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In the heart of Philadelphia, where the city’s historic legacy converges with its diverse, vibrant communities, there have been moments that stirred the very soul of its community, sparking intense debates and fueling the fight for preservation of…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.
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