On October 17th, 2024, SAAPRI partnered with the Field Museum to bring its Oral History exhibit to help Pre-K-12 educators explore effective strategies for teaching Asian American history and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Since the enactment of the TEAACH…
Speak Up, Step Up (IN-PERSON)
On October 16th, 2024 at UIC’s Asian American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC), SAAPRI hosted an in-person, non-partisan discussion on election insights, candidate policy, and key voting deadlines. We discussed the latest news and key aspects of the upcoming election,…
Speak Up, Step Up: A Youth Discussion on 2024 Election, Candidates and Policies (ONLINE)
On October 5th, 2024, SAAPRI hosted an engaging online event tailored for youth. We discussed the latest news and key aspects of the upcoming election, including voting methods, candidate positions, and the issues that matter most to South Asian Americans.…
Chicago’s 1st Annual South Asian Festival Showcase
On October 5th starting at 10:30 AM CST at the Athenaeum Center, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma will be a part of the Chicago Kasam’s 1st Annual South Asian Festival Showcase. The showcase will feature Chicago based participants across social…
Women’s Health Webinar: Healthy Relationships, Contraception, & Safe Sex
On Wednesday, August 21st at 7 PM CST, SAAPRI explored key topics on building healthy relationships, understanding contraception options, and practicing safe sex. This event is a part of the Women’s Health Series, an educational initiative dedicated to exploring and…
Consulate General of India-Chicago Independence Day Celebration
On August 15th, 2024, Executive Director Shobhana Verma was invited to the Consulate General of India-Chicago‘s celebration of the 78th Independence Day at the Consulate premises.
Induction, Investiture, and Installation Ceremony of the Honorable Judge Sunil R. Harjani
On August 7th, 2024, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the Induction, Investiture, and Installation Ceremony of the Honorable Judge Sunil R. Harjani, who became the second South Asian American federal judge on the United States District Court for the…
Report – Strengthening Democracy: Addressing and Overcoming Language Inequity in Elections
Request Access for Full Report Our latest report analyzes is based on Census data, American Community Survey data, and SAAPRI’s own advocacy and poll watching efforts. This is the third report we launched at our June “State of South Asian…
State of South Asian American Affairs
On June 15th, 2024, SAAPRI hosted the “State of South Asian American Affairs” at the Fulton Street Collective, which included a panel discussion, roundtable conversation, and speeches from community leaders, aiming to engage in meaningful dialogue about our community’s challenges…
Our Immigrant Story: Triumph and Tribulations of South Asian Migration to the Chicagoland Area
On May 23rd, 2024, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma and Co-Founder Ann Kalayil presented an overview of South Asian migration and the evolving South Asian footprint in the Midwest.