Son of a Sweeper

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May 5, 2023 a project of ServiceSpace True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice. - Martin Luther King Jr. - Son of a Sweeper In India where caste discrimination is still rampant in many parts of the country, Vimal Kumar, the self-described "son of a sweeper," and member of the Dalit community, is committed to creating new futures for those from backgrounds like his, who are often seen as invisible or less than. A documentary profiling his life's work, tells the inspiring story of how Kumar formed the Movement for Scavenging Community as a gateway to help other Dalits rise above the discrimination against their caste, through the gateway of higher education. { read more } Be The Change As you consider jobs in society that are looked down upon, what can you do today to extend equality and justice to those who work in the service industries? COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News On the Road with Thomas Merton ThanksBeing with Rumi When the Earth Started to Sing Robert Lax: A Life Slowly Lived Paul Farmer: A Life Dedicated to Healing the World My 94-Year-Old Dad Talks About COVID-19 7 Principles of Meaningful Relationships for Servant Leaders 10 Life-Changing Perspectives On Anger DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 157,601 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More