SAAPRI and the Asian American Institute (AAI) collected voter information at the polls, revealing a diverse portrait of Asian Americans in Chicago. Read more about SAAPRI and AAI’s Election Research here
SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi discusses South Asian American Voters on WBEZ
In November of 2012, SAAPRI’s Executive Director spoke with Chicago’s WBEZ about South Asian American voters during the election season and the importance of language assistance in bringing them to the polls. Listen to her interview here
Report – Social Capital in Illinois: Potentials and Pitfalls
In September of 2012, SAAPRI released the pilot study, “Social Capital in Illinois: Potential and Pitfalls”, which illustrates how South Asian Americans, along with other immigrant and minority groups, are uniquely positioned to help move our society towards ethical governance…
SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi discusses new Pew Research Center Report and South Asian Americans on Vocalo/WBEZ
On July 13th, 2012, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi spoke with Vocalo and WBEZ to discuss the newest Pew Research Center report on Asian-American demographics and how it affects South Asian Americans who don’t fit into these categories. The largely…
White House Initiative on AAPI Community Roundtable
On June 17th, 2012, SAAPRI and the Indo-American Center (IAC) hosted a White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAPPI) community roundtable in Chicago featuring Asim Mishra, Chief of Staff of the Corporation for National and Community Service.…
Report – SAAPRI Recommendations to FBI Advisory Board
Hate crimes and hate groups continue to be a serious threat facing this country. The aftermath of the tragic events of September 11th, 2001 has caused Sikhs, Muslims, South Asian Americans, Arab Americans, and other communities in the Midwest and…
South Asian American Heritage Month Celebration
On May 16th, 2012, SAAPRI celebrated South Asian American Heritage Month at Cook County Health and Hospitals System. Thank you to all those who attended our event!
Community forum on demographic research and welcoming Ami Gandhi as Executive Director of SAAPRI
On March 17th, 2012, SAAPRI hosted a community forum on Devon Avenue. SAAPRI shared new demographic research about South Asian Americans in Illinois and discussed issues of concern with community leaders. SAAPRI also formally welcomed Ami Gandhi, who joined as…
Report – Our Immigrant Story: South Asians in Illinois, 1945-1965
The journey of South Asians who came to Illinois between 1945 and 1965 remains one of the great untold stories of American immigration. In late 2005, SAAPRI began collecting the oral histories of South Asians who came to Illinois between…
Report – Developing Devon: Creating a Strategic Plan for Economic Growth through Community Consensus
Since the 1980s, the growth of a diverse population and bustling retail establishments on Devon Avenue on Chicago’s north side has created a reputation for the neighborhood as an international marketplace. Yet, its very diversity has posed one of the…