On October 13th, 2022, SAAPRI and the Indo-American Center (IAC) co-hosted an in-person Ballot Party at the Indo-American Center. We shared information about the various offices on the ballot, their responsibilities, and how they impact our communities! Co-hosts: Asian Americans…
2022 ARC National Conference
In the summer of 2022, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma and Health Equity Project Intern Emmanuel Ravichandar attended the Asian Engagement & Recruitment Core’s (ARC) 2022 National Conference. SAAPRI joined the Asian Health Coalition (AHC), Center for Asian Health Equity,…
2022 CASL-SAAPRI Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Survey
Throughout the summer of 2022, SAAPRI partnered with the Chinese American Service League (CASL) to run a survey about social determinants of health (SDoH) impacting the South Asian American community. The survey findings enable SAAPRI to better tailor our advocacy and policy…
SAAPRI’s Jordan Stalker and Aakash Ray discuss hate crimes in Borderless Magazine
On May 25th, 2022, SAAPRI’s Research & Development Advisor Jordan Stalker and Communications & Research Intern Aakash Ray both discussed the nature of hate crimes and subsequent ill-created reporting systems in the state of Illinois. We looked at the hate…
2022 Hot Topics in Immigration Law with Dhenu Maru
On April 27th, 2022, SAAPRI held a virtual conversation via Instagram Live addressing the critical immigration issues affecting the South Asian American community. Led by Dhenu Maru, the event focused specifically on South Asian immigration including topics like navigating potential visa scams…
2021 Impact Report – Reflecting on 2021 and Looking to 2022
Chicagoland Vigil & Rally for Georgia Shooting Victims
On March 26th, 2021, SAAPRI co-sponsored a vigil and rally in Horner Park, across from the historic HANA Center building, dedicated to mourning and honoring the lives of those murdered in Atlanta, Georgia on March 16th, 2021. The Chicagoland Vigil…
Asian American Caucus Virtual Vigil
On March 20th, 2021, SAAPRI, along with many other Asian American community organizations, hosted a statewide vigil in dedication of the Georgia shooting victims with appearances from Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Congressman Chuy García. The Asian American Caucus is…
2020 Impact Report – Learning from 2020 and Looking to 2021
2020 Red Saree Virtual Gala
On December 12th, 2020, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma had the opportunity to join health and wellness advocates at the 2020 Red Saree Virtual Gala, celebrating the outreach activities and accomplishments of Red Saree, Inc. South Asians develop heart disease…