SAADA

"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.

"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!

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

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.