SAAPRI and other community organizations participated in a free film screening of A Prosecutor’s Stand and Waking in Oak Creek. A Prosecutor’s Stand follows a San Francisco district attorney bringing hate crime charges against perpetrators, and Waking in Oak Creek discusses the…
APAICS Panel on Immigration
On October 17th, 2015, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Reema Kapur joined a panel discussion at DLA Piper-Chicago around immigration issues with fellow panelists from Korean American Resource & Cultural Center (KRCC), AFIRE Chicago, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago. The panel was part…
Town Hall for Improved Opportunities for People with Disabilities
On June 5th, 2015, SAAPRI’s Co-Executive Director Reema Kapur took part in a Town Hall for Improved Opportunities for People with Disabilities. There were approximately 50 attendees who listened as community leaders urged Illinois Governor Rauner and community organizations to…
2015 BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Women’s Conference: SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi serves as Chief Guest
On March 14th, 2015, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi served as the Chief Guest of the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir’s 8th Annual Women Conference. During her speech, she addressed immigration, Deferred Action for Undocumented Individuals (DACA), and work authorization of H-4 visa…
Cornell University – Combating Racism & Hate: A South Asian Perspective
On March 11th, 2015, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi visited Cornell University’s Law School, Myron Taylor Hall, Room 182 to discuss the prevention of hate crimes in the Midwest and beyond. SAAPRI thanks Cornell University’s South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA),…
Roundtable on Administrative Immigration Relief: IL is READY
On January 8th, 2015, SAAPRI co-hosted a roundtable discussion on administrative immigration relief at the Indo-American Center (IAC). Topics discussed at the roundtable included administrative relief, consumer protection/fraud prevention, documentation preparation, knowing one’s rights, deportation defense, and planning for community…
UIC AARCC Lunchbox: DACA & Education Resources for South Asians
On November 25th, 2014, SAAPRI and the UIC Asian American Resource and Cultural Center co-hosted a conversation at UIC’s African American Cultural Center Library Addams Hall, Room 200 regarding Deferred Action in Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and provided resources to help…
IABA-SAAPRI Networking Event at ZED451
On October 1st, 2014, SAAPRI co-hosted a Networking and Fundraising Event with the Indian American Bar Association (IABA) at ZED451. The entrance fee was $15 at the door, and all proceeds went to SAAPRI. Thank you to all those who attended…
2014 Idli & Immigration: Strategy Session
On September 27th, 2014, SAAPRI co-hosted a discussion on immigration in the South Asian American community in the Chicago Public Library – Northtown Branch. The conversation focused on concrete ways that South Asians can bring about change, hold government leaders…
UIC Ward Gallery: South Asian American History, Culture, Community Photo & Historical Exhibit
From August 25th to October 21st, 2014, SAAPRI co-sponsored a free photo and historical exhibit titled “South Asian American History, Culture, & Community” at University of Illinois at Chicago’s (UIC) Ward Gallery, located on the second floor of the Student…