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SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma discusses growth and problems of Chicago Asian population on WBEZ

Posted on April 30, 2021October 26, 2022 by SAAPRI

On April 30th, 2021, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma discussed the growth of the Asian population in the state as well as the many challenges facing the community.

[I have witnessed] “a wide range of increasing needs and challenges facing the community, [particularly in Chicago]. We have a high rate of poverty, lack of education, language access barriers, [and] healthcare issues.

Shobhana Verma, Executive Director of SAAPRI
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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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