On May 19th, 2021, SAAPRI held a community dialogue on Clubhouse with MannMukti, SAMHIN, WE ARE SAATH, and mental health professionals. The event focused on sharing some critical information on the impact COVID-19 has had on mental health. This event built…
Redistricting in Chicago
On April 29th, 2021, SAAPRI held a workshop in partnership with UIC on redistricting in Chicago. The event focused on civic engagement, the Census, and rules of redistricting through the perspective of professors at UIC. Thank you to all those…
Census & Redistricting 101: What You Need to Know
On April 21st, 2021, SAAPRI held an informal chat via Instagram Live to learn about the census and redistricting! The event focused on why it is important for everyone to have a seat at the table when it comes to…
Women’s + Sexual and Gender Minority Health Panel
SAAPRI is back with another exciting virtual conversation about health in our communities. All are welcome to join us for our panels on Community Health! Led by health professionals and policy advocates, this event will cater to South Asian women…
South Asian Community Health Forum: COVID-19 Impact and Vaccine Rollout
On February 4th, 2021, SAAPRI held a community health forum with an esteemed panel of healthcare professionals and health policy experts. The event focused on sharing some critical information on the impact COVID-19 has had and what our community members…
South Asian Americans on the Ballot: 2020 and Beyond
On November 21st, 2020, SAAPRI hosted a virtual town hall discussion around South Asian participation in 2020 election through the perspective of candidates for local offices in the Chicago area! Thank you to all those who attended the event! If…
Our Vote. Our Voice: Virtual Town Hall
On October 22nd, 2020, SAAPRI hosted a virtual town hall that featured a panel of community leaders. The event discussed all things elections, including navigating the 2020 election season, and why everyone’s vote matters! Thank you to everyone who attended…
South Asian Voices: A Conversation on Desi Representation through Movements and the 2020 Census
On June 25th, 2020, SAAPRI in partnership with the UIC Census Team hosted a virtual town hall discussion. The event focused on how members of our community are amplifying South Asian representation through the 2020 Census as well as how…
Virtual Town Hall Meeting: Mental Health and Civic Engagement in the South Asian Community
On May 21st 2020, SAAPRI held its first virtual town hall event in partnership with UChicago MannMukti. In light of the COID-19 crisis, the town hall focused on South Asian mental health, civic engagement, and the connection between the two.…
South Asians and the 2020 Census with the UIC Indian Student Association
On February 19th 2020, SAAPRI partnered with the Indian Student Association at UIC to share how the Census affects college students and their surrounding communities. We are committed to counting South Asians in Illinois and we are thankful for the…