In recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, please join Forefront and partner organizations in celebrating the establishment of Illinois’ South Asian American Advisory Council. The purpose of the Council is to advise the Governor and the General Assembly on policy issues impacting South Asian Americans and immigrants, to advance the role and civic participation of South Asian Americans in this state; to enhance trade and cooperation between South Asian countries and this State; and in cooperation with State agencies, boards, and commissions and to build relationships with and disseminate information to South Asian American and immigrant communities across this State.
Scheduled Speakers:
Illinois State Representative Theresa Mah
Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam
This program is co-hosted by Nepalese Aid, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago, SAAPRI, Muslim Civic Coalition, Indo-American Center, the Nepali American Center, and Chicago Coalition for Human Rights in India.