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Takeover of Brooklyn DA Office
On March 13, 1996, twelve demonstrators took over the office of Brooklyn D.A. Charles Hynes to demand justice for the police brutality cases involving Yong Xin Huong and Anibal Carrasquillo Jr. The sit-in called for Hynes to indict NYPD Officers…
Produce Vendor
Produce stand in front of the Bank of East Asia in Chinatown.
Hunger Strikes at Wackenhut Detention Center
Two people hold a large banner stating "INS Tortures Wackenhut Hunger Strikes" outside of the Wackenhut Detention Center in Queens, NY. Prisoners began hunger strikes in protest of brutal prison conditions and to motivate the INS to review prisoner…
Protest at Manhattan Bridge
In protest of Mayor Giuliani's policies, police brutality, and other issues, coordinated protests across New York City took place, with two tunnels and two bridges being peacefully taken over. CAAAV helped organize the Manhattan Bridge action, which…
Organizing For Justice Against Silver Palace
In a documentary-style video, the Chinese Staff and Workers' Association (CSWA) showcases striking Asian workers at the Silver Palace Restaurant in Chinatown. The workers organized into a union, but those who had joined were fired and it was not…
Facade of 118-122 Baxter Street
Built in 1900, the marble 118-122 Baxter Street facade has the name and number of the building written in large gold metal letters in both English and Chinese next to the door.
Sign Hung Above Highway
A green highway sign reading "Exit 3, 8 Ave, 7 Ave, 1/2 Mile" is bolted to the side of a pedestrian bridge over a highway. A large handmade sign is hung from the chain link fence protecting the bridge beside it which reads, "Rights for All Workers."
Birthday Party in CAAAV Meeting Room
Four people stand behind a table laden with food and an uncut birthday cake. Behind them is a whiteboard upon which pieces of paper with planning sequences, such as "Karaoke (optional)...BBQ Fundraiser...In with the NEW, Strengthen UNITY among…
Performers Lined up Onstage
Seven performers, three women and two men, are onstage. Five, all wearing white, are lined up at the very back of the stage. Two are forward from the line, a man in white wearing a cloth bag, head bowed, and a woman barefoot wearing a blue patterned…
Three Musicians Mid-Performance Among Crowd
Three musicians, two women and a man, stand amidst a seated audience. They are wearing bright blue, yellow, green, red, black, and white costumes, with scarves tied crisscrossed across their chestst. Two are playing small metal drums with a mallet,…