Browse Items (57 total)
Sort by:
Protesters holding signs march at a demonstration for Saleem Osman
A group of protesters holding signs in English, Chinese, and Korean march on the sidewalk during a demonstration for Saleem Osman. One of the English signs features the words “Police the Police Now!” alongside a drawing of a police officer wielding a…
NYPD officer at a demonstration for Saleem Osman
A uniformed NYPD officer looks off into the distance during a demonstration for Saleem Osman. Behind the officer are participating protesters, one of whom is holding a sign obscured from being fully viewed which reads “South Asians Demand End Police…
Protesters march with fists raised in the air during a demonstration for Saleem Osman
A group of protesters march at a demonstration for Saleem Osman with their fists raised in the air—a typical symbol of solidarity, strength, and resistance against oppression. Beside the protesters is an NYPD officer riding a motorcycle.
On May…
On May…
Protesters holding signs march at a demonstration for Saleem Osman
A group of protesters march beside police barricades while holding signs during a demonstration for Saleem Osman, a CAAAV organizer for the Lease Drivers Coalition. The signs read “Stop Police Brutality” and “Why Did The Police Attack Saleem?"
On…
On…
Saleem Osman speaks to supporters on court day
Racially-motivated police brutality is a disappointing cornerstone of the Asian experience across New York City, and Saleem Osman’s experience was no different. On May 26th, 1994, the cab driver and CAAAV organizer for the Lease Drivers Coalition was…
Supporters gather outside the court on Saleem Osman's court day #2
A crowd of CAAAV and community members gathered outside the Manhattan Criminal Court. They are wearing pink and purple striped ribbons pinned to their shirts to show support for Saleem Osman.
Saleem Osman, who coordinated CAAAV's Lease Drivers…
Saleem Osman, who coordinated CAAAV's Lease Drivers…
Supporters gather outside the court on Saleem Osman's court day #1
CAAAV and community members gathered outside the Manhattan Criminal Court, listening to someone (likely Saleem Osman) speaking to the crowd. Osman's lawyer Michael Deutsch, and CAAAV organizer Steve Mitra (both center in the background) are present,…
Saleem Osman with Steve Mitra and community members on court day
Saleem Osman (right) pictured with CAAAV organizer Steve Mitra (center) and two community members. Osman and the two supporters are wearing pink and purple striped ribbons pinned to their shirts.
Saleem Osman, who coordinated CAAAV's Lease Drivers…
Saleem Osman, who coordinated CAAAV's Lease Drivers…
Supporters walking out of court on Saleem Osman's court day
A group of men walk down the stairs outside the Manhattan Criminal Court. They are wearing pink and purple striped ribbons pinned to their shirts to show support for Saleem Osman.
Saleem Osman, who coordinated CAAAV's Lease Drivers Coalition, was…
Saleem Osman, who coordinated CAAAV's Lease Drivers Coalition, was…
Saleem Osman's lawyer, Michael Deutsch, walking out of court
Michael Deutsch, Saleem Osman's lawyer, walks out of the Manhattan Criminal Court while a woman with a pink and white ribbon pinned to her shirt speaks with him. A child with a hat in hand walks in front of them, and a man to their left stares…