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…
Report – Countering Prejudice: Hate Crimes & Discrimination Against South Asian Americans
Request Access for Full Report Our latest report, based on 416 survey responses, analyzes hate crimes and discrimination against South Asians in Chicago, explores reasons for underreporting, and offers recommendations to improve reporting practices. This is the first report we…
State of South Asian American Affairs
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…
Asian American Data Inclusion
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…
2024 ARC National Conference
On May 8th, 2024, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma and Health Equity Research Fellow Prottusha Sarkar attended the National Asian Engagement & Research Core’s (ARC) Conference, hosted by the Asian Health Coalition (AHC). As a partner in the National Institutes…
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
A Chat About: South Asian Men’s Mental Health
On January 14th, 2024 SAAPRI hosted an insightful conversation about South Asian men’s mental health with licensed therapist Ankur Varma on Instagram Live. Ankur Verma LCPC is a dedicated mental health advocate with over 10 years of experience. With a…
2023 Impact Report
