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Rare, immortals are those whose life is meant for a grand purpose, the purpose of Justice, Dharma and Humanity. #MilindMakwana (19th July, 2023) was one suvh braveheart. #MilindMakwana, one of @APNADB_NA ‘s founding members, came from marginalized backgrounds. He was an epitome…

Today we honor Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his Sacrifice Day, Balidan Diwas. "Dharti Aaba," or Father of The Land, a fearless tribal hero, fiercely protected indigenous rights & traditions against colonial rule, exploitation. His Ulgulan movement inspired countless, laying groundwork…

Today APNADB honors the 300th birth anniversary of #LokmataDeviAhilyabai Holkar. Ahilyabai was born in the #dhangar community who are traditional shepherds who have to wander at places for livelihood. She was widowed young, and took the charge in extreme adverse situations. She…

On the the occasion of #BuddhaPurnima (बुद्ध पौर्णिमा), the full moon night of the enlightened, we honor the birth of Gautam Buddha- an enlightened one who taught the world to rise above suffering with compassion, mindfulness, and reason. Gautam Buddha gave four noble truths…

We celebrate the birth anniversary of a lifelong Yogi (जीवनयोगी) and one of India's modern national saints (राष्ट्रसंत तुकडोजी महाराज), Tukdoji Maharaj (30 April 1909 – 11 October 1968) Tukdoji sang with a khanjiri or a tambourine, stirred villages across India with his simple…

We celebrate the legacy of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956), a jurist, economist, and social reformer who tirelessly worked for a strong India and led the committee that drafted the Constitution. A symbol of social and national upliftment, he not only…

Born on April 11, 1827, Jyotiba Phule was a fierce 19th-century Indian reformer who fought injustice that was prevalent against Dalits and Bahujans, and championed women’s education. He and his wife Savitribai opened a school for girls, defying intense social backlash. He founded…

We pay tribute to Savitribai Phule, a pioneer of modern girls' education and a prominent figure in social reform. She bravely led an unprecedented struggle for girls' and women's education in colonial India, overcoming significant social and financial obstacles. During the…

On this International #WomensDay, @APNADB_NA honors the incredible contributions of Dalit Bahujan women, and all women from diverse communities worldwide, who have struggled, sacrificed, and led—from resisting colonial and other forms of injustice, to guiding our societies toward…

Today we celebrate the birthday of beloved late Milind Makwana! Milind, the honeybee 🐝, always buzzing with purpose. Bee of inspiration. A call to be the inspiration. Times may pass, but your legacy forever inspires. We honor your life today and every day #MilindMakwana!

Today, we honor the 110th birth anniversary of Rani Gaidinliu, popularly known as the ‘Daughter of the Hills’. Born in the hilly and evergreen region of Tamenglong in northeast India, she belonged to the Rongmei community, one of the Naga ethnic groups, classified as a Scheduled…

On #MLKDay , we celebrate the legendary Dr. King's unwavering fight against injustice, whose legacy brought the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and empowered marginalized voices worldwide. We also honor the inspiring Milind Makwana on 1.5 years of his passing, a fearless advocate for…

On the eve of MLK Day, APNADB commends and acknowledges @RutgersU's decision to not add "caste" in its anti-harassment policy, as the policy and protected class categories provide protections against caste discrimination- the decision aligning with the 1964 Civil Rights Act’s…

We celebrate the birth anniversary of social reformer Savitribai Phule, a pioneering force behind modern girls' education. Your legacy continues to inspire girls and women across the globe to pursue education irrespective of their circumstances and to uplift themselves, their…

On #HumanRightsDay, we demand urgent action as genocide against minorities in #Bangladesh escalates: homes burned, lives uprooted, women and children tortured and murdered, and silence empowering perpetrators. Inaction is complicity—time for silent voices across the civilized…

We honor Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, Babasaheb—the visionary who led the drafting committee of India’s Constitution. A symbol of social and national upliftment, he empowered the marginalized and laid the foundation for India's vibrant democracy. Truly a 'महामानव,' a gem of India.…

On Mahatma Jyotiba Phule's death anniversary (11 April 1827 – 28 November 1890), we honor his legacy of fighting for upliftment of women and the marginalized, education and equality for all. He ignited a fire for social reforms in British-ruled India, inspiring countless leaders…