On June 20, 2025, SAAPRI and CASL Anti-Hate Action Center reconvened partner organizations for a Chicagoland AANHPI Hate Crimes Response and Prevention Coalition Meeting. It was a space primarily for AANHPI community-serving organizations to provide an overview of current resources…
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination and Legal Protections in a Changing Landscape
Description Join us for a critical conversation on workplace rights in light of recent federal policy shifts. With the Trump administration’s announced rollbacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, it’s more important than ever to understand how these changes…
Intersecting Identities: Confronting Hate Against Queer South Asians
Description On June 12th, 2025, in honor of Pride Month, SAAPRI and SAAJCO hosted an essential conversation bridging our Know Your Rights and Unpacking Hate programs. This session focused on the unique challenges faced by queer South Asians in confronting…
Women’s Health Series Webinar 4: Elderly Care
On May 14, 2025, SAAPRI wrapped up its Women’s Health Series with a conversation on Elderly Care. As South Asian communities age, caregiving for elderly family members is becoming more critical—and more complex. While caregiving is deeply rooted in South…
From Hate to Hope: South Asian Resilience, Resistance, and Thriving Through History
Description On May 8th, 2025, in recognition of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, SAAPRI and SAAJO hosted a session exploring the history of hate and discrimination faced by South Asians in the United States, highlighting the resilience and resistance that have…
City of Chicago AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
On May 6th, 2025, SAAPRI team members Sandeep Nain, Shobhana Johri Verma, Jordan Stalker, and Julie Thomas Achettu joined the Mayor to celebrate the contributions of AANHPI communities across Chicago. We’re proud to not only reflect on SAAPRI’s work, but…
2025 Asian American Action Day!
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…
Standing Up: Your Rights with ICE and Law Enforcement!
Description On April 24th, 2025, SAAPRI and SAAJCO hosted a essential discussion on understanding your rights when interacting with law enforcement and immigration authorities. Whether facing a police stop, an ICE encounter, or another law enforcement interaction, knowing your rights…
Launch of Cook County’s new “I Speak Cards” and Language Access Month
On April 15, 2025, Executive Director Shobhana Johri Verma delivered remarks at a press conference alongside Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, 13th District Commissioner Josina Morita, Sheriff Tom Dart, Mariyana Spyropoulos, George Cardenas and Fritz Kaegi, celebrating the launch…
Rooted in Story: AANHPI Voices & Oral Histories for Educators
On April 14th, 2025, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma and Education Consultant Julie Thomas Achettu shared SAAPRI’s Oral History Project and curriculum, offering educators valuable tools to teach South Asian American history and create inclusive classrooms. The SAAPRI exhibit “Memories and Milestones”…