Description In honor of Pride Month, join us for an essential conversation bridging our Know Your Rights and Unpacking Hate programs. This session will focus on the unique challenges faced by queer South Asians in confronting hate and discrimination, exploring…
Women’s Health Series Webinar 4: Elderly Care
On May 14, 2025, SAAPRI wrapped up its Women’s Health Series with a conversation on Elderly Care. As South Asian communities age, caregiving for elderly family members is becoming more critical—and more complex. While caregiving is deeply rooted in South…
From Hate to Hope: South Asian Resilience, Resistance, and Thriving Through History
Description On May 8th, 2025, in recognition of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, SAAPRI and SAAJO hosted a session exploring the history of hate and discrimination faced by South Asians in the United States, highlighting the resilience and resistance that have…
WBEZ Chicago: Looking back at the ‘Memories and Milestones’ of South Asians in Illinois
On May 7th, 2025, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma and Education Consultant Julie Thomas Achettu were invited to WBEZ Chicago’s Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons. They were able to share our communities’ stories – our history, contributions, and the challenges we’ve…
City of Chicago AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
On May 6th, 2025, SAAPRI team members Sandeep Nain, Shobhana Johri Verma, Jordan Stalker, and Julie Thomas Achettu joined the Mayor to celebrate the contributions of AANHPI communities across Chicago. We’re proud to not only reflect on SAAPRI’s work, but…