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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…

CAAAV members are holding signs at the 1996 racial justice march. One is holding a sign that reads "Justice for Anthony Rosario" and the other's sign says the gang problem in NYC is the NYPD. CAAAV's banner reading "Since Giuliani & Bratton 250%…

A group of CAAAV members stands on a sidewalk with a large banner held up with two poles that reads, "Stop Racist Violence: Coalition Against Anti-Asian Violence."

Crowd of individuals from different minority groups/POC participating in a protest against police brutality. CAAAV signs and demonstrators can partially be seen in the background.

Two CAAAV organizers, including Ai-Jen Poo (left), smile at the camera while sitting together at a table with a cashbox. There is a black t-shirt on the wall that reads, "Youth Leadership Project" and has a price tag attached that says "$12 or 2 for…

A group of 15 CAAAV organizers and members gather together for a photo, potentially following a fundraiser or event. At the center of the group is Bob Wing, racial justice activist, author, and former member of CAAAV's Board of Directors.

This photo shows protestors from CAAAV taking part in the 1996 Racial Justice Day March from City Hall to Tompkins Square Park.

CAAAV members hold posters with images of Yong Xin Huang and banner of CAAAV.

On 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…