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Women Workers Project course for Asian domestic workers at Hunter College
A group of people sit in chairs in a semi-circle looking down at papers in their hands. They are attending a meeting of the Asian Women's Leadership and Health Advocacy Course, a month-long course held at Hunter College for Asian domestic workers.…
Women Workers Project members holding Filipino flags march in a parade
Members of the Women Workers Project, also known as Kalayaan at Pagkakaisa ng mga Manggagawang Pilipina, attending a parade (likely the 2000 Philippine Independence Day Parade). Marchers wear shirts that say "Kalayaan at Pagkakaisa" and carry…
Women Workers Project members march in the 1999 Philippine Independence Day Parade
Members of CAAAV march with a blue banner at the annual Philippine Independence Day Parade. The banner reads, "FILIPINA WORKERS FOR LIBERATION / Women Workers Project of CAAAV." The Women Workers Project (WWP) of CAAAV began in 1996 to organize Asian…
Women Workers Project members resting at the Philippine Independence Day Parade
A group of Women Workers Project (WWP) members of CAAAV sit together on a stoop at the Philippine Independence Day Parade. One person is eating from a takeout box, another holds a Philippine flag. From left to right, Ai-jen, Nita, Giae, Carolyn,…
Women Workers' Project-Demonstration for Filipina Workers
Group demonstrating for the rights of Filipina workers as part of the Women Workers' Project. Large banner features mainly Filipino text alongside English.
WWP members at Domestic Workers United press conference at City Hall
Three Women Workers Project members pose with a poster that reads, "KALAYAAN AT PAGKAKAISA / FREEDOM AND UNITY, FOR ALL DOMESTIC WORKERS / FILIPINA DOMESTICS UNITE." The Women Workers Project (WWP) at CAAAV was also known as Kalayaan at Pagkakaisa ng…
YLP/SEACC Meeting
Attendees of a Youth Leadership Project (YLP) and Southeast Asian Community Center (SEACC) meeting sitting in a classroom.
Yong Xin Huang Memorial
This photograph depicts a memorial and rally for 16-year old Yong Xin Huang, who was killed by a policeman. Dated July 16th, 1995, the rally was held the day before what would have been his 17th birthday. Organized by CAAAV, the memorial brought many…
Yong Xin Huang protest #1
March 24, 1995, Yong Xin Huang was shot and killed by police officer Steven Mizrahi. This incited protests among Asian communities against police brutality and anti-Asian violence. Marches and demonstrations took place for the cause of Yong Xin…