On Sunday, December 1st at 5 PM CST on Instagram Live, SAAPRI is proud to have continued its tradition by hosting its third annual panel discussion to discuss men’s health. Movember is an annual campaign each November where individuals grow…
Report – Breaking Barriers: Unpacking Breast Cancer Challenges & Triumphs for South Asian Americans
Request Access for Full Report Our latest report is the culmination of a year-long campaign dedicated to uncovering the unique experiences, challenges, and barriers that South Asian American women face in breast cancer awareness, screening, and care. From extensive research…
White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) Policy Summit
On September 24th, 2024, Executive Director Shobhana Verma met alongside policy experts and community leaders from across the country at the WHIAANHPI’s 2024 Policy Summit. She was able to hear from organizations such as Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC,…
Chicago’s 1st Annual South Asian Festival Showcase
On October 5th starting at 10:30 AM CST at the Athenaeum Center, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma will be a part of the Chicago Kasam’s 1st Annual South Asian Festival Showcase. The showcase will feature Chicago based participants across social…
Consulate General of India-Chicago Independence Day Celebration
On August 15th, 2024, Executive Director Shobhana Verma was invited to the Consulate General of India-Chicago‘s celebration of the 78th Independence Day at the Consulate premises.
Induction, Investiture, and Installation Ceremony of the Honorable Judge Sunil R. Harjani
On August 7th, 2024, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the Induction, Investiture, and Installation Ceremony of the Honorable Judge Sunil R. Harjani, who became the second South Asian American federal judge on the United States District Court for the…
Report – South Asian Americans in Illinois: Making Data Count (2024)
Request Access for Full Report Our latest report analyzes key data from the 2020 U.S. Census, highlighting the diversity and growing impact of the South Asian American community. This is the second report we launched at our June “State of…
Report – Countering Prejudice: Hate Crimes & Discrimination Against South Asian Americans
Request Access for Full Report Our latest report, based on 416 survey responses, analyzes hate crimes and discrimination against South Asians in Chicago, explores reasons for underreporting, and offers recommendations to improve reporting practices. This is the first report we…
State of South Asian American Affairs
On June 15th, 2024, SAAPRI hosted the “State of South Asian American Affairs” at the Fulton Street Collective, which included a panel discussion, roundtable conversation, and speeches from community leaders, aiming to engage in meaningful dialogue about our community’s challenges…
Chicago Tribune Article on “Asian Americans working to translate growing numbers in Chicago into political power”
On June 3rd, 2024, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma was featured in an article regarding Asian Americans working to translate growing numbers in Chicago into political power. The article discussed how “[t]wo years ago, Lee’s entrance to the City Council…