1994 Lease Drivers Coalition banner and members at Pakistan Day fair
The Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC), an advocacy project of the Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence (CAAAV) fights for structural change in the taxi driving industry. They aim to bring safety and economic justice to the taxi workers in New York city. This photo features LDC activity in August 1994 during Pakistan Day fair. The yellow banner in the front reads "Lease Drivers Coalition" and the red banner in the back reads "Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence".
Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities.
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Saleem Osman (left) was a CAAAV organizer for the Lease Drivers Coalition. CAAAV formed the LDC to organize lease drivers to demand safer working conditions, medical benefits, fair hearings with the Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC), and better pay. Each week, the LDC visits garages and gas stations where cab drivers gather to hand out leaflets and questionnaires and to talk to the drivers. This demonstration took place with cab drivers and their supporters at the Susan Maintenance Garage on 6th Avenue, between Canal and Grand streets.
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Mini Liu at sticker campaign against the CK subway ads of Marky Mark
Mark Wahlberg, a prominent American movie star, has a history of racism. In 1986, he harassed a group of African and Asian American teenagers, and in 1988, he assaulted two Vietnamese Americans, including army veteran Johnny Trinh. Wahlberg was convicted for the latter incident and served only 45 days in jail. By 1993, he was building his Hollywood career as a serious actor and sex symbol, famously appearing in a Calvin Klein ad in his underwear with a provocative, animalistic look. A massive billboard featuring him was displayed in Times Square. CAAAV highlighted the link between Wahlberg's career and his past hate crimes against African and Asian Americans. They argued that as a Hollywood star, Wahlberg should not be allowed to progress in his career without addressing his past. CAAAV plastered the city with stickers reading "Marky Mark: Convicted Racist" and held a press conference in Times Square. This event compelled Wahlberg to issue a public apology and brought attention to hate crimes against Asian Americans. Mini Liu is a co-founder and current board member of CAAAV. Sources: CAAAV Voice, Spring 1993 CAAAV Voice, Fall 1993
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Monona Yin speaks at Campaign v. Marky Mark & CK press conference in Times Square
Mark Wahlberg, a prominent American movie star, has a history of racism. In 1986, he harassed a group of African and Asian American teenagers, and in 1988, he assaulted two Vietnamese Americans, including army veteran Johnny Trinh. Wahlberg was convicted for the latter incident and served only 45 days in jail. By 1993, he was building his Hollywood career as a serious actor and sex symbol, famously appearing in a Calvin Klein ad in his underwear with a provocative, animalistic look. A massive billboard featuring him was displayed in Times Square. CAAAV highlighted the link between Wahlberg's career and his past hate crimes against African and Asian Americans. They argued that as a Hollywood star, Wahlberg should not be allowed to progress in his career without addressing his past. CAAAV plastered the city with stickers reading "Marky Mark: Convicted Racist" and held a press conference in Times Square. This event compelled Wahlberg to issue a public apology and brought attention to hate crimes against Asian Americans. Monona Yin is a co-founder and former staff member of CAAAV. Sources: CAAAV Voice, Spring 1993 CAAAV Voice, Fall 1993
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Photo of protestors at the March for Racial Justice.
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Protest at the Brooklyn District Attorney's office over the police killing of Yong Xin Huang #9
Demonstrators hold signs and a bullhorn at the protest against the murder of 16 year old Yong Xin Huang and the acquittal of the officer who shot him. Huang was murdered by the NYPD in March 1995 by an NYPD officer who was later acquitted in May 1995 a few days before the demonstration took place.
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Protest at the Brooklyn District Attorney's office over the police killing of Yong Xin Huang #8
Demonstrators hold signs at the protest against the murder of 16 year old Yong Xin Huang and the acquittal of the officer who shot him. Huang was murdered by the NYPD in March 1995 by an NYPD officer who was later acquitted in May 1995 a few days before the demonstration took place.
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Protest at the Brooklyn District Attorney's office over the police killing of Yong Xin Huang #7
A child at the demonstration outside of the DA's office holds a sign that says "Don't Shoot. Kids Playing." The demonstration was for the murder of 16 year old Yong Xin Huang who was shot by the NYPD in March 1995 by an NYPD officer. The officer was later acquitted in May 1995.
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Protest at the Brooklyn District Attorney's office over the police killing of Yong Xin Huang #6
A demonstrator holds a sign demanding a grand jury is reconvened and that Officer Steven Mizrahi, who shot 16 year old Yong Xin Huang, is removed from the department. A camera captures the demonstration.
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Protest at the Brooklyn District Attorney's office over the police killing of Yong Xin Huang #5
Demonstrators hold a banner and a megaphone at a protest over the murder of Yong Xin Huang who was killed at 16 years old by the NYPD in March 1995.
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