2016 ELECTION: THE WAY FORWARD WITH RESOLVE AND RESILIENCE On November 9th, 2016, we woke up to the reality of a deeply divided voter base, with almost an equal number of voters supporting divergent, even opposing visions for America’s future. The…
Statement by SAAPRI and AAJC-Chicago on hate crime against Sikh man
SOUTH ASIAN AMERICAN POLICY AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SAAPRI) AND ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE-CHICAGO CONDEMN HATE-FUELED ATTACK ON SIKH MAN IN CHICAGO SUBURB Chicago, IL – South Asian American Policy and Research Institute (SAAPRI) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago (AAAJ-C) are…
Town Hall for Improved Opportunities for People with Disabilities
On June 5th, 2015, SAAPRI’s Co-Executive Director Reema Kapur took part in a Town Hall for Improved Opportunities for People with Disabilities. There were approximately 50 attendees who listened as community leaders urged Illinois Governor Rauner and community organizations to…
SAAPRI welcomes new Executive Director, Reema Kapur
Serving as SAAPRI’s Executive Director since October of 2011, Ami Gandhi has decided to step down from her role. She will be leaving at the end of June of 2015 to raise a family and eventually seek new professional opportunities.…
2015 BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Women’s Conference: SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi serves as Chief Guest
On March 14th, 2015, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi served as the Chief Guest of the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir’s 8th Annual Women Conference. During her speech, she addressed immigration, Deferred Action for Undocumented Individuals (DACA), and work authorization of H-4 visa…
Cornell University – Combating Racism & Hate: A South Asian Perspective
On March 11th, 2015, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi visited Cornell University’s Law School, Myron Taylor Hall, Room 182 to discuss the prevention of hate crimes in the Midwest and beyond. SAAPRI thanks Cornell University’s South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA),…
SAAPRI’s Civic Engagement Fellow Harish Patel joined post-election coverage on WBEZ
On February 24th, 2015, just after the polls closed following the 2015 Chicago elections, SAAPRI’s Civic Engagement Fellow Harish I. Patel joined WBEZ’s post-election coverage to discuss the South Asian American community’s concerns this election season – including immigrant integration,…
Report – Voter Registration, Activation, & Engagement in South Asian American Communities in Illinois
This 2015 report analyzes data from the United States Census Bureau, the Voter Activation Network (NGP VAN), and other recent research to highlight voter registration, engagement, and mobilization among South Asian Americans in Illinois. Community-based organizations, policymakers, government officials, media…
Roundtable on Administrative Immigration Relief: IL is READY
On January 8th, 2015, SAAPRI co-hosted a roundtable discussion on administrative immigration relief at the Indo-American Center (IAC). Topics discussed at the roundtable included administrative relief, consumer protection/fraud prevention, documentation preparation, knowing one’s rights, deportation defense, and planning for community…
SAAPRI’s Pro-bono Legal Consultant Shubra Arora interviewed in India Abroad
On December 12th, 2014, reporter Arthur Pais published a story titled “Brown Hands Up Too” about South Asian Americans joining movements against police brutality, featuring an interview with Shubra Ohri, SAAPRI’s pro bono legal consultant. Shubra has assisted SAAPRI in…