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Mark Wahlberg, a prominent American movie star, has a history of racism. In 1986, he harassed a group of African and Asian American teenagers, and in 1988, he assaulted two Vietnamese Americans, including army veteran Johnny Trinh. Wahlberg was…

Saleem Osman (left) was a CAAAV organizer for the Lease Drivers Coalition. CAAAV formed the LDC to organize lease drivers to demand safer working conditions, medical benefits, fair hearings with the Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC), and better pay.…

The Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC), an advocacy project of the Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence (CAAAV) fights for structural change in the taxi driving industry. They aim to bring safety and economic justice to the taxi workers in New York city.…

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…

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…

In the heart of Philadelphia, where the city’s historic legacy converges with its diverse, vibrant communities, there have been moments that stirred the very soul of its community, sparking intense debates and fueling the fight for preservation of…

A man holds a sign with the words "Rising Sun is Stupid" and a woman holds a sign with the words "Don't Profit On Our Lives 20th Century" in the photo.

CAAAV, along with dozens of other Asian American organizations across the country, organized…

Protesters hold signs with the words "Racist Profits", "Stop Pitting" and "Protocols of Zion's Anti-Asian Style" in the photo.

CAAAV, along with dozens of other Asian American organizations across the country, organized demonstrations against the…

In this photo, a man marches with a sign that reads "Police the Police Now!" at a demonstration for Saleem Osman.

Saleem Osman, a CAAAV organizer for the Lease Drivers Coalition, was assaulted by police and then arrested on fabricated charges on…

Protestors hold posters with images of Yong Xin Huang at the Brooklyn District Attorney office.

On March 24, 1995, Yong Xin Huang was shot and killed by police officer Steven Mizrahi. This incited the protests among Asian communities against…