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A child wearing a four-sided protest sign and marching in a Philippine Independence Day Parade. The words "WORKERS" and "WOMEN" are visible on the child's sign, likely representing the Women Workers Project (WWP) of CAAAV. Other marchers holding…

A large white sign hung on temporary fencing that reads, "CITY OF NEW YORK CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT / DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION / "BUILDING THE FUTURE OF OUR CITY" / MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG / MAYOR" and the names of public servants and…

Protesters are canvassing for signatures from potential supporters during day of action.

This photo shows Chinatown vendors and supporters marching in protest of Mayor Giuliani's "Quality of Life" program. Protestors hold signs such as "[Who] Can We Trust," "Quality of Life Stinks," "Stop arresting honest, hard-working people."

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Cambodian residents of New York City gather behind a long table to pose for a photo. The table is crowded with textiles and other goods, including purses, pillowcases, and hand-made clothing.

CAAAV tabling at Damrosch Park in Lincoln Center for Asian Pacific Heritage Day, Mini Liu and Maggie in the bottom left of the image, Peter Liu in the far right. The group wears red armbands, as they have come directly from the People of Color…

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.

Photo of CAAAV's banner for the demonstration and march in lower Manhattan for Racial Justice Day on April 7, 1997. At least nine activists are visible in the photo, and their banner features the CAAAV logo and reads: "Committee Against Anti-Asian…

On July 30, 1993, the highly controversial film, Rising Sun, debuted in theaters. CAAAV members and other political organizations joined together to protest the premiere of the film, as it blatantly displays xenophobia and racism toward the Asian…

This image shows CAAAV members holding signs at the 1996 racial justice march. A group of members are holding a banner advertising the organization. Behind them is another banner reading "Since Giuliani & Bratton 250% Increase in Police beatings of…