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Interested in having a presentation about South Asian American history at your school, college, university, or place of business? Send us an email to let us know!
Upcoming Events
Thursday, November 21, 2019 @ 6:30PM
"The Hidden Histories of South Asian Chicago" Fundraising Gala
Location: The Newberry Library, 60 W Walton St., Chicago, IL
Celebrating 140 years of South Asian American history and the hidden stories of South Asians in Chicago. Join us on the night of November 21st to celebrate 140 years of South Asian American history, and uncover new stories about South Asians in Chicago from the years past. The event will include remarks from prominent South Asian community members, and a special performance by Boston-based artist, Anju. All proceeds will go to collecting and archiving stories from the South Asian American community.
Past Events
Saturday, November 9, 2019 @ 10:00AM
"Revolution Remix" Walking Tour
Location: Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, PA
This two-hour walking tour starts at the Liberty Bell and winds its way through Old City before ending on the banks of the Delaware River. With stories of South Asians in Philadelphia dating from 1785 to the present day, this immersive experience will make you see the streets of historic Philadelphia through a new lens. Space is limited, buy tickets now!
Saturday, October 26, 2019 @ 10:00AM
"Revolution Remix" Walking Tour
Location: Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, PA
This two-hour walking tour starts at the Liberty Bell and winds its way through Old City before ending on the banks of the Delaware River. With stories of South Asians in Philadelphia dating from 1785 to the present day, this immersive experience will make you see the streets of historic Philadelphia through a new lens. Space is limited, buy tickets now!
Saturday, October 5, 2019 @ 9:00AM to 6:00PM
South Asian Journalist Association 25th Anniversary Conference
Location: Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, 219 W 40th St., New York, NY
Participant(s): SAADA
Saturday, October 5, 2019 @ 10:00AM
"Revolution Remix" Walking Tour
Location: Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, PA
This two-hour walking tour starts at the Liberty Bell and winds its way through Old City before ending on the banks of the Delaware River. With stories of South Asians in Philadelphia dating from 1785 to the present day, this immersive experience will make you see the streets of historic Philadelphia through a new lens. Space is limited, buy tickets now!
Sunday, September 29, 2019 @ 10:00AM
"Revolution Remix" Walking Tour
Location: Liberty Bell, 20 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA
This two-hour walking tour starts at the Liberty Bell and winds its way through Old City before ending on the banks of the Delaware River. With stories of South Asians in Philadelphia dating from 1785 to the present day, this immersive experience will make you see the streets of historic Philadelphia through a new lens. Space is limited, buy tickets now!
Thursday, September 19, 2019 @ 3:05PM
The Missing Stories: Why Our History Matters Now More Than Ever
Location: National Education Association, Chanin Auditorium, 201 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC
Participant(s): Samip Mallick
The 2019 I Am Impact Summit presents an immersive multimedia presentation showcasing rare and unique archival materials to illuminate the important history of South Asians in the United States. This presentation explores the linkages between past and present, from landmark moments such as the 1923 U.S. Supreme Court decision that barred South Asians from becoming American citizens to the 1956 election of the first South American to the U.S. Congress, Representative Dalip Singh Saund. The unfolding of history and its missing stories.
Saturday, September 14, 2019 @ 10:00AM
"Revolution Remix" Walking Tour
Location: Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, PA
This two-hour walking tour starts at the Liberty Bell and winds its way through Old City before ending on the banks of the Delaware River. With stories of South Asians in Philadelphia dating from 1785 to the present day, this immersive experience will make you see the streets of historic Philadelphia through a new lens. Space is limited, buy tickets now!
Saturday, August 24, 2019 @ 6:30PM
Revolution Remix
Location: Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA
Join us for the public launch of SAADA's sound tour of Philadelphia that will change the way you understand Philadelphia and its history. It's time to celebrate the inclusion of South Asian narratives into the heart of the American republic with five dynamic, talented South Asian musicians from across the country.
Saturday, August 3, 2019 @ 2pm - 4pm CT
Arrival: A First Days Project Story Slam
Location: Austin History Center, Austin, TX
Saturday, July 20, 2019 @ 11am PT
Celebrating 11 years of SAADA & the Dalip Singh Saund archive!
Location: Dr. Amarjit Singh Marwah's residence, Malibu, CA
