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This photograph depicts CAAAV members posing with a cardboard cutout of rapper Mark Wahlberg, or “Marky Mark,” modeling for Calvin Klein. When this photograph was taken in 1993, images of Wahlberg modeling underwear (and, famously, grabbing his…

A group of seven CAAAV members protesting police brutality. They are holding a red banner which reads "South Asians against police brutality" and a poster of Yong Xin Huang.

CAAAV members hold posters with images of Yong Xin Huang and banner of CAAAV.

On 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…

This photo shows protestors from CAAAV taking part in the 1996 Racial Justice Day March from City Hall to Tompkins Square Park.

A group of 15 CAAAV organizers and members gather together for a photo, potentially following a fundraiser or event. At the center of the group is Bob Wing, racial justice activist, author, and former member of CAAAV's Board of Directors.

Two CAAAV organizers, including Ai-Jen Poo (left), smile at the camera while sitting together at a table with a cashbox. There is a black t-shirt on the wall that reads, "Youth Leadership Project" and has a price tag attached that says "$12 or 2 for…

Crowd of individuals from different minority groups/POC participating in a protest against police brutality. CAAAV signs and demonstrators can partially be seen in the background.

A group of CAAAV members stands on a sidewalk with a large banner held up with two poles that reads, "Stop Racist Violence: Coalition Against Anti-Asian Violence."

CAAAV members are holding signs at the 1996 racial justice march. One is holding a sign that reads "Justice for Anthony Rosario" and the other's sign says the gang problem in NYC is the NYPD. CAAAV's banner reading "Since Giuliani & Bratton 250%…

This image shows CAAAV members holding signs at the 1996 racial justice march. A group of members are holding a banner advertising the organization. Behind them is another banner reading "Since Giuliani & Bratton 250% Increase in Police beatings of…