HipHopistan poster
A poster advertising HipHopistan including images of performers Abstract/Vision, MC Kabir, Chee Malabar, Yogi B & Natchatra and DJ Rekha.
Candlelight vigil at the Palatine Gurdwara
A candlelight vigil held on August 6, 2012 at the Palatine Gurdwara to show support for victims of the shooting at the Wisconsin Oak Creek Gurdwara.
Maya McCoy Oral History Interview
Maya McCoy (she/her) leads organizing efforts with the Ilankai Tamil Feminist collective known as Maynmai. At the time of this interview, she is also a second year medical student, having made the transition into medicine soon after spending time in Sri Lanka on a fellowship.
Bindiya Shah Oral History Interview
Bindiya Shah, MSN was born in India and immigrated to the United States with her parents as a child. This challenging experience of transitioning to a new culture and home during her most formative years allowed her to gain a sense of compassion for the underdog.
Ramesh Soundarajan Oral History Interview
Born in Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Dr. Ramesh Soundarajan was inspired by his father to practice medicine. After immigrating the United States, he established himself as a practicing nephrologist for over 30 years in the South Suburbs of Chicago.
Roshni Patel Oral History Interview
Roshni Patel is a first generation daughter of Gujarati parents who immigrated initially to Hackensack, NJ and then northern VA in the 70's for an opportunity to give more to the next generation. Observing her grandparents and parents navigate a foreign world instilled a sense of compassion and a desire to work with purpose.
Khuli Zaban Website
Khuli Zaban, a South Asian Queer women's group, was founded by Leema Khan and Neena Hemmady in Chicago, IL. The group held its first meeting in October 1995.
Anish Tailor Oral History Interview
Oral history interview with Anish Tailor on July 17, 2022, conducted by Tej Shah. Anish was born in Dallas, Texas and first came to Chicago in 2018 for school. He talks about growing up as a gay Indian man in Dallas, his coming out journey, and finding a community in Chicago.
Anu Hazra Oral History Interview
Oral history interview with Anu Hazra on August 16, 2022, conducted by Tej Shah. Anu was born in the suburbs of Chicago in 1985, and eventually settled in Chicago for medical school and his career. He discusses finding his identity within his career path as an Infectious Disease Specialist, the publication of his marriage in the New York Times, and the joy of queer South Asian relationships.