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Marching to the Rhythm of a Different DRUM
Newspaper clipping from the News India Times entitled "Marching to the Rhythm of a Different DRUM" and dated April 14, 2000. The article discusses the formation of DRUM (Desis Rising Up and Moving) and its endorsement by many groups, including Sakhi, SALGA, and Andolan (Organizing South Asian Workers); it also includes an excerpt from DRUM's manifesto.

S. Asians Join Immigrant Amnesty March
Online article from India Abroad by Suman Guha Mozumder entitled "S. Asians Join Immigrant Amnesty March" and dated October 20, 2000. Reports on an October 14, 2000 rally in New York in favor of amnesty for undocumented immigrants, attended by approximately 30 groups under the umbrella of the South Asian Action and Advocacy Collective.

Activists Blame US, IMF for Illegal Immigrant Labor's Plight
Online article from India Abroad entitled "Activists Blame US, IMF for Illegal Immigrant Labor's Plight" and dated May 3, 2001. Discusses a march in New York organized by the South Asian Action and Advocacy Collective which ended in front of the International Monetary Fund building.

Rally Demands Amnesty for Undocumented Immigrants
Online article from India in New York by Suman Guha Mozumder entitled "Rally Demands Amnesty for Undocumented Immigrants" and dated October 20, 2000. Reports on an October 14, 2000 rally in New York in favor of amnesty for undocumented immigrants, attended by approximately 30 groups under the umbrella of the South Asian Action and Advocacy Collective.

"Desis Seek Amnesty" article
Article on rally for undocumented immigrants rights organized by the Human Rights of Immigrants and the National Coalition for Dignity and Amnesty, and contributed to by SAAAC. SAAAC was key to encouraging the South Asian community to support the rally.

Jabin Ahmed Oral History Interview
Jabin Ahmed talks about what led her to form her organization, Jaago Hudson, and her activities during the pandemic.

Content Warning: sexual violence

In this slideshow, you will see:
A Jaago protest in Hudson.

Farzana Musomi and Jabin Ahmed at a Jaago protest.

An illustration by Jabin Ahmed.

A Jaago protest in Hudson.

Jahin Rahman Oral History Interview
Jahin Rahman talks about his work as founder of EYDB and the organization's activities during the pandemic.

Content Warning: violence against children

In this slideshow, you will see:
Food delivery and aid during the pandemic.

Volunteer gathering workshop as a part of community initiative in Queens.

Kazi Fouzia Oral History Interview
Kazi Fouzia talks about her mutual aid work and network of activist women in NYC.

In this slideshow, you will see:
Kazi delivering food with Queens Mutual Aid.

Culturally specific foods delivered by Queens Mutual Aid.

Buying food for distribution through QMA.

Delivering food from DRUM.

Shahana Masum Oral History Interview
Shahana Masum talks about her history as an activist in NYC, her civic work, and her mutual aid efforts.

In this slideshow, you will see:
Food Distribution.

WhatsApp group of Bangladeshi Staten Islanders who did mutual aid work.

Food and mask distribution.

Census work.

Aasha Oral History Interview
Aasha is a pseudonym used to protect the identity of the interviewee. Aasha talks about being a queer survivor and advocate during the pandemic, pleasure activism, their work with Jaago Hudson. Trigger warning: sexual assault.

Content Warning: sexual violence

In this slideshow, you will see:
Jaago meeting planning protest, advocacy, and social media.

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