We’re proud to share SAAPRI’s 2024 Impact Report, showcasing the groundbreaking work we’ve accomplished this year to empower the South Asian American community. We would also like to share a special message from our Executive Director Shobhana Verma.
On November 1st, 2024, SAAPRI presented the last event in our GOTV Event Series: “Protect Your Vote: Navigating Election Challenges,” co-hosted by The North American South Asian Law Students Association (NASALSA) and South Asian Legal Defense Fund (SALDF). With the 2024 Presidential Election around…
On October 16th, 2024 at UIC’s Asian American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC), SAAPRI hosted an in-person, non-partisan discussion on election insights, candidate policy, and key voting deadlines. We discussed the latest news and key aspects of the upcoming election,…
On October 5th, 2024, SAAPRI hosted an engaging online event tailored for youth. We discussed the latest news and key aspects of the upcoming election, including voting methods, candidate positions, and the issues that matter most to South Asian Americans.…
On August 7th, 2024, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the Induction, Investiture, and Installation Ceremony of the Honorable Judge Sunil R. Harjani, who became the second South Asian American federal judge on the United States District Court for the…
Request Access for Full Report Our latest report analyzes is based on Census data, American Community Survey data, and SAAPRI’s own advocacy and poll watching efforts. This is the third report we launched at our June “State of South Asian…
Request Access for Full Report Our latest report analyzes key data from the 2020 U.S. Census, highlighting the diversity and growing impact of the South Asian American community. This is the second report we launched at our June “State of…
On June 15th, 2024, SAAPRI hosted the “State of South Asian American Affairs” at the Fulton Street Collective, which included a panel discussion, roundtable conversation, and speeches from community leaders, aiming to engage in meaningful dialogue about our community’s challenges…
On June 3rd, 2024, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma was featured in an article regarding Asian Americans working to translate growing numbers in Chicago into political power. The article discussed how “[t]wo years ago, Lee’s entrance to the City Council…
On May 17th, 2024, Asian American Data Inclusion, a resolution proposed by Cook County Commissioner for the 13th District Josina Morita, was unanimously passed at Cook County Government. SAAPRI’s Democracy Project Research Fellow, Litcy Kurisinkal testified alongside our community partners…