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Upcoming Events
Sunday, January 31, 2021 @ 3:00pm EST
Stories from the South: Archiving Your Family History
Participant(s): Ayshea Khan, Samip Mallick
Your family history is important but sometimes the process of preserving your family’s stories can be daunting. Join a workshop centered on practical tips on how to start your own personal archive. Whether you are interested in learning how to preserve family photographs, letters, newspapers, audiovisual recordings, mementos, or simply don’t know where to even begin, preserving your family memories is an invaluable resource for future generations to come. RSVP via Eventbrite to reserve your spot. Panelists include: Ayshea Khan, Samip Mallick, Dr. Sam Vong, Alan Garcia, Tiffany Diane Tso
Past Events
Sunday, December 6, 2020 @ 4:00pm EST
Family Album
Participant(s): Ayshea Khan, Neel Agrawal, Nicolette Khan, Tara Maharajan, Amber Abbas
Whether you’re interested in stories from your biological or chosen family, this free online 90 minute workshop will cover everything you need to know about how to archive and share your own family stories. This event is made possible with support from our sponsors: Masala My Life, Abbas Law PLLC, Anonymous Donor
Friday, November 20, 2020 @ 7:00PM EST
Lessons from the South Asian Domestic Worker Movement
Participant(s): Andolan Archive Project
As we face a global pandemic, rising fascism, and continued sexual violence, learning from the organizing of South Asian domestic workers is more important now than ever. Since the year 2000, Andolan Organizing South Asian Workers has fought for justice for survivors and workers, always moving in solidarity with other oppressed communities. Given patterns of co-optation and obstruction enacted by dominant class and dominant caste South Asians, it is pivotal for South Asian American activists of all ages to learn from the legacy of transnational and intersectional feminists.
Sunday, October 18, 2020 @ 7:00PM EST
Let's Talk CommUnity
Location: Array
Participant(s): Ektaa Center, South Asian Network
In this time, as we are faced with tough issues of justice and equality, "Let's Talk CommUnity" is Ektaa's new platform for us to get educated and dialogue. Embark on a two-part series with field experts who will tell us about the South Asian story, how inextricably we are tied to the Civil rights movement, and how we can strengthen that association today.
Thursday, October 1, 2020 @ 1:00PM EST
A Voter's Guide to South Asian Immigration History
Participant(s): Kishwer Vikaas, Pawan Dhingra, Seema Sohi, Tasneem Al-Michael
Through a combination of scholarly and personal perspectives, SAADA will share what you need to know about South Asian immigration history exactly one month before the election.
Thursday, August 13, 2020 @ 1:00PM EST
30 minutes w/ SAADA's Archival Creators Fellows
Participant(s): Mustafa Saif, Gaiutra Bahadur, Dhanya Addanki
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 @ 7:00PM EST
"Your Dream is Our Dream": From H.G. Mudgal to South Asians for Black Lives
Participant(s): SAADA, UBC Centre for India and South Asia Research
Sunday, July 5, 2020 @ 10:00AM
"Revolution Remix" Walking Tour
Location: Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, PA
**The Revolution Remix walking tour is on hiatus until further notice. We'll have updates very soon! 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, June 14, 2020 @ 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!
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 @ 6:30PM CT
Virtual Town Hall: A Community Conversation on the PBS Documentary "Asian Americans"
Participant(s): Samip Mallick
Join us for a virtual townhall on the recently released PBS documentary "Asian Americans." Panel will include: SAADA's ED, Samip Mallick; Prof. of History and Asian American Studies at the University of Texas, Dr. Madeline Hsu; Candidate for Congress, Sri Preston Kulkarni; The Rouser, Ashley Cheng Brought to you by the Austin Asian Complete Count Committee
