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In the foreground are two women holding large tombstone-shaped signs upon which are written the names and dates of death of Asians and Asian Americans. In the background is other protestors, including a man holding up a similar sign facing away from…

A diverse crowd progresses down a street. They are holding signs that read "Stop Racist Violence, Coalition Against Anti-Again Violence," and "Racism No, Affirmative Action Yes."

CAAAV protest against Rising Sun, a 1990's action film with stereotypical presentation of Asian Americans.

Asian American organizations protesting Rising Sun a movie that was seen as having Asian Americans stereotypes.

Black and white photograph of three protestors holding signs that protest welfare reform (one poster is partially obscured). The posters read, "WELFARE 'REFORM' HURTS ASIAN AMERICANS" and "SOUTHEAST ASIANS ARE HERE TO STAY."

In protest of Mayor Giuliani's policies, police brutality, and other issues, coordinated protests across New York City took place, with two tunnels and two bridges being peacefully taken over. CAAAV helped organize the Manhattan Bridge action, which…

Protestors at a rally in support of Saleem Osman hold signs reading "Drop All Charges Against Saleem" and "Police the Police NOW!" outside of Manhattan Criminal Court. The red banner behind them reads "Stop Racist and Economic Violence". White text…

Protestors hold posters with images of Yong Xin Huang at the Brooklyn District Attorney office.

On March 24, 1995, Yong Xin Huang was shot and killed by police officer Steven Mizrahi. This incited the protests among Asian communities against…

CAAAV protestors hold signs that say "remember our son" with a photo of Yong Xin Huang. One member is getting interviewed by a news reporter.

Demonstrators hold signs at the protest that say "Remember Yong Xin Huang" and "how many kids must die?" Yong Xin Huang was murdered by the NYPD in March 1995 by an NYPD officer who was later acquitted in May 1995.