On December 7th, 2013, SAAPRI co-hosted a discussion on immigration in the South Asian American community in the Schaumburg Library, Rasmussen North Room. Speakers included Ami Gandhi, the Executive Director of SAAPRI, Reema Ahmad from Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago, Neha Gill from Apna Ghar,…
SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi highlights voting rights, immigration, and the power of diverse coalitions with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. and Leadership Greater Chicago
On November 30th, 2013, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi was invited to discuss voting rights, immigration, and the power of diverse coalitions with Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. on his TV show UpFront, which aired on Word Network. Also joining the conversation…
SAAPRI highlights language access during 2013 Pro Bono Week
From October 21st-25th, SAAPRI helped the Chicago Bar Association and Chicago Bar Foundation kick off their 9th Annual Pro Bono Week by urging attorneys of all backgrounds to help the growing number of community members with limited English proficiency (LEP). SAAPRI’s…
SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi and Indo-American Center’s Tanvi Shah discuss the Model Minority Myth on Vocalo/WBEZ
On August 29th, 2013, SAAPRI’s Executive Director dAmi Gandhi and Indo-American Center’s Tanvi Shah spoke with Audra Wilson of Practically Speaking about intersections between South Asian Americans and African Americans and discussed how communities of color can come together, despite…
SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi discusses the American civil rights movement on WBEZ on the 50th Anniversary of March On Washington
On August 28th, 2013, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi spoke to reporter Niala Boodhoo of WBEZ’s Afternoon Shift about how the American civil rights movement impacted diverse communities of color, including South Asian Americans. Additional speakers include Tuyet Le of…
SAAPRI advocates for comprehensive immigration reform in solidarity with the NCSO
South Asian Americans make up one of the largest immigrant groups in the Chicago area. Our community includes both people who integrate successfully and people who suffer unfair prejudice, disparities, and backlogs. Ultimately, virtually all South Asian Americans are affected…
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…
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…
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…