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…
Panel Discussion on Immigration Reform
On June 11th, 2013, SAAPRI co-hosted an interactive panel discussion at DePaul Law School, Lewis Building, Room 241 on immigration reform. The national conversation in recent months has been dominated by comprehensive immigration reform. With South Asian Americans being one…
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…
2013 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration: SAAPRI Exhibit in James R. Thompson Center
On May 20th, 2013, Illinois Governor Quinn’s office began hosting a free exhibit at the James R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago to commemorate 150 years of Illinois’ Asian American Heritage, as part of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. The exhibit…
South Asian American Heritage Month Celebration: Memories & Milestones Exhibition
On May 7th, 2013, Chicago Public Library’s Northtown branch (near Devon Avenue) began hosting the Memories & Milestones exhibit for the entire month, in celebration of Asian American Heritage Month. The exhibit allows attendees to learn about the stories of pioneer South…
Lowering Utility Costs Event
On February 19th, 2013, SAAPRI co-sponsored an event at the Indo-American Center (IAC) which provided guidance to community members regarding reducing their utility bills and municipal aggregation. Attendees also got to meet their alderman at the event. Co-sponsors: 50th Ward…
SAAPRI helps pass anti-hate laws
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…