62 10 805 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/3830303c5c1a23b8a5b12d59bd4fc21d.jpg 5934f5f3b0cacd9db884ddb47a7ee94e Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rising Sun Protest speech Description An account of the resource Activist gives a speech at a protest against the opening of the movie Rising Sun at Times Square's Criterion Theater. Speaker wears a suit with a button featuring the crossed-out word "Hate" and is filmed by TV cameras while standing in front of banners that read: "Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence" and "New York Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans." Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Will Brown Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_1543 "Rising Sun" Anti-Asian Violence and Representations Demonstration https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/efaed8501a728f0f48bb6f8e375b94b6.jpg 2b418d1a227c0b86617c5063e2139476 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Row of Storefronts Description An account of the resource A row of storefronts from left to right - Baskin Robbins Ice Cream, Peter Pan Games, Shoes by Dawn, Record World Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mary Tsaltas-Ottomanelli Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_1495 building storefront https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/ae74626771bee3d5bbaa4245f3b3cbbc.jpg 7ec347a42303d046093ca866d0136a82 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rundown Room in a Building in Chinatown in New York City Description An account of the resource A rundown room with a collapsed roof in a building in Chinatown in New York City. There are red signs with Chinese characters taped on the side and up the door frame at the room entrance, with the one at the latter beginning to peel off. Inside the room, there is a broken window and multiple sheets, and a wooden beam attached to the roof, most likely to contain it. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Undated Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Camila Aguirre Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_1955 Chinatown Tenant Advocacy https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/e758e9aa569aab4d5292da91bb3451f9.jpg 7c8df4e4a70a1fb27f9c48d69918face Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rundown stairwell in a New York City building Description An account of the resource The New York City building’s stairwell and hallway are dirty and unkempt, with no tenants visible. A single plant sits at the end of the hallway. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Undated Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Allegra Favila Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_1986 Chinatown Tenant Advocacy https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/2f126e9208cb42e0a86502fd946de5d7.jpg 13b9cc322619c9edff5999986c77d4a5 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Saleem Osman addresses supporters outside D.A.'s office Description An account of the resource Saleem Osman addresses his supporters via bullhorn outside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse. A participant holds an umbrella over his head. An estimated 150 supporters attended this press conference and rally to protest District Attorney Robert Morgenthau's failure to drop charges against Osman. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 7, 1995 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photo216 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by Nina Huang Cataloged by Vivian Lanini Demonstration Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Police Brutality Saleem Osman Solidarity Work https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/7ee4658d53017a81d11daffad149596a.jpg 198651e1c66d8f56d9af23a1da4f502a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photo Collection of CAAAV Co-Founder Mini Liu Description An account of the resource Photos collected by CAAAV co-founder Mini Liu Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mini Liu Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1986-1996 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Saleem Osman after release Description An account of the resource Saleem Osman was a CAAAV organizer for the Lease Drivers Coalition. In March 1994, he was arrested for confronting the police to advocate for cab driver rights. Police dragged him out from his cab and assaulted him. This photo shows that upon his release, Saleem Osman is speaking to drivers & Debi Ray-Chaudhuri in front of Manhattan DA’s office. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May, 1994 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Shutong Wu Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1994_May_Free Salem demonstration_0005_a Demonstration Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Police Brutality Saleem Osman Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/d9390bc9e76063abb6df0b8866eff75b.jpg a4c9ec48406b9325fefe74fa398e0c35 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Saleem Osman and his lawyer on court day Description An account of the resource Image shows Saleem Osman (left) with his lawyer Michael Deutsch (right), the Legal Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights, standing in front of the Manhattan Criminal Court. Saleem Osman, who coordinated CAAAV's Lease Drivers Coalition, was beaten and arrested by police on false charges in May 1994. Despite pressure from CAAAV and the public to dismiss the charges against Osman, the Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau refused. Osman went to court on July 10, 1995. CAAAV and community members wearing ribbons packed the courthouse in support of Osman. Osman was ultimately given an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal; in return, he had to make a statement of apology. More on Saleem Osman's court day in CAAAV Voice Fall 1995. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 10, 1995 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by Emily Chiu and Vivian Truong Uploaded by Serena Yang Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photo475 Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Police Brutality Saleem Osman Solidarity Work https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/d2da6654cd437d35954831c994e08b07.jpg c86b1826a37276af2a79a6d3259c7fe5 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Saleem Osman speaks to supporters on court day Description An account of the resource Racially-motivated police brutality is a disappointing cornerstone of the Asian experience across New York City, and Saleem Osman’s experience was no different. On May 26th, 1994, the cab driver and CAAAV organizer for the Lease Drivers Coalition was beaten by plainclothes police officers while trying to mediate a dispute between a Pakistani cab driver and white truck driver. He was subsequently arrested and falsely charged with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest [1] and was released only after a massive demonstration by over one hundred Asian Americans and yellow cab drivers. [2] <br /><br />CAAAV left no stone unturned in their mission to ensure the case was dismissed. In the year between his arrest and his trial, the community flooded the D.A’s office with phone calls and faxes, maintained mainstream press coverage, and on July 7th, 1995, held a press conference and rally in front of the Manhattan Criminal Court – where Osman was to be tried three days later. [3] On July 10th, 1995, with community members packed in the courtroom, Osman was given an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal in return for a statement of apology. [4] The D.A’s office was successfully pressured to drop the charges, and sought an apology from Osman to save face for the NYPD. <br /><br />The photograph shows Osman speaking to the supporters on the steps of the court after this decision. It showcases the various emotions after a hard-fought victory – relief, exhaustion, perhaps even some disappointment at the need for an apology. Regardless, in the face of a year of delays and attempts to dissuade community members from opposing police brutality, CAAAV and its community refused to be complicit and their efforts won them a victory against violence that day.<br /><br />[1] CAAAV, “Update on Saleem Osman Case” CAAAV Voice newsletter, Winter 1994, 5. <br /><br />[2] CAAAV, “Police Brutality” CAAAV Voice newsletter, Spring 1994, 1 <br /><br />[3] CAAAV, “Victory for Saleem Osman – False Charges Dismissed” CAAAV Voice newsletter, Fall 1995, 2 <br /><br />[4] CAAAV, “Victory for Saleem Osman – False Charges Dismissed” CAAAV Voice newsletter, Fall 1995, 2 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 10, 1995 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Emily Chiu and Vivian Truong Cataloged by: Prithvi Dinesh Chandra Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photo472 Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Police Brutality Saleem Osman Solidarity Work https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/f6bb2ab1cfa6f86b04b111a1e822d8a4.jpg b54a442db7c43ddf4050961847a91a17 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Saleem Osman with CAAAV organizers on court day Description An account of the resource Image shows Saleem Osman (center) with CAAAV organizers Steve Mitra (left) and Gloria Lum (right) outside the Manhattan Criminal Court after Osman's trial. Pink and purple striped ribbons are pinned to Osman and Lum's shirts. Saleem Osman, who coordinated CAAAV's Lease Drivers Coalition, was beaten and arrested by police on false charges in May 1994. Despite pressure from CAAAV and the public to dismiss the charges against Osman, the Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau refused. Osman went to court on July 10, 1995. CAAAV and community members wearing ribbons packed the courthouse in support of Osman. Osman was ultimately given an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal; in return, he had to make a statement of apology. More on Saleem Osman's court day in CAAAV Voice Fall 1995. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 10, 1995 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by Vivian Truong Uploaded by Serena Yang Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photo486 Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Police Brutality Saleem Osman Solidarity Work https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/cb41d7079deaf0d35ae11ea1e08686dc.jpg 166c8f304c8d2152b67407f5a4d8bd25 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Saleem Osman with Steve Mitra and community members on court day Description An account of the resource Saleem Osman (right) pictured with CAAAV organizer Steve Mitra (center) and two community members. Osman and the two supporters are wearing pink and purple striped ribbons pinned to their shirts. Saleem Osman, who coordinated CAAAV's Lease Drivers Coalition, was beaten and arrested by police on false charges in May 1994. Despite pressure from CAAAV and the public to dismiss the charges against Osman, the Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau refused. Osman went to court on July 10, 1995. CAAAV and community members wearing ribbons packed the courthouse in support of Osman. Osman was ultimately given an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal; in return, he had to make a statement of apology. More on Saleem Osman's court day in CAAAV Voice Fall 1995. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 10, 1995 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Vivian Truong Cataloged by: Prithvi Dinesh Chandra Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photo479 Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Police Brutality Saleem Osman Solidarity Work