As We Observe ‘Equality Day’ We Must Reflect on How Caste Apartheid Shapes Diaspora Spaces and Our Families
This requires challenging deeply held assumptions and beliefs about merit and intelligence and purity.
By NANDINI DEO: APRIL 18, 2022
New Jersey has declared 14th April as ‘Equality Day’ to commemorate Dr. B.R Ambedkar’s birth anniversary
On the auspicious occasion, it gives us great pleasure to share a wonderful development which was announced today.
The Mayor’s office, Jersey City in New Jersey has declared 14th April as ‘Equality Day’ to commemorate Dr. B.R Ambedkar’s birth anniversary and is a part of public record. Please find the copy of the proclamation attached for your perusal.
Besides paying tributes to the true champion of Equality, this also reaffirms the fact that Dr. Ambedkar’s towering personality and contributions towards humanity has an unbound global appeal.
We thank the Immigrant Affairs Commission, City Council of Jersey City for this excellent step forward.
We also take this opportunity to thank you for being a part of this historical event at the City Hall of Jersey City, NJ on April 16th 2022. I have attached the detailed agenda of the event. Please review and let me know if you see any concern.
