WHO WE ARE
The South Asian American Policy & Research Institute (SAAPRI) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization established in 2001 with the mission to serve South Asian Americans in the Midwest by using research to formulate equitable and socially responsible policy recommendations.
RECENT NEWS
- Intersecting Identities: Confronting Hate Against Queer South Asians
- Women’s Health Series Webinar 4: Elderly Care
- Capstone Poster Symposium at the College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois-Chicago
- From Hate to Hope: South Asian Resilience, Resistance, and Thriving Through History
- WBEZ Chicago: Looking back at the ‘Memories and Milestones’ of South Asians in Illinois
- City of Chicago AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
- 2025 Asian American Action Day!
UPCOMING EVENT
Intersecting Identities: Confronting Hate Against Queer South Asians
Thursday, June 12th at 5 PM CST
In honor of Pride Month, join us for an essential conversation bridging our Know Your Rights and Unpacking Hate programs. This session will focus on the unique challenges faced by queer South Asians in confronting hate and discrimination, exploring the intersectionality of identity and the compounded effects of racism and homophobia within and outside the South Asian community. This is the fourth session in our Engaged Communities Series, a year-long initiative focused on empowering our communities with knowledge and tools to advocate for their rights.
