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Protesting INS detention center in Queens
On July 27, 1999, inmates at Wackenhut Immigration Detention Center in Queens went on a hunger strike, demanding the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) review pending parole for political asylum cases and improve the conditions in the…
Protesting INS detention center in Queens
Group of activists standing together, holding signs against the INS' detainment of immigrants at Wackenhut Prison in Queens. Signs read: "Freedom for Wackenhut's Detainees," "Freedom for INS Detainees," "Punished for Demanding Freedom," and "Repeal…
Protestor at the 1996 Racial Justice Day March holding sign saying Stop Killer Cops Now
A protestor is holding a sign with a drawing of a large man reaching out to grab a cop with the text "People's Justice" in his hand and "Stop Killer Cops Now!!!" written on top. Protestors were taking part in the 1996 Racial Justice Day March from…
Protestor at the police precinct after the Manhattan Bridge takeover protest
CAAAV and NCPRR (National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights) took over the Chinatown Manhattan Bridge entrance during rush hour, wearing vests with messages protesting Mayor Giuliani’s oppressive police policies. 25 peaceful protestors were arrested,…
Protestor expressing solidarity with oppressed peoples
A protestor wearing a white armband raises their fist in solidarity with oppressed peoples. Two additional protestors and a police officer stand in the background.
Protestor holding "Free all political prisoners!" sign
Protestors hold signs at a demonstration. At center, a sign reads "--- AGENDA #3: FREE ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS." Also visible in the background is a sign that reads "--- AGENDA #7: NO TO IMF, WB, WTO!"
Protestor holding "TIBO" sign at the Philippine Independence Day Parade
A protestor holding a sign that reads, "TIBO," at the 1999 Philippine Independence Day Parade. Tibo is a Filipino slang term that can mean tomboy, dyke, or lesbian, and although it can be used as a derogatory term, it is also often reclaimed by…
Protestor holding a sign for Yong Xin Huang at the 1996 Racial Justice Day March
This image was taken at the 1996 Racial Justice March and shows a person holding a sign that says "Remember," and below is a portrait of Yong Xin Huang, a teenager who was shot and killed by the police in Brooklyn while playing outside with a BB gun.…
Protestor holding a sign in remembrance of Yong Xin Huang
Tamina Davar is holding a sign with a photo of Yong Xin Huang, a teenager shot and killed by NYPD officer Mizrahi, with the text remember. Protestors are taking part in the 1996 Racial Justice Day March from City Hall to Tompkins Square Park.