71 10 805 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/2417fb28ac8918a5e258a5b7cbed00ad.jpg 15299bba1b7dc184944fee67d14fe715 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 Organizers at Yong Xin Huang's memorial service in Columbus Park Description An account of the resource A woman reads out from a leaflet in front of two large posters while Saleem Osman stands behind her, reading through a clipboard. The one of the left is from the Young Korean American Service and Education Center (YKASEC), which is now the MinKwon Center for Community Action. It reads "Justice for Yong Xin Huang 청년학교 YKASEC", and is being held up by someone. The red poster behind the woman and Osman reads "Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence". This was captured at the memorial for Yong Xin Huang, a teenager who was shot and killed by the police in Brooklyn while playing outside with a BB gun. The vigil was organized by CAAAV a day before what would have been his seventeenth birthday. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 16, 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 Photo495 Chinatown Demonstration Memorial Police Brutality Yong Xin Huang https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/d826ef89c355bd622af55bb33ea316b3.jpg 3c67c8ce8566880cdbd951772229692f 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 Family and friends of Yong Xin Huang address a news team Description An account of the resource A person in a white suit speaks into the receiver of a megaphone being held by CAAAV organizer Alexandra Suh. Next to them are Yong Xing Huang's mother, three sisters, and high school friend on crutches. In the background, more CAAAV supporters, and what appears to be a news truck parked, are visible. A boom mic is being held by someone off-camera to the left. This was captured at the memorial for Yong Xin Huang, a teenager who was shot and killed by the police in Brooklyn while playing outside with a BB gun. The vigil was organized by CAAAV a day before what would have been his seventeenth birthday. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 16, 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 Photo497 Chinatown Demonstration Memorial Police Brutality Yong Xin Huang https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/baf5fa7fbae26c497a669b58c8bd2267.jpg 9be87431f74619233b6a1fede7d7c404 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 Yuri Kochiyama and "Parents Against Police Brutality" at Sleep Deprivation Chamber fundraiser Description An account of the resource Five people are seated at what appears to be a speaker or reading panel at the Public Theatre. Activist Yuri Kochiyama sits second from the left. The woman on the right wears a shirt that reads, "Parents Against Police Brutality". Sleep Deprivation Chamber is a play by Adrienne Kennedy and her son, Adam Kennedy. It premiered in 1996 at the Public Theater. The play is based on the Kennedy's real-life experience with police brutality. "Parents Against Police Brutality" was an organization comprised of the families of victims of police brutality and other concerned parents. It was formed by Iris Baez after her son Anthony Baez was killed by police in 1994. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1-2, 1996 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 Photo509 fundraiser Police Brutality 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] 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. 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. [1] CAAAV, “Update on Saleem Osman Case” CAAAV Voice newsletter, Winter 1994, 5. [2] CAAAV, “Police Brutality” CAAAV Voice newsletter, Spring 1994, 1 [3] CAAAV, “Victory for Saleem Osman – False Charges Dismissed” CAAAV Voice newsletter, Fall 1995, 2 [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/1336b64a8b72dba830913fe23e998917.jpg 37c10cf31af93cbfd90df23c2a982856 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 Yong Xin Huang’s family and supporters protest outside the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office Description An account of the resource Protesters gather outside of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office to demand justice for Yong Xin Huang, a Chinese American 16-year-old who was shot and killed by police officer Steven Mizrahi on March 24, 1995, while Huang was playing in a friend’s backyard in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Huang’s family demanded the suspension and indictment of officer Mizrahi, but the measure was denied on May 16, 1995. The family led the protest outside of the District Attorney’s office in response to this decision. In the image, a member of CAAAV is speaking through a megaphone. Other people are holding partially visible handwritten signs which are not legible in this image. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 23, 1995 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Cat Jung Catalogued by: Mercedes Rodrigues Lima 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 Photo432 Demonstration Police Brutality Yong Xin Huang https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/a274a56118f7fe9b9d18d0b2f6f38785.jpg ed33969806e5cee3ddbbd55d2c9e2ac6 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 Yong Xin Huang’s family and supporters protest outside the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office Description An account of the resource Protesters gather outside of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office to demand justice for Yong Xin Huang, a Chinese American 16-year-old who was shot and killed by police officer Steven Mizrahi on March 24, 1995, while Huang was playing in a friend’s backyard in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Huang’s family demanded the suspension and indictment of officer Mizrahi, but the measure was denied on May 16, 1995. The family led the protest outside of the District Attorney’s Office in response to this decision. In the image, a person is speaking through a megaphone, and another one is holding a sign with a picture of Yong Xin Huang. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 23, 1995 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Cat Jung Catalogued by: Mercedes Rodrigues Lima 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 Photo433 Demonstration Police Brutality Yong Xin Huang https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/ef447a2b7fd42e8a3aea7ad9e59345ed.jpg b2e0f92b3f48144cfd270398b1953310 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 Yong Xin Huang’s family and supporters protest outside the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office Description An account of the resource Protesters gather outside of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office to demand justice for Yong Xin Huang, a Chinese American 16-year-old who was shot and killed by police officer Steven Mizrahi on March 24, 1995, while Huang was playing in a friend’s backyard in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Huang’s family demanded the suspension and indictment of officer Mizrahi, but the measure was denied on May 16, 1995. The family led the protest outside of the District Attorney’s Office in response to this decision. In the image, a person is speaking through a megaphone that is being held by another person. Other people in the image, including one of Huang’s sisters, are holding partially visible signs with images of Yong Xing Huang that read “My brother did not deserve to die” and “Remember.” Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 23, 1995 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Cat Jung Catalogued by: Mercedes Rodrigues Lima 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 Photo434 Demonstration Police Brutality Yong Xin Huang https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/3fd11d1c0d566392e17b13d65c7c51c9.jpg bccf26a34952596a7dde129e1e6d156e 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 Yong Xin Huang’s family and supporters protest outside the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office Description An account of the resource Protesters gather outside of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office to demand justice for Yong Xin Huang, a Chinese American 16-year-old who was shot and killed by police officer Steven Mizrahi on March 24, 1995, while Huang was playing in a friend’s backyard in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Huang’s family demanded the suspension and indictment of officer Mizrahi, but the measure was denied on May 16, 1995. The family led the protest outside of the District Attorney’s Office in response to this decision. In the image, Yong Xin Huang’s mother, Qiu Xin Huang, is holding a sign with a picture of her son. Other protesters standing next to Huang’s mother are also holding signs written in different languages. The English sections of the signs read “NYPD Steve Mizrahi killed our brother” and “Justice for Yong Xin Huang / [script in a different language] / International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union.” The image is partially blocked by a person’s arm holding a microphone in the foreground. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 23, 1995 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Emily Chiu and Vivian Truong Catalogued by: Mercedes Rodrigues Lima 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 Photo435 Demonstration Police Brutality Yong Xin Huang https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/ec838979f16c21726e8051c963e285bb.jpg 3c0446346e0fb8fe72d9a5823242ff8e 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 Yong Xin Huang’s family and supporters protest outside the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office Description An account of the resource Protesters gather outside of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office to demand justice for Yong Xin Huang, a Chinese American 16-year-old who was shot and killed by police officer Steven Mizrahi on March 24, 1995, while Huang was playing in a friend’s backyard in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Huang’s family demanded the suspension and indictment of officer Mizrahi, but the measure was denied on May 16, 1995. The family led the protest outside of the district attorney’s office in response to this decision. In the image, members of the press and protesters are captured with their backs to the camera, standing outside of the D.A.’s office. One person is holding a video camera, and another one is holding a microphone with the word “FOX” on it. A third person is holding a partially visible sign demanding that District Attorney Charles Hynes reconvene a grand jury, and that Commissioner William Bratton remove officer Mizrahi from the police force in justice for Yong Xin Huang. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 23, 1995 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Emily Chiu and Vivian Truong Catalogued by: Mercedes Rodrigues Lima 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 Photo439 Demonstration Police Brutality Yong Xin Huang https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/e8980ccb22b5fc04cd2362ffcb5f26b3.jpg c9136f6c1c466013c909239e5a5b2ff6 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 CAAAV Benefit “The Rhythm is Ours!” at the Public Theater Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 17, 1995 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Emily Chiu and Vivian Truong Catalogued by: Mercedes Rodrigues Lima 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 Photo442 Description An account of the resource A group of people play percussion instruments during a performance at a CAAAV Benefit titled The Rhythm is Ours! Members of the audience are sitting in the back. The image was captured in black and white. The fundraiser event was sold-out, and took place at the Public Theater in New York City. It featured performances by drumming and dancing groups from different communities including Soh Daiko (Japanese), Djembe Ensemble (West African), Umuncha (Korean), Kindig Sindaw (Filipina), M.A.D. Rumberos (Latin), La Troupe Makandal (Afro-Haitian), and Silvercloud Singers (Native American). CAAAV Benefit fundraiser performance