Photograph from DRUM's First Public Action
Photograph from DRUM's first ever public action on April 2, 2000 in Jackson Heights, Queens. The event was part of the '41 Days of Action', organized in response to the acquittals of four police officers who shot and killed Amadou Diallo, a 22-year-old immigrant from Guinea.
DRUM INS De-Detention Campaign
Flyer describing the mission statement and projects of DRUM (Desis Rising Up and Moving), which seeks to organize and support low-income South Asians immigrant communities. The flyer describes projects that support the ‘INS De-detention Campaign’.
Immigration Workshop Flyer
Flyer for an immigration workshop held by the South Asian Action and Advocacy Collective at the Queens Borough Public Library in New York, intended to educate attendees about changes to green card and visa regulations.
Illegal Housing Practices Seminar Flyer
Flyer for a seminar on illegal housing practices featuring Ragini Shah from the South Asian Action and Advocacy Collective. The event was held at the Queens Borough Public Library in New York and was intended to educate attendees about tenant rights and resources.
Workers' Rights Workshop Flyer
Flyer for a workers' rights workshop held by the South Asian Action and Advocacy Collective at the Queens Borough Public Library in New York, intended to educate attendees about employees' rights and resources in cases of discrimination or pay inequity.
Article about Conference to Organize South Asian Activists
Article titled "A Whole 'Lotta' Shaking Going On" discussing the outcome of a conference devoted to organizing South Asian activists with approximately 140 activists in attendance.