Dalit Freedom Network Hosts Historic Conference on Capitol Hill: Conference and House Hearing Mark a New Awareness of Caste Atrocities in India

From: U.S. Newswire | Date: September 28, 2005 | Copyright information

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 /U.S. Newswire/ -- On October 6, 2005, the Dalit Freedom Network will host an historic Conference entitled "Racism and Caste Based Discrimination in India: Implications for the US-India Relationship" followed by a House Hearing on ongoing Caste atrocities. The event marks a new awareness among U.S. lawmakers about the struggles of lower caste people in India. DFN will host a press conference on this event on October 5 at 9 a.m. in the National Press Club's Zenger room.

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