Engaged Communities Series

Join the Conversation | Build Collective Power

SAAJCO, in partnership with the South Asian American Policy & Research Institute (SAAPRI), presents the Engaged Communities Series—a multimedia initiative running from April 2025 to March 2026. This series features monthly webinars and podcast episodes exploring:

Know Your Rights: Providing accessible and practical knowledge about civil rights, protections, and available resources.
Unpacking Hate: Exploring the roots and impacts of hate-based violence and discrimination.
Civics Participation & Democracy: Promoting engagement and understanding of civic processes and democratic values.

Each webinar will last 1 to 1.5 hours and feature moderated discussions aimed at fostering dialogue, sharing insights, and providing actionable takeaways. Complementing these webinars, each podcast episode will highlight key insights and offer additional perspectives in a concise 25-minute format.

Partner Organization

Sponsor Organizations

Series Moderators

Sufyan Sohel

Indira Khera

Jordan Stalker

Podcast

Tune Into Thought-Provoking Conversations

Explore compelling stories, expert insights, and engaging discussions across a variety of topics

Know your rights

Navigating the Early Days of the Trump Administration 2.0

April 10, 2025

Know your rights

Standing Up: Your Rights with ICE and Law Enforcement!

April 24, 2025

Unpacking Hate: Community Stories and Reflections

From Hate to Hope: South Asian Resilience, Resistance, and Thriving Through History

May 8, 2025

Know your rights | Unpacking Hate: Community Stories and Reflections

Intersecting Identities: Confronting Hate Against Queer South Asians

June 12, 2025

Know your rights

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination and Legal Protections in a Changing Landscape

July 10, 2025

Unpacking Hate: Community Stories and Reflections

Amplifying Community Voices: The Stories Behind the Headlines

September 8, 2025

Know your rights

Breaking the Silence: Domestic Violence and Immigrant Survivors

October 9, 2025

Unpacking Hate: Community Stories and Reflections

The Psychology of Hate: Unpacking the Roots of Prejudice

November 6, 2025

Unpacking Hate: Community Stories and Reflections

Stereotypes and Representation: Media’s Role in Fueling Hate

December 4, 2025

Civic Participation & Democracy

Protecting Democracy: Ensuring Fair Representation in an Age of Gerrymandering and Voter Suppression

January 15, 2026

Civic Participation & Democracy

Voting Rights 101 & Bridging Gaps in Community Participation

February 12, 2026

Civic Participation & Democracy

Civic Responsibility & Activism: Mobilizing Communities for Lasting Change

April 9, 2026

Disclaimers:
The Engaged Communities Series is a nonpartisan initiative designed to foster open dialogue and civic engagement. SAAJCO and SAAPRI do not endorse any political party or candidate.
Speakers in the Engaged Communities Series are independent and do not represent or work for SAAJCO or SAAPRI. Any opinions expressed during the series are solely their own and do not reflect the views of SAAJCO or SAAPRI.