Dalit History Month | |
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Observed by | Ambedkarites, Dalits, Anti-caste communities, and others |
Liturgical color | Different shades of Blue |
Type | Cultural, Political |
Significance | Celebration of Dalit history, leaders, movements, and milestones. |
Celebrations | Talks, Lectures, Rallies, Social Media Lives, Public discourses |
Date | 1 April |
Frequency | Annual |
Started by | The Dalit History Month Collective |
Dalit History Month is an annual observance as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the Dalits or Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.[1][2][3][4][5] It is celebrated in April all over the world by Ambedkarites, followers of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.[6][7] Discussions,[8] storytelling,[9] history projects,[10] special publications in media,[11] and art works[12] are organized during this month.[13][14] The Canadian Province of British Columbia recognized April as Dalit History Month.[15]