On May 26th, 2022, SAAPRI Founder and Board Chair Ann Kalayil was a panelist for a conversation exploring the unique ways in which Chicago’s Asian communities have carved out spaces of safety and resistance in the face of discrimination, as…
South Asian American Community Health Forum: Mental Health Awareness
On May 26th, 2022, from 6-7 PM CST, SAAPRI hosted a community health panel led by health professionals, professors, and public health advocates, Dr. Ammara Khalid, Dr. Anne Saw, Dr. Jordan Stalker, and Kiran Kaur Gill and moderated by the…
Illinois Commission on Discrimination & Hate Crimes: Communities in Crisis Townhall
On May 24th, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma took part as a panelist in a townhall discussion regarding the alarming rise in hate crimes in the Asian American community and how we can respond, efficiently, and effectively to hate in…
Our Stories: Teaching Asian American History in Illinois
On May 4th, 2022, SAAPRI hosted a virtual zoom event centered on discussions about teaching Asian American history in Illinois. In July 2021, Illinois became the first state to mandate the Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History (TEAACH) Act, which…
2022 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration: Community Kick-off at Urban Convene
On May 2nd, 2022, SAAPRI attended the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Chicago Community Kick-Off hosted by Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Office at Urban Convene. SAAPRI was able to connect with like-minded advocates who work to foster awareness and address issues…