THE SOUTH ASIAN SOLIDARITY MOVEMENT (SASM) aims to create a community of social justice oriented South Asians in Chicago engaged in self reflection, community engagement, and social impact. SASM promotes cross-racial solidarity and collaboration with Black, Latinx, Asian & Indigenous communities.
The SASM community is a multiracial community of Chicagoans. we strive to offer a space for humans across various social and cultural identities to build community and connection– You do not have to be South Asian to attend our events and/or be a part of our community.
SASM hosts quarterly events. Mark your calendar for our next one!
SASM hosts quarterly events. Mark your calendar for our next one!
Disrupting Islamophobia in BIPOC Communities
february 2, 2024
6:30 PM
Haymarket House, Chicago
Over the past two decades, Islamophobia has become deeply ingrained in the United States, reaching unprecedented levels of pervasiveness. Its presence in American social and political discourse has played a role in normalizing anti-Muslim bias, leading individuals across racial groups to unconsciously and consciously perpetuate Islamophobic attitudes and behaviors. This bias affects millions of Americans from diverse ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds. It is imperative to closely examine the multifaceted ways in which this form of oppression operates in order to collectively and effectively dismantle the fear and hate that permeate our families, communities, and broader society. In addressing these challenges, this panel discussion will delve into the ways Islamophobia operates within BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities. It aims to explore avenues for BIPOC Americans, representing various faiths, to foster allyship and stand in solidarity with Muslim Americans in Chicago and beyond.
our non-profit partners
The South Asian American diaspora is one of the fastest immigrant groups in the United States. Additionally, South Asians hold the highest percentage of wealth and educational attainment when compared to other racially minoritized communities in the United States. SASM’s social impact pillar was born out of the realization that as a collective community, we have an opportunity and responsibility to use our privilege to help create pathways towards the sense of belonging, success, and upward mobility of racially minoritized communities who have endured long standing systemic racism and discrimination.
The money raised through each of our activations goes directly towards supporting the work of non-profit organizations who work tirelessly to help create social change and social impact for historically excluded Chicago communities. Click the icons below to learn more about the non-profit partners we support.
our sponsors and brand partners
SASM is a 100% volunteer and grass roots effort. Our events are made possible by the generous brand partners and sponsors who contribute their skills, talents, and resources to support and amplify our mission. Click the icons below to learn more about these amazing organizations.
