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Blocked-Off Apartment Building
Large apartment building in New York City blocked off from being used. Windows/doors appeared boarded up as well.
Black Woman Gives Speech Next to Man Holding Drum
A Black woman stands onstage giving a speech into a microphone. Beside her, a man holds a handheld drum.
Birthday Party in CAAAV Meeting Room
Four people stand behind a table laden with food and an uncut birthday cake. Behind them is a whiteboard upon which pieces of paper with planning sequences, such as "Karaoke (optional)...BBQ Fundraiser...In with the NEW, Strengthen UNITY among…
Bhairavi Desai in Voice Spring 1998 issue, page 10
The image was taken from the CAAAV Voice Spring 1998 newsletter of Bhairavi Desai with a farewell message as she resigned from her position as program coordinator of the Lease Drivers Coalition to found the New York Taxi Worker Alliance.
Better Roles for Asian Actors
This image shows a man holding a sign that reads in part: “We Demand Better Roles for Asian Actors''[1] at a demonstration at the opening of the film Rising Sun at the United Artist Theatre in Times Square. On July 30th, 1993, CAAAV, along with…
Audience participation in panel
A group of CAAAV presenters stand at the front of a room while speaking before an audience. They are directly engaging in discussion with members of the audience. Two of the speakers are wearing black CAAAV T-shirts.
Audience member listening to panel presentation
A seated audience member listens during a panel presentation. In the background, one person walks toward the back of the room, while three others stand near a yellow CAAAV banner—two of them wearing T-shirts with "CAAAV" printed on them.
Audience listens to panel presentation
Members of a panel audience sit and listen to a presentation. More audience members stand in the back of the room, some in front of a large yellow banner that reads "CAAAV."
Audience and performers socialize at CAAAV's "The Rhythm is Ours!" fundraiser
Drumming performers gather on stage while audience members join them. A dance circle is beginning to form in the back. This image is from the sold out CAAAV "The Rhythm is Ours!" fundraiser, held at the Public Theatre. The benefit featured…
Attendees eating in the stands at CAAAV's "The Rhythm is Ours!" fundraiser
Attendees at the CAAAV The Rhythm is Ours!" fundraiser sit in the stands of the Public Theater to eat and talk with one another. The benefit featured performances by drumming groups that represented a wide range of New York ethnic communities.