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…
Our Immigrant Story: Triumph and Tribulations of South Asian Migration to the Chicagoland Area
On May 23rd, 2024, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma and Co-Founder Ann Kalayil presented an overview of South Asian migration and the evolving South Asian footprint in the Midwest.
2024 Asian American Action Day!
On May 1st, 2024, SAAPRI team members joined our Pan Asian Voter Empowerment Coalition – PAVE Coalition partners for the 11th Annual Asian American Action Day (AAA Day) in Springfield, IL to advocate for funding for Inclusive History Implementation. The…
Lunar New Year Celebration
Earlier this month, Executive Director Shobhana Verma celebrated Lunar New Year alongside Asian Giving Circle, AFP Chicago, and AAPIP Chicago. Thank you to these organizations for the wonderful opportunity to be able to celebrate with so many friends and dedicated…
Change Insight 2nd Report
On January 23rd, 2024, SAAPRI was glad to join our partner organizations CASL, AFIRE Chicago, Apna Ghar, Indo-American Center (IAC), and Hanul Family Alliance & leaders in sharing the release of Change Insight‘s second report at a press conference at…
Publication (2024) – Rates of breast reconstruction uptake and attitudes toward breast cancer and survivorship among south asians: A literature review
2023 Impact Report
Report – South Asian Americans in Illinois: Making Data Count (2023)
APIAHF VOICES 2023 Conference
From October 18th-19th, 2023, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) VOICES 2023 Conference in Washington, D.C. VOICES is an annual conference that gathers healthcare leaders, key stakeholders, and advocates to explore…
Imagining the Indian Film Screening and Panel
On October 5th, 2023, SAAPRI along with many diverse partners and allies showcased the powerful documentary “Imagining the Indian: the Fight Against Native American Mascoting” at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and…