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Highland Heights, Kentucky USA – December 6, 2024 On the 68th Mahaparinibbana Day of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the Ambedkar Association of North America (AANA) proudly donated the “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Writings and Speeches – 19 Volumes” to the Library of Northern Kentucky University (NKU), located at 1 Louie B. Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099 USA.
AANA extends heartfelt gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Bade, dedicated Ambedkarite members from Ohio, for their pivotal role in coordinating with NKU and ensuring the successful delivery of these books.
This significant contribution represents a historic moment for the AANA and the global Ambedkarite community, reinforcing their commitment to promoting Ambedkar’s legacy and empowering educational institutions with critical resources. By bringing Dr. Ambedkar’s visionary work to NKU, AANA continues its mission of advancing education and social justice.
The NKU 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.
Northern Kentucky University, a public university established in 1968, is the youngest of Kentucky’s eight public universities. With over 16,000 students, including nearly 5,000 postgraduates, NKU is 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.
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
- Pacific University Oregon, Forest Grove, OR
- University of Georgia, Athens, GA
- Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- 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 critical literature on Indian History, economincs, 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.
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Report by:
M. Wasnik,Ambedkar Association of North America (AANA)
