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Yong Xin Huang protest #1
March 24, 1995, Yong Xin Huang was shot and killed by police officer Steven Mizrahi. This incited protests among Asian communities against police brutality and anti-Asian violence. Marches and demonstrations took place for the cause of Yong Xin…
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.…
Lease Drivers Coalition meeting
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.…
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…
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…
CAAAV march for Racial Justice #2
Photo of protestors at the March for Racial Justice.
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…
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…
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…
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.