On November 14th, 2023, SAAPRI hosted our third and final part in our 3-part Breast Cancer Awareness Series. This final panel focused on outreach & advocacy surrounding breast cancer and its impact on the South Asian community. This conversation was…
SAAPRI Open Mic – Aap Ki Kahani
On November 5th, 2023, SAAPRI hosted a open mic event at Chiya Chai (Logan Square) to share stories about the importance of voting and civic engagement. We also highlighted the different ways you can be involved in the upcoming elections!…
APIAHF VOICES 2023 Conference
From October 18th-19th, 2023, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) VOICES 2023 Conference in Washington, D.C. VOICES is an annual conference that gathers healthcare leaders, key stakeholders, and advocates to explore…
Xilin Association-ARC Meeting
In October 2023, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma and Maya Bhowmik met with our Asian Engagement & Recruitment Core Central Region grantee partners at Xilin Association. The Association shared about their various social service programs, and SAAPRI team members were…
IAC 33rd Annual Gala
This past weekend, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the Indo-American Center’s 33rd Annual Gala. Despite the numerous challenges, our non-profits work hard every day to strengthen our communities. It was great to be able to join our community to…
Imagining the Indian Film Screening and Panel
On October 5th, 2023, SAAPRI along with many diverse partners and allies showcased the powerful documentary “Imagining the Indian: the Fight Against Native American Mascoting” at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and…
Chicago South Asian Film Festival
From Thursday-Sunday, September 21st-24th, the Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) took place at the ShowPlace ICON Theatre & Kitchen at Roosevelt Collection. The CSAFF celebrated its 14th anniversary and is dedicated to promoting a diverse cinematic experience through South…
Hate Crime Investigations and Remedies
On September 11th, 2023, Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended a Cook County United Against Hate panel in celebration of Racial Equity Week. SAAPRI and CASL representatives were able to hear from the Cook County State Attorney’s Office, Cook Country Sheriff’s…
Chai Shai & Yoga
On September 10th, 2023, SAAPRI hosted a yoga session in nature at the Bunker Hill Forest Preserve in Chicago, IL. This event couldn’t have been a success without our friends at Friends of the Forest Preserves. Our team had so…
FTA/CTA Asian American Listening Session
On September 7th, 2023, Executive Director Shobhana Verma was invited to a session by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) in collaboration with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) as…