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Saleem Osman's Press Conference
On May 26, 1994, Saleem Osman, a community organizer and CAAAV advocate, was beaten and arrested by two plainclothes police officers after attempting to settle a conflict between a white truck driver and a Pakistani cab driver. CAAAV immediately…
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…
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…
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."
CAAAV Protesting Against Racist Violence
A group of CAAAV members stands on a sidewalk with a large banner held up with two poles that reads, "Stop Racist Violence: Coalition Against Anti-Asian Violence."
CAAAV Racial Justice Project Members Attend a Palestine Support Rally
Six CAAAV members wearing orange vests inscribed with "Justice" on the back face away from the camera towards a group of people. A woman standing with them has a "Free Palestine" sticker on her backpack.
(Possibly) Mexican-Americans of Nahuas Descent Perform an Indigenous Dance
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.
CAAAV Leading Protest Against Racial Inequality
Members of CAAAV congregate under a large banner held up with two poles which reads, "Stop Racist Violence: Coalition Against Anti-Asian Violence." Also present are members of the Black community with which they are demonstrating.
Man Protesting for Racial Solidarity
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.