On April 30th, 2025, SAAPRI and the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment Coalition (PAVE) held our 12th Asian American Action Day at the State Capitol in Springfield, IL! We headed to Springfield because policies are passed through stories and our legislators need…
Navigating the Early Days of the Trump Presidency 2.0
Description On April 10, SAAPRI and SAAJCO hosted a critical conversation on civil rights, immigration policies, and community protections in this new political landscape. Experts and advocates broke down the changes, provided key insights, and shared actionable steps to stay…
Chicago Voter Engagement Forum
On April 5, 2025, Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended and served as a speaker and panelist at the Chicago Voter Engagement Forum, hosted by the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.
2024 Impact Report
We’re proud to share SAAPRI’s 2024 Impact Report, showcasing the groundbreaking work we’ve accomplished this year to empower the South Asian American community. We would also like to share a special message from our Executive Director Shobhana Verma.
Devon Surveys
SAAPRI and Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam are conducting two surveys that focus on understanding the needs of the Devon community and its visitors. Your input from the survey will help make planning and infrastructure decisions to improve visitor experience…
Chicago Women in Trades National Center for Women’s Equity in Apprenticeship and Employment She Can Build It Summit
On May 23rd, 2024, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the Chicago Women in Trade’s National Center for Women’s Equity in Apprenticeship and Employment She Can Build It Summit.
2024 Asian American Action Day!
On May 1st, 2024, SAAPRI team members joined our Pan Asian Voter Empowerment Coalition – PAVE Coalition partners for the 11th Annual Asian American Action Day (AAA Day) in Springfield, IL to advocate for funding for Inclusive History Implementation. The…
2023 Impact Report
Report – South Asian Americans in Illinois: Making Data Count (2023)
Chicago South Asian Film Festival
From Thursday-Sunday, September 21st-24th, the Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) took place at the ShowPlace ICON Theatre & Kitchen at Roosevelt Collection. The CSAFF celebrated its 14th anniversary and is dedicated to promoting a diverse cinematic experience through South…