On Monday, April 14th from 10 AM-2 PM, SAAPRI is sharing its Oral History Project and curriculum, offering educators valuable tools to teach South Asian American history and create inclusive classrooms. The SAAPRI exhibit “Memories and Milestones” showcased the journey of South…
Women’s Health Series Webinar 3: Menopause
On Thursday, April 6, 2025 at 7 PM CST, SAAPRI is hosting our third webinar in the Women’s Health Series focusing on a topic that’s rarely talked about but deeply important: Menopause. Menopause remains widely misunderstood—especially within South Asian communities.…
Navigating the Early Days of the Trump Presidency 2.0
Description Join SAAPRI and SAAJCO for a critical conversation on civil rights, immigration policies, and community protections in this new political landscape. Experts and advocates will break down the changes, provide key insights, and share actionable steps to stay informed…
2025 Women’s History Month Celebration
On March 25th, 2024, SAAPRI team members Anushka Das, Francys Muñoz, Julie Thomas Achettu, and Prottusha Sarkar attended Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Women’s History Month Celebration at the Chicago Cultural Center
Orchid Show: India Blooms
On March 23rd, 2025, Team SAAPRI members attended the Orchid Show: India Blooms hosted by the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Change InSight’s Data Equity Summit
On March 7th, 2025, Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended CASL‘s first Change InSight‘s Data Equity Summit. For decades, SAAPRI has been committed to community-based research and advocacy, ensuring that data serves as a tool for empowerment rather than exclusion. When…
Indian Roundtable Healthcare Panel Discussion
Executive Director Shobhana Verma was invited to Indian Roundtable’s healthcare panel discussion on the State of Health for South Asians. It was a great opportunity to learn about the MASALA Study findings, where Co-Principal Investigator Dr. Nammi Kandula also highlighted…
Press Release: Engaged Communities Series
SAAPRI and SAAJCO Launch Engaged Communities Series to Spotlight Civil Rights and Community Action March 3, 2025 – At a time when civil rights and community engagement are more critical than ever, the South Asian American Policy and Research Institute…