This article “Asian American Heritage Month Brings Somberness and Solidarity” by Deepa Iyer, published in Nonprofit Quarterly on May 23, 2025, offers a poignant reflection on the challenges faced by Asian American communities during this year’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
In the News
These immigrant seniors are coming together to combat loneliness – LAist
Read this article here about South Asian Network’s Desi Ekta Senior Center!
Under Trump, migrants in this part of California have been particularly targeted for deportation
Shakeel Syed, Executive Director of South Asian Network (SAN), highlights the growing concerns within the South Asian community, including U.S. citizens, regarding heightened immigration enforcement. Read it here!
L.A.’s Asian immigrant communities prep for raids, brace for deportations
SAN’s Executive Director, Shakeel Syed, speaks about how L.A.’s Asian immigrant communities are preparing for raids and bracing for potential deportations. Read it here!
How Prepared Are the Small Businesses of Little Bangladesh in Mid-City Los Angeles? – Indica News
Read this article here by SAN’s community organizer Rimon Hossain about the LA wildfires and how prepared the small businesses of Little Bangladesh in Mid-City Los Angeles are to combat it.
“South Asian Small Businesses in Little Bangladesh Face Challenges and Seek Support” – India Post
Read this article here about SAN’s small business report!
