B. R. Ambedkar portrait at one of the earliest Dalit History Month events
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.
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