In the aftermath of violent attacks on Sikh and Muslim institutions, SAAPRI took the lead in providing community input during the drafting of Illinois House Resolution 1193 and Chicago Resolution 2012-814, denouncing hate crimes and hateful rhetoric against South Asian…
Report – The Asian American Community Engagement Project: Voting Trends and Access in 2012
With the growth of South Asian Americans comes increasing interest in understanding the social and economic challenges facing South Asian Americans along with their political leanings. In 2012, SAAPRI, Advancing Justice – Chicago, and the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment coalition released…
SAAPRI assists in implementing first ever language assistance program to Indian American voters
SAAPRI assisted local election boards in implementing the first ever language assistance program to Indian American voters in the Chicago area.
Report – Asian American Community Organizations Conduct Research on Voter Behavior
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!