On December 7th, 2013, SAAPRI co-hosted a discussion on immigration in the South Asian American community in the Schaumburg Library, Rasmussen North Room. Speakers included Ami Gandhi, the Executive Director of SAAPRI, Reema Ahmad from Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago, Neha Gill from Apna Ghar,…
SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi highlights voting rights, immigration, and the power of diverse coalitions with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. and Leadership Greater Chicago
On November 30th, 2013, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi was invited to discuss voting rights, immigration, and the power of diverse coalitions with Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. on his TV show UpFront, which aired on Word Network. Also joining the conversation…
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 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…
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…
Article (2013) – South Asian American Civic Engagement: Opportunity for Impact
SAAPRI published an article “South Asian American Civic Engagement: Opportunity for Impact” in the Spring 2013 edition of DePaul Journal for Social Justice. The authors Priyang Baxi and Ami Gandhi thank contributing author Payal Shah, Esq. as well as Maimoona…
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…