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Monthly Archives: March 2024

2024 Women’s History Month Celebration

Posted on March 26, 2024May 28, 2024 by SAAPRI

On March 26th, 2024, SAAPRI Research Fellows Prottusha Sarkar and Litcy Kurisinkal attended Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Women’s History Month Celebration at the Chicago Cultural Center

SABA Chicago Judicial Reception

Posted on March 12, 2024June 17, 2024 by SAAPRI

On March 12th, 2024, SAAPRI Executive Director Shobhana Verma was invited to give the keynote address at the SABA Chicago‘s Judicial Reception at The Arts Club of Chicago. Shobhana recognized Judge Sanju Oommen Green, Judge Loveleen Ahuja in her address.

ACLU Women’s History Month Luncheon

Posted on March 1, 2024May 14, 2024 by SAAPRI

In the month of March, Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended a Women’s History Month Luncheon organized by the ACLU. She spent time with community advocates and many more who gathered to share their stories and inspire us to continue our faith in the good work of defending and advancing civil liberties.

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November 6th at 5pm CT

The Psychology of Hate: Understanding the Roots of Prejudice

Hate doesn’t begin with violence, it often begins with everyday biases, stereotypes, and threats to belonging. This session explores the psychological processes that shape prejudice and exclusion, and how they can escalate into hostility. Together, we’ll discuss how understanding these roots can help communities, including South Asians, foster empathy and counter hate before it takes hold.

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The South Asian American Policy & Research Institute (SAAPRI) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization established in 2001. Through community-based research and partnerships, SAAPRI drives impactful policy changes at the local, regional, and national level. We are dedicated to empowering and advocating for the South Asian American community by advancing data equity and ensuring representation that truly reflects their diverse experiences.

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