On June 20, 2025, SAAPRI and CASL Anti-Hate Action Center reconvened partner organizations for a Chicagoland AANHPI Hate Crimes Response and Prevention Coalition Meeting. It was a space primarily for AANHPI community-serving organizations to provide an overview of current resources…
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination and Legal Protections in a Changing Landscape
Description Join us for a critical conversation on workplace rights in light of recent federal policy shifts. With the Trump administration’s announced rollbacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, it’s more important than ever to understand how these changes…
Intersecting Identities: Confronting Hate Against Queer South Asians
Description On June 12th, 2025, in honor of Pride Month, SAAPRI and SAAJCO hosted an essential conversation bridging our Know Your Rights and Unpacking Hate programs. This session focused on the unique challenges faced by queer South Asians in confronting…
Policy Shifts & Hate Crimes in 2025: Key Updates Affecting South Asian Communities (June 2025)
Women’s Health Series Webinar 4: Elderly Care
On May 14, 2025, SAAPRI wrapped up its Women’s Health Series with a conversation on Elderly Care. As South Asian communities age, caregiving for elderly family members is becoming more critical—and more complex. While caregiving is deeply rooted in South…
Capstone Poster Symposium at the College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois-Chicago
On May 9th, 2025, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma and Health Equity Research & Program Specialist Maya Bhowmik attended Capstone Poster Symposium at the College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois-Chicago. Health Equity Research Fellow Tenzin Pema was presenting…
From Hate to Hope: South Asian Resilience, Resistance, and Thriving Through History
Description On May 8th, 2025, in recognition of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, SAAPRI and SAAJO hosted a session exploring the history of hate and discrimination faced by South Asians in the United States, highlighting the resilience and resistance that have…
WBEZ Chicago: Looking back at the ‘Memories and Milestones’ of South Asians in Illinois
On May 7th, 2025, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma and Education Consultant Julie Thomas Achettu were invited to WBEZ Chicago’s Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons. They were able to share our communities’ stories – our history, contributions, and the challenges we’ve…
City of Chicago AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
On May 6th, 2025, SAAPRI team members Sandeep Nain, Shobhana Johri Verma, Jordan Stalker, and Julie Thomas Achettu joined the Mayor to celebrate the contributions of AANHPI communities across Chicago. We’re proud to not only reflect on SAAPRI’s work, but…
2025 Asian American Action Day!
On April 30th, 2025, SAAPRI and the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment Coalition (PAVE) held our 12th Asian American Action Day at the State Capitol in Springfield, IL! We headed to Springfield because policies are passed through stories and our legislators need…