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[The Bridge Initiative @bridgeinit]

Attacks on Muslim politicians have been proliferating in the U.S.

Derogatory stereotypes have dehumanized Muslims, who are often blamed for the U.S.'s problems.

Islamophobia has led to policies that threaten the civil liberties of all Americans.

https://t.co/UgUmOrvAxN

[Ambedkar International Center (AIC) @ambedkar_center]

8 July 1945 | On This Day in History

On this day in 1945, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar founded the People’s Education Society (PES) in Bombay (now Mumbai), with a transformative vision: education as the foundation of social democracy.

For Dr. Ambedkar, education was never just about earning degrees. It was a means to cultivate intellectual, moral, and social democracy-empowering individuals to challenge inequality and build a more just society.

The People’s Education Society went on to establish landmark institutions, including Siddharth College (1946) in Mumbai and later the Milind Colleges in Aurangabad, opening the doors of higher education to thousands from historically marginalized communities.

His vision continues to inspire generations through institutions that uphold the ideals of liberty, equality, fraternity, and knowledge.

[Sikh Coalition @sikh_coalition]

As students prepare for the upcoming school year, we are excited to share the Sikh Celebrations toolkit! Share this resource with teachers and school staff to help support inclusive classroom learning --> https://t.co/lKhMsI6BMS

[Equality Labs @EqualityLabs]

Today, we remember the Santhal Hul of 1855, a historic Adivasi uprising against colonial exploitation. The legacy of Santhal Hul reminds us that struggles against exploitation, land dispossession, & cultural erasure are deeply connected to the pursuit of freedom & dignity for all

[Equality Labs @EqualityLabs]

2/ We stand in solidarity with Black communities and remain committed to advancing justice, dignity, and collective liberation for all. Happy Juneteenth and Jai Bhim!✊🏾

[Equality Labs @EqualityLabs]

1/ Today, we commemorate Juneteenth and honor Black freedom, resilience, and joy. As caste abolitionists, we recognize that the fight against caste oppression is deeply connected to the struggle for Black liberation. 💚✨

[Equality Labs @EqualityLabs]

2/ He resisted caste discrimination by reclaiming public spaces in bold ways, including using roads that were traditionally limited to dominant-caste travelers. By doing so, Ayyankali inspired other Dalit communities to push back against the violence of caste💪🏾

[Equality Labs @EqualityLabs]

1/ ✨Today we remember Ayyankali, a revolutionary anti-caste social reformer, educator, & politician. Raised in a Dalit family who were forced to labor on the land of feudal landlords, Ayyankali fought tirelessly to improve the lives of Kerala’s caste-oppressed communities.

[Ambedkar International Center (AIC) @ambedkar_center]

Born on 15 November 1875 in Ulihatu, present-day Jharkhand, Birsa Munda emerged as one of the most influential Indigenous leaders in India's history. At a time when colonial policies, forced labor practices, missionary influence, and land alienation were disrupting traditional tribal life, Birsa became a powerful voice for social reform, cultural identity, and community rights.

During the 1890s, he mobilized members of the Munda community and other tribal groups, encouraging them to resist exploitation and reclaim control over their land and way of life. His movement, known as Ulgulan (The Great Tumult), challenged both colonial authority and systems that marginalized Indigenous communities.

Birsa's message inspired thousands. He advocated for self-governance, social unity, and the protection of traditional rights, giving rise to the enduring slogan: “Abua Dishum, Abua Raj” - “Our Land, Our Rule.”

On 3 February 1900, British authorities captured Birsa Munda during a crackdown on the movement. He was imprisoned in Ranchi Jail, where he died on 9 June 1900 at the age of 25. The official colonial record cited cholera as the cause of death, though questions surrounding the circumstances of his death have continued to be discussed by historians and communities over the years.

Though his life was brief, his impact was profound. The movement he inspired contributed to later legal protections for tribal land rights, including the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act of 1908. Today, Birsa Munda is remembered as “Dharti Aba” (Father of the Earth) and remains a symbol of Indigenous resistance, self-determination, and social justice.

His legacy continues to remind us of the importance of preserving cultural identity, protecting community rights, and ensuring that marginalized voices remain part of the historical narrative.

Source:
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India; National Archives of India; Encyclopaedia Britannica.

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[Equality Labs @EqualityLabs]

🩵✊🏾Today, we commemorate the founding of the Dalit Panthers — a movement that transformed anti-caste resistance in India & inspired generations to speak truth to power. Founded in 1972, the Dalit Panthers confronted caste violence & systemic injustice with fearless activism.

[Equality Labs @EqualityLabs]

💫💙On Ramabai Ambedkar’s death anniversary, we remember a woman whose quiet strength & sacrifices played an essential role in one of history’s greatest struggles for equality & justice. Her legacy continues to inspire generations fighting for dignity, compassion, & social change

[Unmesh Gujarathi @unmeshgujarathi]

🚨 New York may become the FIRST U.S. state to explicitly ban caste discrimination in employment, housing & public services through Bill S6531/A6920.

🔗Read Full Report Below 👇 https://t.co/a79H4jaXhb

Led by Dalit attorney Swati Sawant, the legislation comes after real caste discrimination complaints reportedly lacked legal protection under existing law.

The bill has gained support from lawmakers, civil rights groups, labor unions, South Asian organizations, and even the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Racism.

If passed, New York could set a nationwide precedent for caste-based civil rights protections across the United States.

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[Advancing Justice - AAJC @AAAJ_AAJC]

No one should fear for their safety while gathering in sacred spaces of worship, community, or belonging. We mourn alongside the victims’ families, the Muslim community in San Diego, and all those impacted by this act of violence.

[Equality Labs @EqualityLabs]

2/ No one should fear violence in their place of worship. We stand in solidarity with Muslim communities in San Diego and across the country and call for an end to the normalization of anti-Muslim rhetoric and hate. An attack on one faith community is an attack on all of us.💙💛

[Equality Labs @EqualityLabs]

1/ We are devastated by the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate are not abstract—they have deadly consequences.

[PANA @PANASanDiego]

Please consider donating and supporting the families of the victims from today's tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.https://t.co/us9InR6jhH

[Equality Labs @EqualityLabs]

Islamophobia leads to real harm and violence. We stand with @CAIRNational and demand an end to this ongoing campaign of hate against the Muslim community.

[CAIR National @CAIRNational]

We are deeply disturbed, but not at all surprised, to learn that those who attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego were reportedly motivated by anti-Muslim hate.

Hate against American Muslims is completely out of control. Numerous politicians have spent the past year claiming that all ‘mainstream Muslims’ should be destroyed, that American mosques and elementary schools should be shut down, and that American Muslims should be expelled from our nation. Just last week, House Republicans held a congressional hearing to fan the flames of hate against American Muslims, their houses of worship and even Muslim school children.

Time and time again, we have seen that hate speech like this can lead to hate crimes. The mass shooters who massacred families at the Christchurch mosques in New Zealand and worshipers at a mosque in Quebec all embraced the rhetoric of prominent anti-Muslim extremists.

A deadly attack on an American mosque was as predictable as it is unacceptable. Anti-Muslim hatred is one of the last acceptable forms of bigotry in American society, and it is long past time for the tolerance of this hate to end.

[Sikh Coalition @sikh_coalition]

Our full statement in response to the deadly attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego.

[The Bridge Initiative @bridgeinit]

Our latest report uncovers how the age-old stereotypes and tropes depicting Muslims as dangerous, foreign, untrustworthy, and disloyal were used to smear Zohran Mamdani during his historic run and win for Mayor of NYC:

https://t.co/zV80PNY0Ln

[Sikh Coalition @sikh_coalition]

High School Juniors/Seniors and Undergraduates: Have you applied for our 2026 GOTV Fellowship yet?

If you're interested in raising Sikh civic engagement in your sangat, visit https://t.co/l1QOli3rkp today! Deadline is June 1.