Shahana Hanif Leading Communities of Care Speech
Shahana Hanif, a member of the New York Council for the 39th district, speaks at SAADA's event created by fellow Joyamala Hajra for Leading Communities of Care at the Queens Botanical Garden. Hanif speaks about the importance of Bangladeshi Americans being representatives in New York for their community and how important it is as a woman of color to be a part of the advocation for the community.
Interview with Apurva Varia
A video interview with Apurva Varia, who currently works as an aerospace engineer at NASA. Varia is originally from Dallas, TX. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He went on to earn a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering from Syracuse University, and from there, went to work for NASA.
Roshni Patel Oral History Interview
Roshni Patel is a first generation daughter of Gujarati parents who immigrated initially to Hackensack, NJ and then northern VA in the 70's for an opportunity to give more to the next generation. Observing her grandparents and parents navigate a foreign world instilled a sense of compassion and a desire to work with purpose.
চয়ন / Chayan (August 2022)
The August 2022 issue of Chayan was produced in advance of Milani Cultural Association's 49th/50th anniversary celebration at Palace of Asia in Kingston, NJ on August 13, 2022.
Social Media Harassment Directed at YaliniDream for Feminist Approaches to Tamil Politics
These screenshots document just a sample of the social media toxicity directed at YaliniDream. These posts demonstrate the resistance that people in the Tamil community hold against nuanced and feminist approaches to Tamil politics. Much of this harassment comes from people with nationalist political orientations.
Letter celebrating Milani's 25th Anniversary
A letter from the Milani Cultural Association’s president, Maya Sarkar, and secretary, Purabi Nandi, inviting members and supporters to Milani’s 25th anniversary celebration and the publication of its magazine Chayan.
Email for Training with Lavi Soloway
Email correspondence from Ragini Shah of the South Asian Action and Advocacy Collective, offering training for SAAAC members on applying for asylum based on sexual orientation (provided by Lavi Soloway of the Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force).
Letter from Gene Russell to Sharanjit Singh Dhillonn
Letter from Gene Russell, Foreign Student Coordinator at the University of Oklahoma, commending Sharanjit Singh Dhillonn, president of the University of Oklahoma International Club, on the first publication of the International Club Newsletter.
Letter from Bob Garrett to Sharanjit Singh Dhillonn
Letter from Bob Garrett, President of the University of Oklahoma’s Independent Students Association, informing Sharanjit Singh Dhillonn, president of the University of Oklahoma International Club, of his selection as an Outstanding Independent.