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Federal #voucher programs currently provide assistance to ~2.3M #LowIncome #families, acc/to the govt’s estimates, who enroll through their local public-#housing authorities. The #aid is part of a broader universe of #RentalAssistance programs that are set to exceed $54B this fiscal year. But the annual demand for these subsidies is far greater than available funds, creating a sizable wait list as rents are rising nationally.

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@muiren We watched Origins last night, excellent, just as we’d expected of Ava DuVernay, and are glad to see our local public library has Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents in multiple formats, including large print, sound recording, and book adaptation for young adults. montereylibrary.org/cgi-bin/ko


Stories shape our world, but who gets to tell them? How does caste influence media narratives, artistic expression, and literary representation?

In this episode of Caste Conversation, we explore how caste impacts visibility in media, the suppression and misrepresentation of marginalized voices in literature, and the barriers artists from marginalized communities face in gaining recognition. From youth reclaiming their narratives to artists using their craft as resistance, this discussion uncovers the deep intersections of caste, creativity, and power.

CASTE CONVERSATION | Caste, Media, Literature and Art | EP4

Nepali with English subtitles.

youtu.be/FYm-W6jeIl4

“How does caste shape our digital lives? In this episode of Caste Conversation, youth share their experiences navigating through social media: from building their online presence to confronting online discrimination, violence, and misrepresentation. They talk about the challenges marginalized communities go through in digital spaces, what triggers online caste-based abuse, and what extra barriers persons with disabilities face in accessing digital media. Watch now for thought provoking discussion on the intersections of caste and the digital divide!

What sets Caste Conversation apart? 
Each episode dives into critical intersections of caste with topics like climate, justice, digital equity, and gender dynamics. Through these 12 thematic areas, we aim to foster empathy, solidarity, and collective action against caste-based discrimination, sparking a ripple effect of awareness and empowerment.”

#Caste #DalitLivesMatter #Nepal

(Nepali with English subtitles)

youtu.be/2lEzcAYU25Y?feature=s

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Next was a vital panel on how caste and race manifests, evolves, and reproduces through emotions at CRASSH with Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, Hugo Gorringe, Gopal Guru, and Jusmeet S. Sihra. This is a deep exploration of how people experience caste and racial hierarchies and what it will actually take to dismantle them. Highly recommend youtube.com/watch?v=YJSgMXMEBi (11/12) #sociology #Dalit #caste #India

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Next was an important panel on Dalit feminist perspectives on caste and society at CRASSH with Manuela Ciotti, Rupali Bansode, Shannon Philip, Meera Jatav, and Priyanka Kotamraju. Jatav's account of her experience starting an independent newspaper was particularly powerful. Highly recommend youtube.com/watch?v=dkgQAecFvF (10/12) #sociology #Dalit #caste #India

Hey good folks in #Canada, MP Davies of Vancouver Kingsway has a motion: ”M-128 CASTE-BASED DISCRIMINATION”:

ourcommons.ca/members/en/don-d

I think it is a good idea to encourage your MPs to support this motion to at least get this recognized!

> in the opinion of the House, the government should amend the Canadian Human Rights Act to add caste to the list of prohibited grounds of discrimination.

www.ourcommons.caM-128 Caste-based discrimination 44th Parliament, 1st Session - Members of Parliament - House of Commons of CanadaM-128 Caste-based discrimination 44th Parliament, 1st Session - Members of Parliament - House of Commons of Canada