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I am so excited to share that my book the #traumaofcaste is here! It's a Dalit feminist meditation on the intergenerational pain of caste and explores how we might heal ourselves from this violence. It is a love letter to all of us in this dark time. amazon.com/Trauma-Caste-Medi…
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Thank you so much @BhimArmyChief! I had tears in my eyes with your support.
Google cancelling @dalitdiva 's talk is yet another proof of how caste based discrimination is not just an Indian reality. Stringent laws need to be introduced in workplaces to protect the rights of the Dalit diaspora. @Google @EqualityLabs
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Love has won over hate as Seattle has become the first in the nation to ban caste discrimination. We have braved rape threats, death threats, disinformation, and bigotry. Thank you to the 200 organizations who stood with us! Thank you to the 30 caste oppressed civil rights organization who spoke truth to power! Thank you all who called in and thank you @SeattleCouncil for standing on the right side of history! We are United as a south Asian American community in our commitment to heal from caste. First Seattle now the nation! #jaibhim #jaisavitri!!!
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Dear @sundarpichai, @Melonie_Parker, and @Google I would like to iterate your entire conversation around caste reflects how much caste competency the company needs to build. A talk is not divisive, rather caste is already present and dividing your workforce.
Latest with @rosaliechan17: in an all-hands held last night, Google employees grilled leaders with multiple questions about why the company had canceled a talk on caste bias, which led to the resignation of @tanuja822 businessinsider.com/google-c…
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The sad reality of #casteism is that when dominant caste networks are faced with the reality that #Dalit people are succeeding in getting our issues into the global conversation and that the world is appalled by the horror of #casteapartheid, their go to action is violence.
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We are unanimous!! Sb403 has passed and dalit californians voices have won the day. We now take the battle forward as our ancestors stood with us as we turned pain into power! Thank you to all to all who turned out! And to @aishabbwahab for our courage #jaibhim #jaisavitri
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I have no words for honored I am that #angeladavis stopped by and supported my book the @traumaofcaste. So many #dalitfeminists have found life in her words, scholarship, & activism. I was one of those leaders and I am filled beyond measure. Now buy #traumaofcastr today! #jaibhim
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Many people do not realize that the cost of what it is to be an out #Dalitamerican that speaks out about #castediscrimination. The few of us that are spokespeople take the hits so that so many others can use that cover to speak out anonymously on this issue with safety.
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“On behalf of all Dalit Californians and caste-oppressed people around the world, we are ecstatic that the California Senate has passed SB403 off the Senate floor. This is a win rooted in years of Dalit feminist organizing, and we are just getting started in making the state safe for our entire caste-oppressed community. We know that we have a long journey ahead of us with this bill, but we have made history with this vote and are proud to look forward to working with the California Assembly on this historic bill! Equality Labs thanks all of the partners in Californians for Caste Equity who worked tirelessly to get us this far!! Jai bhim and Jai Savitri
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For folks that are tuning in, the couragous @tanuja822 risked everything to share with the world the crisis of caste at @google. Imagine if a senior employee like Tanuja can be retaliated against for championing caste, who is safe? Read and retweet: washingtonpost.com/technolog…
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We did it #sb403 has made it out of the assembly! Our ancestors are with us this was a win for the ages!! #jaibhim
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How many times must civil society in India raise the alarm about India's democratic crisis? For all digital rights and fact-checking groups in the world it is a sign of dire trouble that @zoo_bear one of the leaders of @altnews, India’s premiere fact-checking team was arrested.
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What does it mean to address the structural violence at the heart of yoga? I break the silence on the religious abuse that is at the heart of yoga and how healing begins with debrahminizing and decolonizing. Check it on the latest #conspirituality pod conspirituality.net/episodes…
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Amazing recognition of #Ambedkar by the courageous Swati Swant ! #Jaibhim!
Mayor Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council, the Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Immigrant Affairs Commission presented the inaugural Equality Day Flag Raising at City Hall. Learn more about upcoming flag raisings & cultural events at: JERSEYCITYCULTURE.ORG @JCArtCulture
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It's pretty incredible when the #RSS, #BJP, and #VHP leaders all write lie-filled op-eds against Dalit women after the #Seattle win. The reality is that Dalit freedom scares these bigots. We know how the dominant caste threw shit and urine on Savitribai Phule as she went to work to educate women. These bigots' disinformation is just more of the same. The only thing more dangerous to the dominant caste people than a dalit woman, is a free dalit woman with an imagination. Keep mudslinging bigots, we will keep our focus on getting free!
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What an incredible day to see hundreds of Ambedkarites from San Diego to Shasta County come forward to support Sb403 to end caste. It was so powerful to be in the room and watch all of the leaders who birthed this win share so much joy with the world. We have gotten this bill through the judiciary and now look forward to winning it across the assembly! #jaibhim to all especially the Sri Guru Ravidassia Leaders across the state who are the spine of this movement! #jaibhim and #jaigurudev!
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The final vote count is in and #SB403 passed 55 -3! Thank you so much for all of the folks who stood with the discriminated. Love won over bigotry and violence! Let all caste oppressed people be free everyhwere!! #Jaibhim
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We have filled the house for assembky judiciary for sb403!!!
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Thank you @BrownUniversity for this simple response. The only people who are distressed at the caste being added as a protected category are bigots afraid of losing their ability to violate the rights of the caste oppressed. wsj.com/articles/brown-unive…
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Thank you @JeffHorwitz so much! The world is really standing up and sharing with @google and @sundarpichai how uniformed their decision was given how prevalent casteism is in their workforce and their platform. Biased companies create biased products. Lets see what happens next.
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I urge all folks within journalism, human & digital rights space to lift up this historic win. This is not just an acknowledgment of Rana's courage but it's a nod to all the Muslim & Bahujan journalists who are fighting for their lives while they tell the truth during a genocide.
It is a testing time for journalism in India. Huge honour to receive this award, the first ever for an Indian. Dedicating this to my colleagues Mohd. Zubair, Siddique Kappan and Asif Sultan, incarcerated for speaking truth to power. Thank you @PressClubDC prnewswire.com/news-releases…
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#Caste is literally killing us. Since the @google news story broke our team has been dealing with two #dalit suicides in the Bay Area.The #castestress our people endure is inhuman. While we lost one kin, we are lucky that we can fight for the life for our friend. Please donate!
Our dear friend, a Dalit leader, recently attempted suicide & is hospitalized in the ICU. They are multiply marginalized by their caste, gender, & sexuality. We are fundraising for their hospital bills, post-hospital care, and recovery. Please support: givebutter.com/aftercare2022
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We are heartbroken for the loss of the irreplaceable anti-caste scholar #gailomvedt. Her towering legacy of Ambedkarite scholarship,organizing, & power building is immeasurable & millions were touched by your heart.Thank you for everything. #Restinpowergail #Jaibhim #Jaisavitri
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I am one of the hungerstrikers for #sb403 and we are here until the bill become law. We do this to speak for those thar cannot. Thank @GavinNewsom for your leadership! From marriage equality to caste equity california leads the nation on civil rights! Lets #signsb403 today!
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There are many who are alarmed at the #Casteist bigots who are relentless in this discriminatory disinformation & attempts to harm me & my family. Take heart this is no different than what #Savitribai and #jyotibai phule had to endure to educate women.( 1/3)
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The stunning vote count! A mark in history as no matter where folks stood the California legislature acknowledged caste discrimination and helped us turn pain into power!!
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We are one step closer to making California a Begampura!! Sb403 has just passed the senate!! Jai bhim and jai gurudev!! Onward to the assembly!
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Want to hear from #dalit feminists who are leading the caste equity movement? Dalit feminist leaders have a long history of forging collaborations around the world, advancing a vision of Dalit internationalism rooted in collective liberation. This has led to thousands of individuals and now 200 organizations who have written in from across Seattle and the nation expressing their enthusiastic support for banning caste discrimination. aljazeera.com/amp/opinions/2…
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I am glad to play that role for my #Dalitkin and I am not intimidated one bit by the dominant caste bigots. No one wants to live in their world of violence. #Dalitfeministfutures will win the day. #JaiBhim and #Jaisavitri
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India is no country for #dalitwomen. I cannot believe that after @myogiadityanath government burned the victim's body, and jailed reporters covering this issue that now this final horrible act of impunity occurred. @Equalitylabs condemns this casteist miscarriage of justice and stands unapologetically with the family of the Hathras victim and all survivors of caste-based sexual violence. We demand justice for Dalit women and all victims of caste-based sexual violence too many of whom have been attacked and degraded by dominant caste men who the police unjustly protect. The victim’s brother has said, “This is all politics. Had this happened if we weren’t Dalits and they weren’t Thakurs? We have spent our lives in a cage since then. Our women, daughters had to be always guarded. Now what will they do? If anything happens, then who is responsible.”theprint.in/india/politics-o… #HathrasCase
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There is no caste equity without Dalits at the table. And hundreds of Dalit organizations around the world are eager to be listened to. There is nothing for us without us. Even after so much harm, we are ready to build, the question is will you?
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Avoiding the conversation, and deplatforming caste oppressed experts will only extend the pain of your workforce. There are ways to have conversations around caste that are rooted in empathy, mindfulness, and love. You never gave @tanuja822 and I a chance to show you how.
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Please report this handle immediately and alll other handles here. They are attemption to try to harm me and my family. This is the reponse of bigots to #casteequity. @Google, @sundarpichai, @Melonie_Parker this is the bigotry and danger you have unleashed against me & #Dalits.
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🌍💖 Healing Casteism with Love 💖🌍 Dear @gavinnewsom In a world where bigotry persists, let's remember that love has the power to bridge even the deepest divides. Embracing one another with compassion, empathy, and understanding is the first step towards true healing. Lets #signsb403 and together rewrite the narrative for the next generation!
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For a taste of the fire of radical rhythms take a look at some of the line up! eventbrite.com/e/radical-rhy…
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Such a powerful win from the emerging organization of Northwest Ambedkarites. What an amazing way to kick of Dalit History Month! So proud of all the leaders coming up everywhere across the world! #Jaibhim #jaisavitri
The State of Washington has officially proclaimed April as Dalit History Month! Thank you, @GovInslee for recognizing this month and for acknowledging the importance of the histories, lives, and work of caste-oppressed people everywhere.
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California, which has one of the largest south Asian populations in the country, has become ground zero for the caste equity movement that is why I said, "Caste is one of the most severe versions of anti-Asian hate, but it’s not as visible because it’s hate amongst us.” theguardian.com/us-news/2023… #yesonsb403
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#JaiBhim, This is all of our movement. We will not rest til our rights are respected around the world and #casteapartheid is ended.
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Californians for Caste Equity has so many amazing organizations who are supporting the new California bill #SB403 including @equalitylabs, @aanausa, @JakaraMovement, @SANSoCal, @sikh_coalition, @AlphabetWorkers, @APALAnational, and so many others! It is exciting to see this bill grow and see the support for this bill to end caste discrimination in California grow like wildfire. The time for ending caste in the united states is now! #yestosb403 #yestocasteequity #jaibhim #jaisavitri
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Amebdkarites from California Coalition for Caste Equity waiting since dawn to testify for Sb403! So proud of our communities continued courage and resilience
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The time has come to heal from caste. As #sb403 goes on to the full assembly all the opponents’ attempts to deny caste exists, denigrate caste equity civil rights organizations, inflict disinfo and political violence on Senator Wahab or will be seen for the fragility it represents. The remedy to this is healing. The time has come to put down the sword of caste bigotry and denial and join the majority of Californians who are standing firm to end caste. They can join us or be remembered in history as the opponents to progress. It is my hope they choose the path of progress for we will not relent until all of us are free.
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Thank you to all of the amazing workers who are standing for safe workplaces and #CasteEquity! Millions of #dalits are feeling seen and held with care.
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Do you live in California? Ask your elected officials to end caste discrimination in California by supporting #SB403. Click the link to take action and stand with thousands of organizers across the state as they are making their voices heard. bit.ly/yesonsb403 #yesonsb403 #yestocasteequity
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Many have reached out in the wake of @tanuja822's courageous email to 15,000 googlers about the culture of rampant casteism and worker retaliation at @Google we faced in order to champion caste equity. Read more in this searing expose by @nitashatiku washingtonpost.com/technolog…
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This can be a powerful moment of learning. And I know everything within the toxic dominant caste filter bubbles runs against that thinking. But if we are to HEAL from caste divides we must turn away from solutions that result in violence.
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I’m heartbroken to share that my family is facing an incredible challenge as we support my mom in her battle against kidney failure. Many of you know her loving heart and how she’s uplifted so many through her movement mothering. We’re doing everything we can to provide her comfort and hope. If you can, please consider sharing our GoFundMe. Thank you. ❤️gofundme.com/f/help-Thenmozh…
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Violence has no place in civil rights discourse. It is shameful that in the first week of ramadan @aishabbwahab has faced gendered islamophobia and physical threats alongside casteist attacks against @EqualityLabs. This violence only shows how urgently #sb403 is needed We ask the opponents to caste equity and dalit civil rights to stop the political violence. The caste equity movement is rooted in love, empathy, and healing and this violence is unacceptable. #yesonsb403 time.com/6267016/aisha-wahab…
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We are live with our #hungerstrike. We are able to mobilize with love for community and healing because of the civil rights leadership of @GavinNewsom. Our state has protected so many vulnerable communities under his leadership we are excited to ground in our commitment to freedom with our hunger strike. #signsb403 #yesonsb403
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Violence wounds the harmdoer as well as the harmed. I say this as a #buddhist and a #mindfulness practioner. We must turn away from violence. I extend loving kindness to our people who are witnessing such behavior. It is traumatic and we will endure it together.
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Dear @sundarpichai, @Kent_Walker, @Melonie_Parker shame on @google that you have enabled #Castebigots around the world to harm my parents. Since @google will do nothing but enable discrimination #Casteabolitionists please report this bad actor! #Googlesocasteist #casteintheus
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We hope you reconsider. Thousands of South Asians and caste-oppressed members of your workforce deserve a safe workplace, and it is your civil rights obligation to ensure that is the case.
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I would invite all the bad actors who wanted to attempt to #doxx, #defame, and harm me and my family to reflect on their actions. and encourage them to meditate. The anger they have directed towards me is discomfort at the uncovering of their privilege.
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We are our ancestors wildest dreams. They weep with us. They chant with us. And they are standing joyfully for freedom! @GavinNewsom take the stand for history and #signsb403 into law today!
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The love for @traumaofcaste keeps growing as The preorders for the book keep the book a best selling new release in multiple categories. Thank you all for supporting. Buy a book for you, a young person in your life, and your family! #jaibhim #jaisavitri #traumaofcaste
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The very reason we have the ability to report hatespech and doxxing because of #caste is because of the work of #Dalitfeminists and @EqualityLabs use this function now against the bigots. They are making our case for protection with each action.
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Yes. Many south Asians translate #antidalitness into #antiblackness. It is why we view our struggles to end #whitesupremacy and #caste as linked. Thank you for sharing your experience and solidarity. #jaibhim
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Please support this urgent fundraiser. It is a DBA led effort to get cash in the hands of impacted people right away. We are so close to to 15K please help: gofundme.com/f/help-cremator…
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Really wonderful op-ed in @AlJazeera by #dalit computer scientist #Mayakamble: "Caste is a social currency that can prove highly valuable in the tech industry, where caste privilege easily hides behind ideals of meritocracy." aljazeera.com/indepth/opinio… #Casteintech #Casteintheus
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Progress around civil rights does not move at the pace of the bigoted or the fragile. And the voices of excluded protected classes need to be centered when crafting strategies for exclusion.
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Hey hey ho ho caste system has got to go! @GavinNewsom do see our elders standing strong for all of us! Take the stand of moral courage and #signsb403
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So many folks have reached out in despair and rage. These are appropriate reactionsbwhen an illegitimate court uses its powers against the majority. The court has a long racist tradition it’s returning to & we must demand countermeasures through people power. #BansOffOurBodies
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We got the support of over 200 organizations from Seattle and around the country,” she said. “It’s a powerful message that Dalit people are not alone. The South Asian community has united to say we want to heal from the trauma of caste.” apnews.com/article/seattle-r…
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Powerful new op-ed from South Asian interfaith and interfaith scholars on @aishabbwahab bill #sb403 to end caste. Please share widely and have courageous conversations about caste equity. Lets heal from caste and end caste in California!!! religionnews.com/2023/04/28/…
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Working with #ravidassia community of #unioncity to support #sb403 to end caste discrimination. As we discuss all of our issues so many people are inspired to make california a #begampura where caste discrimination is illegal once and for all! #yesonsb403
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Despite the violence and disgusting islamophobia and casteism from the massive corporate backed disinformation apparatus of the BJP, the people have spoken with amazing and glorious wins of caste oppressed leaders like @BhimArmyChief and Sanjana Jatav. Today there is hope and that is the most deadly thing to fascists. Congratulations to all the #INDIA leaders who made this happen. #Jaibhim
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Thank you@aanausa for your strong statement to @Google. Lets be clear @sundarpichai #dalits around the world want accountabilty for your caste discrimination. #Googlesocasteist
AANA strongly condemns #Google's reprehensible action last week, of canceling a pre-approved, scheduled talk on #caste based #discrimination by Thenmozhi Soundararajan @dalitdiva of #EqualityLabs to Google's employees to mark the #DalitHistoryMonth. @sundarpichai @BBC @CNN @MSNBC
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Providing a much-needed fact check to the disinformation of the @hinduamerican foundation. The Caste equity resolution not only passed 15:6 but also now Dalit Canadians will be fearlessly taking this battle to end caste to @OntHumanRights. We look forward to supporting all these brave and courageous voices who stood up to death threats, terrorism smears, gaslighting, and violence to turn pain into power!
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We did it! This is the victory of thousands that have made their voice heard over 700 meetings and thousands of calls and emails! Im so proud of california for this incredible second last step! @GavinNewsom cant wait till you #signsb403 into law! What an incredible day. #jaibhim #yesonsb403
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We know that opponents to #sb403 are behind this recall as they have been consistent in their threats against Senator @aishabbwahab. But we will not let anti-democratic forces threaten the agenda for civil rights. sacbee.com/news/politics-gov…
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Getting ready with the ancestors! Surrounded by love and family. See you at the launch of my book @traumaofcaste at 5:30 Pm PST/8:30 EST: bit.ly/traumaofcaste
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Please @Google and @sundarpichai and @Melonie_Parker you must do stand up to the violence and caste discrimination you have unleashed . #Dalits are united in fighting this bigotry, but I should not have to endure dehumanization and danger because I tried to help your company.
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Meet Dr. Nirmal Singh one of our hunger strikers for love and healing. We can stand for our rights in California because of @GavinNewsom stewardship of civil rights. From marriage equality to caste equity. Let’s #signsb403 and make civil rights history!
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I challenge hollywood & tech desis to donate to Indian mutualaid led by minorities. They need money for food, medicine, vaccines. People are dying on the street. People are dying on the way to the hospital. People are dying on the steps to hospital. Our people need help Now
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Great piece by @nbcbayarea on @tanuja822 and her courageous whistleblowing on caste discrimination at @google and her leadership in the historic bill #sb403 to end caste discrimination. Watch and see how she turned pain into power and spoke out for workers across the world impacted by caste! #yestosb403 nbcbayarea.com/news/californ…
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You must act now. I also urge @AlphabetWorkers to please report the escalating attacks against me and #Dalits around the world as a sign of immeidate action on this issue.
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Yes! The Win is official! All 23 campuses of the @calstate have added caste as a protected category! Thank you to the intercaste and intefaith coalition of Student, Faculty, and Community organizers who bravely worked to make this happen. equalitylabs.org/press-relea… #casteintheUs
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#Dalit feminists around the world mourn the passing of bell hooks whose words & spirit shaped our intersectional understanding of caste & gender in our own community. This is the power of her peerless black feminist scholarship & resistance. #RIPbellhooks in love always.
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#Dalits and all #casteoppressed scholars stand in full solidarity with #Black scholars and leaders who are being de-platformed by the racist antics of Gov.Desantis as he continues his assault on all things Critical Race Theory.
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Deeply honored to be joined by mentor @CornelWest who has created so much safe space for many #dalit leaders like myself. His words are humbling and such an honor. Register for our conversation about the #traumaofcaste eventbrite.com/e/trauma-of-c…
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Happy release day! We are relishing our publication day and want to celebrate with you! Please sign up on eventbrite and join @prachispatankar and @brothercornelwest as we create space for healing and caste abolition. Join us! #jaibhimhttps://bit.ly/traumaofcaste
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I’m heartbroken to share that my family is facing an incredible challenge as we support my mom in her battle against kidney failure. We’re doing everything we can to provide her comfort and hope. If you can, please consider sharing our GoFundMe. Thank you.gofundme.com/f/help-Thenmozh…
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We did it!! Another wonderful win for #sb403. We are now onto the governors desk! @GavinNewsom please stand with our people and #signsb403 as we braved even today gaslighting and bigotry to fight for our dignity! Thank you to all who fought for this victory! #jaibhim
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Hey Equality Labs Fam- We are here at another pivotal moment for caste abolition in the U.S. where Equality Labs and a coalition of our allies are working with Kshama Sawant’s office on a historic ordinace to add caste to Seattle’s non-discrimination policy. You have been with us every step of the way of this journey toward freedom and we need your help again! Please take five minutes e-mail the Seattle City Council to Vote yes on the Caste Ordinance. Email City council at council@seattle.gov When you email use this Subject Line: PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS. Vote YES to ban CASTE based discrimination And CC us at seattle@equalitylabs.org. All folks that email will be put into a lottery and five folks will receive a free copy of Trauma of Caste! So please email and share in your trusted networks! Thank you! PS Here are some of our coalition partners: CSIA (Coalition of Seattle Indian Americans) AANA (Ambedkar Association of North America) ABAT (Ambedkar Buddhist Association of Texas) AIC (Ambedkar International Center) Ambedkarite International Co-Ordination Society AIM (Ambedkar International Mission) Ambedkar International Mission Center Houston , USA (AIM) Ambedkarites International Mission Society-Canada (AIMS) Ambedkar International Social Reform Organization ( AISRO) Canada Ambedkar Times BSAC (Boston south asian coalition) BSG (Boston Study Group) Begmpura Cultural Society of NY CAPI (Coalition of Americans for Pluralism in India) Desh Doaba Dhamma Waves Equality Labs FFEI (Friends for Education International) International Bahujan Organization International Boddhisativa Guru Ravidass Organization Inc Guru Ravidas Sabha, Bay area, California GNF (Global NRI Forum) PASC (Periyar Ambedkar Study Circle) Periyar International USA Saman Sangh Shri Guru Ravidas Temple, Pittsburg, CA South Asian Dalit Adivasi Network, Canada-SADAN
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Dear @GavinNewsom #Fresno just made history and became the second city to add caste as a protected category! Special thanks to Sri Guru Ravidassia Community of Fresno. @JakaraMovement, and the Oaxqueno kin who stood fast for our freedom. The people united will never be defeated! #signsb403 today!!!
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In a historic vote, the @ABAesq has passed HOD 513 In support of caste equity policies everywhere that prohibit caste discrimination. This resolution confirms that addressing caste discrimination is part of ABA policy. It was an honor to work with so many thoughtful leaders in the ABA who appreciated the importance of this civil rights issue. Given that the ABA is the largest volunteer association of lawyers in the world the moral call for action on caste discrimination continues to grow. I also want to thank the leaders of @SABALegal and @NAPABA whose leaders were crucial to this important caste equity civil rights milestone #yesonsb403
HOD Res 513: Adopted. Urges adoption of laws, policies to prohibit discrimination on the basis of the caste system, which particularly affects those of South Asian descent living in the U.S. #ABAAnnual
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Yes it is! Dalit civil rights organizations like @EqualityLabs and @aanausa and Californians for Caste Equity Coalition are thrilled that @aishabbwahab is standing up for workers, racial, and gender rights! AAPIs are making history across the state and we are so glad to be united in this historic civil rights legislation! #yesonsb403
Huge news from California: it could be the first state to ban caste-based discrimination, under a bill proposed by Sen. @aishabbwahab. cnn.com/2023/03/22/us/califo…
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The Phule's are our role models. And Ambedkarite Dalit feminists are fighting for Dalits to access the internet free from violence &discrimination. This includes tech workplaces and the products they build. Violence will not stop caste abolition. (3/3) thestorytellerscollective.fi…
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An amazing new win from UCSD’ Ethnic studies department where they have added caste as a protected category. They are the first ethnic studies program in the US to do so! Read this thread from the department and the leaders who helped make this happen! #jaibhim #casteintheus
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This Woman's Day @EqualityLabs celebrates Toronto School Board Trustee Yalini Rajakulasingam @YaliniR_Ward21 and her courageous leadership in winning historic caste equity resolution in Toronto's School District! Yalini is Canada's first Caste-oppressed school board trustee and she courageously came out as part of this motion. She faced terrorism smears, bigotry, gaslighting and violence. Because of her courage, now Dalit Canadians will be working to free all of Ontario province from Caste. We salute her courage, love, and empathy for all of our communities! Thank you so much Yalini, @SADAN_Canada and all the Dalit Canadians that stepped forward for this incredible win! #DALITBAHUJANWOMEN ROCK!!! #JAIBHIM and #JAISAVITRI
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Despite all obstacles from dominant caste men harassment like hurling shit at her on the way to school, and even targeting her father-in-law to kick them out of the home the bigots and opponents to progress would stop at nothing. (2/3)
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