Ambedkar King Study Circle

The Ambedkar King Study Circle (AKSC) is a grassroots organization based in California, USA, founded in October 2016. It is dedicated to challenging caste, class, race, gender, and religious oppression through the principles of Educate, Organize, and Agitate, inspired by the legacies of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. akscusa.org+4brambedkar.in+4causes.benevity.org+4

🌍 Mission & Vision

AKSC aims to promote an egalitarian society by addressing various forms of oppression and standing in solidarity with marginalized communities. The organization believes that the liberation of one oppressed group is interconnected with the liberation of all oppressed groups, emphasizing the need for united struggles against all forms of discrimination. akscusa.org

📚 Activities & Initiatives

  • Annual Conferences: AKSC hosts annual conferences that bring together activists, scholars, and community members to discuss issues related to caste, race, and social justice. Past conferences have featured notable speakers and have addressed topics such as resisting Brahminism and Hindutva, and the intersection of race, caste, and class in political assertion. sites.google.com+1americankahani.com+1

  • Educational Programs: The organization conducts reading groups, workshops, and discussions to educate the community about the histories and ideologies of Ambedkar and King, as well as contemporary issues of oppression.

  • Advocacy & Campaigns: AKSC actively engages in campaigns to combat caste discrimination in various sectors, including technology and education. Notably, it has been involved in advocating for the inclusion of caste as a protected category under anti-discrimination laws in California. akscusa.org+1americankahani.com+1

📍 Contact Information

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