Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Caravan: Marching Through His Writings and Speeches Bloomington, Indiana, USA – Jan 31st 2025
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Professor Kevin Brown, international expert on “Law and Caste” has donated 20 volumes of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Writings and Speeches (BAWS) to Indiana University Herman B Wells Library on January 31st, 2025. Other Professors at the University who participated in this event are Kenneth Dau Schmidt, Luis Fuentes Rohwer and Pedro Machado. This book donation was supported by Ambedkar Association of North America(AANA) and this is historic moment for AANA and the local Ambedkarite communities across the USA and Canada, furthering their mission to promote Ambedkar’s legacy and provide educational resources to institutions and empowering educational institutions with critical resources.
The Indiana University librarian expressed profound appreciation for this donation, highlighting the immense value of Dr. Ambedkar’s writings for students in various fields, including Humanities, Religious Studies, Economics, Anthropology, and Indian History. The comprehensive nature of Ambedkar’s work, covering topics like social justice, economics, world religions, and constitutional law, makes these volumes a vital academic resource.
Indiana University, a public research university established in 1820, with over 48,000 students, including nearly 850 student organizations, 80+ language thoughts, and 380+ study programs abroad are renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence. The addition of Dr. Ambedkar’s Writings and Speeches enriches its library collection, ensuring future scholars access to his profound insights and ideas.
Our hearfelt thanks to Professor Kevin Brown and other faculty at Indina University for supporting this noble eandeavour. Thus by bringing Dr. Ambedkar’s visionary work to Indiana University, AANA continues its mission of advancing education and social justice.
Expanding Ambedkar’s Vision Across North America
AANA, alongside organizations like AIC, AIM, ABAT and BSG, has been instrumental in donating Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Writings and Speeches to numerous esteemed universities and libraries across the USA and Canada. These contributions amplify awareness of Ambedkar’s work and its relevance to modern discourses on equality, human rights, and social reform.
Institutions that have benefited from these donations include:
• Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
• University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
• Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
• Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
• University of Texas, Austin, TX
• York University, Toronto, Canada
• Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
• Pacific University Oregon, Forest Grove, OR
• University of Georgia, Athens, GA
• Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
• Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA
• University of Delaware, Newark, DE
• University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
• Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
• Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
• Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
• Columbia University, New York, NY
• Franklin University, Ohio
• Adelphi University, New York
• University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC
• University of Texas, Auston, TX
Additionally, donations to local libraries have increased public accessibility to the critical literature on Indian History, economics, caste discrimination, Buddhist philosophy, and Ambedkar’s vision of a just society.
About AANA
Founded in 2008, the Ambedkar Association of North America (AANA) strives to fulfill Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision of uplifting marginalized communities through education. By spreading Buddha’s message of peace and kindness, AANA fosters cultural, educational, and social initiatives that empower the South Asian diaspora in North America.
For more information:
Website: www.aanausa.org,
Email: [email protected]
Resources:https://baws.in;
Report by:
M. Wasnik, Ambedkar Association of North America (AANA)
