On June 12th, 2013, the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law hosted a public hearing at DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson Blvd., Room 341 to discuss recent problems and successes in Illinois elections, positive and negative…
Evanston House Party
On June 2nd, 2013, SAAPRI hosted a house party in Evanston as part of its house party series to give community members a closer look into its work (i.e. reports), interact with community leaders, and hear why the organization needs…
Chicago House Party
On May 21st, 2013, SAAPRI began hosting a series of house parties to give community members a closer look into its work (i.e. reports), interact with community leaders, and hear why the organization needs additional input and support. Special guests…
Article (2013) – South Asian American Civic Engagement: Opportunity for Impact
SAAPRI published an article “South Asian American Civic Engagement: Opportunity for Impact” in the Spring 2013 edition of DePaul Journal for Social Justice. The authors Priyang Baxi and Ami Gandhi thank contributing author Payal Shah, Esq. as well as Maimoona…
Report – The Asian American Community Engagement Project: Voting Trends and Access in 2012
With the growth of South Asian Americans comes increasing interest in understanding the social and economic challenges facing South Asian Americans along with their political leanings. In 2012, SAAPRI, Advancing Justice – Chicago, and the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment coalition released…
SAAPRI assists in implementing first ever language assistance program to Indian American voters
SAAPRI assisted local election boards in implementing the first ever language assistance program to Indian American voters in the Chicago area.
Report – Asian American Community Organizations Conduct Research on Voter Behavior
SAAPRI and the Asian American Institute (AAI) collected voter information at the polls, revealing a diverse portrait of Asian Americans in Chicago. Read more about SAAPRI and AAI’s Election Research here
SAAPRI’s Executive Director Ami Gandhi discusses South Asian American Voters on WBEZ
In November of 2012, SAAPRI’s Executive Director spoke with Chicago’s WBEZ about South Asian American voters during the election season and the importance of language assistance in bringing them to the polls. Listen to her interview here
White House Initiative on AAPI Community Roundtable
On June 17th, 2012, SAAPRI and the Indo-American Center (IAC) hosted a White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAPPI) community roundtable in Chicago featuring Asim Mishra, Chief of Staff of the Corporation for National and Community Service.…
Community forum on demographic research and welcoming Ami Gandhi as Executive Director of SAAPRI
On March 17th, 2012, SAAPRI hosted a community forum on Devon Avenue. SAAPRI shared new demographic research about South Asian Americans in Illinois and discussed issues of concern with community leaders. SAAPRI also formally welcomed Ami Gandhi, who joined as…