2016 ELECTION: THE WAY FORWARD WITH RESOLVE AND RESILIENCE On November 9th, 2016, we woke up to the reality of a deeply divided voter base, with almost an equal number of voters supporting divergent, even opposing visions for America’s future. The…
Report – Voter Registration, Activation, & Engagement in South Asian American Communities in Illinois
This 2015 report analyzes data from the United States Census Bureau, the Voter Activation Network (NGP VAN), and other recent research to highlight voter registration, engagement, and mobilization among South Asian Americans in Illinois. Community-based organizations, policymakers, government officials, media…
Report – Illinois Embraces Election Day Registration (EDR): A Review of Election Day Pilot Program for the 2014 General Election
On December 2nd, 2014, in partnership with Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and JustVote, SAAPRI released a report titled “Illinois Embraces EDR: A Review of the Election Day Pilot Program for the 2014 General Election.” The report…
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…
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…
Article (2013) – South Asian American Civic Engagement: Opportunity for Impact
SAAPRI published an article “South Asian American Civic Engagement: Opportunity for Impact” in the Spring 2013 edition of DePaul Journal for Social Justice. The authors Priyang Baxi and Ami Gandhi thank contributing author Payal Shah, Esq. as well as Maimoona…
Report – South Asian Americans in Illinois: Making Data Count (2013)
As part of a joint effort to understand and more effectively address the growing South Asian American population in Illinois South Asian American Policy and Research Institute (SAAPRI) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago (Advancing Justice-Chicago) released a demographic report titled,…
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…
Report – The Asian American Community Engagement Project: Voting Trends and Access in 2012
With the growth of South Asian Americans comes increasing interest in understanding the social and economic challenges facing South Asian Americans along with their political leanings. In 2012, SAAPRI, Advancing Justice – Chicago, and the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment coalition released…