In recognition of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, this session will explore the history of hate and discrimination faced by South Asians in the United States, highlighting the resilience and resistance that have defined our communities. Our speakers will examine the roots and evolution of anti-South Asian sentiment, uncovering how these historical narratives continue to influence present-day experiences and inspire collective thriving.

Key Discussion Points:

• Historical Struggles, Ongoing ImpactExplore key moments in U.S. history that shaped anti-South Asian sentiment and how these legacies continue to influence policies, public perception, and lived experiences today.
• Stories of Resistance and SolidarityLearn how South Asians have historically fought back against exclusion, violence, and systemic discrimination, forging alliances and shaping civil rights movements.
• Building a Future Beyond HateDiscover how communities today are leveraging history to drive advocacy, foster belonging, and create a more inclusive and thriving future for all.

Register now to explore our history of resilience and resistance and how it fuels our collective thriving today.

Moderator

• Sufyan Sohel is a social impact consultant, nonprofit advisor, and human rights attorney whose career has focused on combatting hate and advocating for many of our most marginalized communities.

Speakers:

• Amandeep (Aman) Singh Sidhu is a partner at Winston & Strawn LLP, where he focuses on regulatory and compliance counseling, government investigations, and civil litigation in the health care
• Manjusha (Manju) P. Kulkarni, Esq. (Manju) is the Executive Director of AAPI Equity Alliance and Co-Founder of Stop AAPI Hate.
• Ann P. Kalayil, Ph.D., is the Associate Vice President at Columbia College Chicago. ​ Appointed by President Obama in 2011
• Anirvan Chatterjee is a South Asian American activist and community-based historian from the SF Bay Area. He co-curates the Berkeley South Asian Radical History Walking Tour.