalit-Bahujans.
“Our first Dalit history month post is about the legendary Jhalkaribai. She wa…
Remembering Mahatma Jotiba Phule on Death Anniversary
Remembering Mahatma Jotiba Phule on Death Anniversary
एक महान भारतीय विचारक, समाज सेवी, लेखक, दार्शनिक तथा क्रान्तिकारी सामाजिक सुधारक,
राष्ट्रपिता महात्मा ज्योतिबा फुले जी का आज के ही देहांत…
Dalit History Month – Remembering P. K. Rosy
P.K Rosy holds the distinction of being the first heroine and the first Dalit heroine of Malayalam cinema.
Most accounts of her life and work are not based on actual meetings with her as she passe…
Dalit History Month – We salute the strength and resilience of a Dalit woman, Radhika Vemula
Today in Dalit History we celebrate the strength and resilience of a Dalit woman, Radhika Vemula. Born of Dalit parents, she was adopted by a Shudra couple when she was still a baby. Throughout her…
Dalit History Month – Dalit, Queer, Proud
On 29th November 2015, three young queer Dalits changed the face the Delhi queer pride. Dhrubo Jyoti, a journalist, Akhil Khang, a lawyer and Dhiren Borisa, a doctoral student, held up beautiful si…
Dalit History Month – Reverend Dr. Evangeline Anderson-Rajkumar
Today in Dalit History, we honor the Reverend Dr Evangeline Anderson-Rajkumar, a Dalit spiritual leader whose struggle and contributions have revolutionized the Church’s approach to religion, gende…
Dalit History Month – Remembering the genocide of Dalits at Marichjhapi in West Bengal
Today in Dalit History, we defiantly tell the genocide of Dalits at Marichjhapi in West Bengal. The events involved The Namashudras, Who at that time were a politically powerful Dalit community. I…