On Wednesday, March 31st, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma took part in a panel discussion regarding breast cancer, one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among American women and which one out of eight women in America will develop in…
Chicagoland Vigil & Rally for Georgia Shooting Victims
On March 26th, 2021, SAAPRI co-sponsored a vigil and rally in Horner Park, across from the historic HANA Center building, dedicated to mourning and honoring the lives of those murdered in Atlanta, Georgia on March 16th, 2021. The Chicagoland Vigil…
South Asian American Community Health Forum: Women’s + Sexual and Gender Minority Health Panel
On March 25th, 2021, SAAPRI hosted a virtual community forum regarding the health in our communities. Led by health professionals and policy advocates, this event catered to South Asian women and sexual and gender minorities in Chicago. There was a…
Asian American Caucus Virtual Vigil
On March 20th, 2021, SAAPRI, along with many other Asian American community organizations, hosted a statewide vigil in dedication of the Georgia shooting victims with appearances from Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Congressman Chuy García. The Asian American Caucus is…
Statement on Atlanta shootings
SAAPRI VEHEMENTLY CONDEMNS MURDERS OF ASIAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN ATLANTA Stop AAPI Hate: Together, we must work to stand in solidarity and stop AAPI hate and all hate crimes against people of color. On Tuesday, March 16th, six Asian American…
Statement on Anti-Asian hate crimes
In light of recent attacks against Asian Americans, SAAPRI stands in solidarity with Asian Americans and all people of color, and against all hate crimes. Since the onset of COVID-19 and throughout the pandemic, the US has seen a rise…