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Events, Hate Crimes, Immigration

FIRSTHAND: Segregation – Asian American Chicago’s Spaces of Joy and Resistance

SAAPRI
May 26, 2022

On May 26th, 2022, SAAPRI Founder and Board Chair Ann Kalayil was a panelist for a conversation exploring the unique ways in which Chicago’s Asian communities have carved out spaces of safety and resistance in the face of discrimination, as…

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Community Health, Events

South Asian American Community Health Forum: Mental Health Awareness

SAAPRI
May 26, 2022

On May 26th, 2022, from 6-7 PM CST, SAAPRI hosted a community health panel led by health professionals, professors, and public health advocates, Dr. Ammara Khalid, Dr. Anne Saw, Dr. Jordan Stalker, and Kiran Kaur Gill and moderated by the…

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Hate Crimes, Immigration, Projects, SAAPRI in the Media

SAAPRI’s Jordan Stalker and Aakash Ray discuss hate crimes in Borderless Magazine

SAAPRI
May 25, 2022

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…

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Events, Hate Crimes, Immigration

Illinois Commission on Discrimination & Hate Crimes: Communities in Crisis Townhall

SAAPRI
May 24, 2022

On May 24th, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma took part as a panelist in a townhall discussion regarding the alarming rise in hate crimes in the Asian American community and how we can respond, efficiently, and effectively to hate in…

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Civic Engagement, Events

2022 Impact Summit & Gala

SAAPRI
May 18, 2022

On May 18th, 2022, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the 2022 Impact Summit & Gala, hosted by the Indian American Impact Project, at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C., representing SAAPRI, who was a partner of the event.…

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Events, Hate Crimes, Immigration, News

Our Stories: Teaching Asian American History in Illinois

SAAPRI
May 4, 2022

On May 4th, 2022, SAAPRI hosted a virtual zoom event centered on discussions about teaching Asian American history in Illinois. In July 2021, Illinois became the first state to mandate the Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History (TEAACH) Act, which…

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Events, Immigration, News

2022 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration: Community Kick-off at Chicago Cultural Center

SAAPRI
May 2, 2022

On May 2nd, 2022, SAAPRI attended the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Chicago Community Kick-Off hosted by Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Office at Chicago Cultural Center. SAAPRI was able to connect with like-minded advocates who work to foster awareness and address…

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UPCOMING EVENT

Workplace Discrimination and Legal Protections in a Changing Landscape

Thursday, July 10th at 5 PM CST

Join us for a critical conversation on workplace rights in light of recent federal policy shifts. With the Trump administration’s announced rollbacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, it’s more important than ever to understand how these changes may impact workplace protections and what you can do to safeguard your rights.

Our panel of legal experts will provide essential guidance on recognizing, addressing, and challenging workplace discrimination, as well as navigating the evolving legal landscape.

Register here!
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