From October 21st-25th, SAAPRI helped the Chicago Bar Association and Chicago Bar Foundation kick off their 9th Annual Pro Bono Week by urging attorneys of all backgrounds to help the growing number of community members with limited English proficiency (LEP). SAAPRI’s…
SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi and Indo-American Center’s Tanvi Shah discuss the Model Minority Myth on Vocalo/WBEZ
On August 29th, 2013, SAAPRI’s Executive Director dAmi Gandhi and Indo-American Center’s Tanvi Shah spoke with Audra Wilson of Practically Speaking about intersections between South Asian Americans and African Americans and discussed how communities of color can come together, despite…
SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi discusses the American civil rights movement on WBEZ on the 50th Anniversary of March On Washington
On August 28th, 2013, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi spoke to reporter Niala Boodhoo of WBEZ’s Afternoon Shift about how the American civil rights movement impacted diverse communities of color, including South Asian Americans. Additional speakers include Tuyet Le of…
SAAPRI advocates for comprehensive immigration reform in solidarity with the NCSO
South Asian Americans make up one of the largest immigrant groups in the Chicago area. Our community includes both people who integrate successfully and people who suffer unfair prejudice, disparities, and backlogs. Ultimately, virtually all South Asian Americans are affected…
SAAPRI helps expand access to the polls by advocating for online voter registration
On July 27th, 2013, Governor Quinn thanked SAAPRI and other voting rights advocates for making online voter registration a reality in Illinois at the event where the bill was signed into law. This was a part of SAAPRI’s continued efforts…
Reflections on 2013 National South Asian Summit
As SAAPRI joins all Americans in celebrating independence, we thank all those whose sacrifices give us the freedom to voice our concerns in a democratic society. During this past year, SAAPRI has been especially fortunate to visit the nation’s capital…
Public Hearing – The State Of The Vote: Illinois
On June 12th, 2013, the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law hosted a public hearing at DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson Blvd., Room 341 to discuss recent problems and successes in Illinois elections, positive and negative…
Panel Discussion on Immigration Reform
On June 11th, 2013, SAAPRI co-hosted an interactive panel discussion at DePaul Law School, Lewis Building, Room 241 on immigration reform. The national conversation in recent months has been dominated by comprehensive immigration reform. With South Asian Americans being one…
Evanston House Party
On June 2nd, 2013, SAAPRI hosted a house party in Evanston as part of its house party series to give community members a closer look into its work (i.e. reports), interact with community leaders, and hear why the organization needs…
Chicago House Party
On May 21st, 2013, SAAPRI began hosting a series of house parties to give community members a closer look into its work (i.e. reports), interact with community leaders, and hear why the organization needs additional input and support. Special guests…