Bihar: Lectures on BR Ambedkar
Kumar Gaurev will lecture in three different venues on the life and vision of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the social reformer and architect of the Indian Constitution.
He will explain how Dr. Ambedkar waged a lifelong struggle against caste discrimination. The central role women played in his social philosophy will also be noted, as will the fundamental truth: progress begins with education.
Kumar narrates the moving story of young Bhimrao, who despite facing humiliation, thirst, and exclusion in school, never gave up on his education. Kumar introduces the children to Ambedkar’s famous slogan: “Educate, Agitate, Organize” and he explains that “educate” means learning to understand the world, “agitate” means raising your voice when something is wrong, and “organize” means coming together to make change happen.
The day long program concludes with a group reflection, where both the women and children shared what they had learned from the sessions. Kumar reminds everyone that Dr. Ambedkar’s mission is not yet complete; it continues wherever a child opens a book, wherever a woman finds her voice, and wherever a community decides that dignity
Refreshment are provided to the participants.