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On June 26, 1993, a public service announcement of a young Asian girl reciting the pledge of allegiance as words flash on the screen was displayed on a Sony Board in Times Square. Photo 107 captures the words “Last Year Asians Were Beaten Up Because…

A protestor carries a sign that reads “Police The Police Now!” with a drawing of an officer during a demonstration for Saleem Osman. The protestor appears to be chanting.

Osman was arrested on false charges of assaulting two police officers and…

Seven dancers in traditional regalia dance in a circle around an eighth person playing a tall drum stood up in front of him outdoors in a large paved square. Behind them is a large crowd of people watching the performance.

Demonstrators outside of the Roundabout Theatre in Times Square protesting the opening of the film Rising Sun. One man is holding a drum, while the other holds a sign.

Demonstrators outside of the United Artists Theatres in Times Square protesting the opening of the film Rising Sun. The banner in the center of this photo reads “Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence.”

Demonstrators protesting the opening of the film Rising Sun in Times Square. A group of youths stand at a microphone while demonstrators hold signs.

Demonstrators protesting the opening of the film Rising Sun in Times Square.

Demonstrators outside of the United Artists Theatres in Times Square protesting the film Rising Sun. Several of them are holding a yellow sign that reads “Asian American Equality.”