Here's Letter To The World From Suicide
Article titled "Here's Letter To The World From Suicide" from the March 17, 1928 edition of the San Francisco Examiner. The article reports on the suicide of Vaishno Das Bagai, and reprints the letter he left for newspapers.
S. Asian Groups Find Common Ground at Conference
Newspaper clipping from India Abroad by Monika Joshi entitled "S. Asian Groups Find Common Ground at Conference" and dated May 25, 2001. Discusses a May 12, 2001 conference at New York University called "Desis Organizing 2001", in which approximately 30 South Asian organizations (including SALGA, Sakhi, and SAAAC) participated.
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.
"South Asian Action and Advocacy Collective", "Mixin' It Up"
October 1999 clipping from Trikone Magazine featuring two articles: "South Asian Action and Advocacy Collective" by Ragini Shah and "Mixin' It Up: Diversity Through Organizing at UCLA" by Andy Shah. The first discusses the history of the South Asian Action and Advocacy Collective, and the second reports on Sangam, an organization for queer South Asians at UCLA.
Attorneys Discuss Role in Public Interest Law
Online article from India Abroad entitled "Attorneys Discuss Role in Public Interest Law" and dated April 30, 1999. Reports on a March 20, 1999 panel of South Asian American attorneys in Philadelphia, sponsored by the Network of Indian Professionals and the South Asian Action and Advocacy Collective.
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.
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.
"East Indian Immigration Quota Asked by President"
Clipping from unknown newspaper entitled "East Indian Immigration Quota Asked by President" and dated March 13, 1945. Details a letter written by President Franklin D. Roosevelt calling for legislation permitting Indians to enter the United States and gain citizenship; the letter specifically emphasized India's aid against the Axis during World War II.