Browse Items (805 total)

A protester holds a sign at a demonstration for Saleem Osman that reads “Not Your Target” written atop a bullseye design.

On May 26, 1994, Saleem Osman, a CAAAV organizer for the Lease Drivers Coalition, was assaulted by police and arrested on…

A protester holds a sign written in Korean that translates to “Stop Police Brutality” at a demonstration for Saleem Osman. Another protester stands next to him who appears to be shouting.

On May 26, 1994, Saleem Osman, a CAAAV organizer for the…

A protester holds a sign that reads “Who Can We Trust?” while marching at a demonstration for Saleem Osman. Other protesters stand in the background. On the side a police officer watches over the scene.

On May 26, 1994, Saleem Osman, a CAAAV…

A protester holds a sign at a demonstration for Saleem Osman that reads “Saleem Osman Was Attacked By Cops! We Demand Justice.” Other protesters stand behind him.

On May 26, 1994, Saleem Osman, a CAAAV organizer for the Lease Drivers Coalition,…

A protester holds a sign written in Korean at a demonstration for Saleem Osman. Another protester holds a drum.

On May 26, 1994, Saleem Osman, a CAAAV organizer for the Lease Drivers Coalition, was assaulted by police and arrested on fabricated…

The subject of this photo is a person holding a sign. The part of the sign that is visible in the photograph reads, “Michael Argenio Slaughtered January.” Michael Argenio was a 29 year old man killed by an off duty police officer on January 25, 1994.…

A protester speaks to NYPD officers during a demonstration for Saleem Osman. The protester is lifting his hand in the air as if surrendering while an officer extends his hand towards him. Another officer looks directly into the camera. Interactions…

This photo depicts police barricades separating a group of people protesting with posters and the police officers surveying them. One of the posters is partially legible and reads “MENELLIO EUCDEA R.I.P. KILLED BY COPS July 4.” There is another…

Saleem Osman was a CAAAV organizer for the Lease Drivers Coalition. In March 1994, he was arrested for confronting the police to advocate for cab driver rights. Police dragged him out from his cab and assaulted him.

This photo features…

Protestors hold signs in a crowd. From left to right, the signs read: “No time to celebrate, Fight for our heritage;” “Southeast Asians are here to stay;” and “'Welfare Reform’ hurts Asian Americans.” Between 1996 and 2000, CAAAV organized their…