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"Hindus Too Brunette To Vote Here" (1923)
Article from March 10, 1923 issue of The Literary Digest describing the outcome of the 'United States vs. Bhagat Singh Thind' Supreme Court case, which barred South Asians from obtaining citizenship.
Campaign Kit
A campaign kit for South Asian American Voting Youth (SAAVY), printed in April 2004. The kit included instructions on how to build a voting campaign, as well as strategies on increasing voter registration among the South Asian community in the U.S.
SAAVY Brochure
Undated brochure from the South Asian American Voting Youth (SAAVY), explaining the organization's aim, a training session for "Spring Break." The front of the brochure reads, "Want to Put An End to Hate Crimes, Racial Profiling & Other South Asian Discriminations?"
Door Hanger
Door hanger distributed on election day, encouraging people to vote and to learn more about the South Asian American Voting Youth.
Photo from SAAVY
Photograph from SAAVY.
Photo from SAAVY
Photograph from SAAVY collection, featuring members of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for Kerry/Edwards during the 2004 election.
Photo from SAAVY
Photograph of Tanzila Ahmed of SAAVY.
Photo from SAAVY
Photograph of South Asian American Voting Youth (SAAVY) founder Tanzila Ahmed at the University of Michigan.
Photo from SAAVY
Photograph of South Asian American Voting Youth (SAAVY) volunteer Shiny Mathew (right) registering voters at the University of Michigan.
Photo #6
Photograph of SAAVY founder Tanzila Ahmed at the University of Michigan.