On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, SAAPRI and the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment Coalition (PAVE) are holding our 12th Asian American Action Day at the State Capitol in Springfield, IL! We’re heading to Springfield because policies are passed through stories and our…
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…
Chicago Voter Engagement Forum
On April 5, 2025, Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended and served as a speaker and panelist at the Chicago Voter Engagement Forum, hosted by the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.
2025 Women’s History Month Celebration
On March 25th, 2024, SAAPRI team members Anushka Das, Francys Muñoz, Julie Thomas Achettu, and Prottusha Sarkar attended Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Women’s History Month Celebration at the Chicago Cultural Center
Advocacy for Amendment to Cook County Human Rights Ordinance
As part of our ongoing commitment to protecting and expanding the rights of limited English proficient (LEP) populations, SAAPRI was proud to participate in recent efforts to advance language justice across Cook County. On March 11th, 2025, Executive Director Shobhana…
Press Release: Engaged Communities Series
SAAPRI and SAAJCO Launch Engaged Communities Series to Spotlight Civil Rights and Community Action March 3, 2025 – At a time when civil rights and community engagement are more critical than ever, the South Asian American Policy and Research Institute…
Black History Month Celebration
On January 28th, 2025, Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the Black History Month Celebration, hosted by Cook County.
Vasilopita Celebration: Honoring the Chicago Consular Corps
On January 28th, 2025, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma was invited to the Vasilopita Celebration, honoring the Chicago Consular Corps.
2024 Impact Report
We’re proud to share SAAPRI’s 2024 Impact Report, showcasing the groundbreaking work we’ve accomplished this year to empower the South Asian American community. We would also like to share a special message from our Executive Director Shobhana Verma.
Movember: Men’s Mental Health Discussion
On Sunday, December 1st at 5 PM CST on Instagram Live, SAAPRI is proud to have continued its tradition by hosting its third annual panel discussion to discuss men’s health. Movember is an annual campaign each November where individuals grow…