News & Updates
Introducing SAADA's First Days Project
JUNE 17, 2013
A first day is so much more than just one day. The first day in a new country can be full of excitement, nervousness, loss, humor, sadness, anticipation, confusion, and a mixture of many other emotions. One day can encapsulate both what has come before and what will come after.Today we are very excited to launch SAADA's First Days Project, an effort to document and share stories from South Asian Americans about their first day in the United States. Stories can be submitted as video or audio (up to 3 minutes) or text (maximum 300 words). You can submit your own story or interview a family member or friend about their first day. Submissions will be accepted until July 31, 2013!
Browse stories, learn more and submit your story!
Pawan Dhingra joins SAADA's Board of Directors
MAY 14, 2013
We are pleased to announce Pawan Dhingra as the newest member of SAADA's Board of Directors! Pawan is Professor and Chair of Sociology at Tufts University and was the Founding Curator of the Indian American Heritage Project at the Smithsonian Institution. Read Pawan's full bio here.SAADA's got a new look!
MAY 4, 2013
With help from Brian Cook, our Visual Design and Digital Strategy Manager, we are excited to reveal our new logo and completely updated website! These changes are not just cosmetic. We are working to ensure that the archive is more accessible, easier to navigate and more user-friendly. In the last year, nearly 30% of the traffic to the SAADA website came from mobile devices. Our updated website uses responsive web design to make it easier to use on a computer, tablet or phone. We are also excited to reveal a number of new features, including more ways to browse the archive and an online magazine. All that and much more coming soon!Recap: SAADA Community Forum in Philadelphia
APRIL 4, 2013
On April 4, we held a SAADA Community Forum in Philadelphia at the Asian Arts Initiative. SAADA Community Forums are an opportunity for community members and the general public to learn about archives and about South Asian American history through materials documented in SAADA. At this forum, we also asked participants to share their own stories.Read more
Join the SAADA Board of Directors!
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
SAADA is currently recruiting new members for its Board of Directors! Are you interested in making a transformative impact on an emerging non-profit organization? Apply today!Read more