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An Asian man in a grey shirt speaks into a microphone. He is holding notes.

A man in a colorful patterned short-sleeved shirt holds up a sign during a march which reads, "Stop Pitting Asians & African Americans Against Each Other." Skyscrapers tower behind him.

A man smiles at the camera while holding a drink and plate of food. Other attendees are visible grabbing food from a buffet table. This was captured at the sold out CAAAV "The Rhythm is Ours!" fundraiser. Held at the Public Theater, the benefit…

A man holding a slim bouquet of flowers speaks into a microphone to address a crowd at an indoor memorial event. Behind him, two men sit on the stage, which is covered with flowers, candles, and other small items.

A man wearing a headset for translation speaks at a community meeting on police brutality, co-sponsored by Coalition for the Advancement of Police Accountability. He sits in front of two posters written in Chinese characters. Referenced in CAAAV…

This photo, taken on April 25, 1995, features a line of protestors blocking traffic on the Manhattan Bridge as they protest police brutality and budget cuts. Many of these protesters wear or carry signs with messages such as “Stop Racist Violence”…

A group of people march to the Manhattan Bridge in a protest against police brutality. A person in the foreground looks at the camera smiling. In the back, a partially visible red banner reads "Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence." During the…

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…

Footage from march against police brutality.
Speakers include Altagracia Mayi (spanish), CAAAV organizer. Organizations involved include NCPRR and CAAAV.

People at Racial Justice Day 1997 carrying signs: “Asians for Racial Justice”, “Asians for Racial [...]”, “Stop Police Brutality”, “NYPD [...]”