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In the aftermath of the 2006 Lebanon war, individuals at a protest wore orange vests that said "JUSTICE" and held Lebanese and CAAAV flags, standing in solidarity with anti-war efforts against U.S.-backed military violence.

Asian-American youth protested as a part of the decades-long "Free Mumia" movement (1996) in pursuit of racial and legal justice, demanding the release of Mumia Abu-Jamal who was then on death row.

CAAAV youth organizers held a banner that depicted city buildings and a statement that read "Hands off Chinatown: No Justice, No Peace" in both English and Chinese. The banner likely hinted at protection of the Chinatown neighborhood against…

Protestors hold up a banner that reads, “ASIANS for an INDEPENDENT PUERTO RICO” with the Puerto Rican flag to show support for Puerto Rico’s ongoing struggle for autonomy from the United States. Behind the banner, another sign reads, “Down with 100…

A protestor holds up a sign that reads, “CONDEMN THE U.S. MURDER 250,000 FILIPINOS / 1899-1902 / INANG BAYAN,” referencing the mass killings of Filipinos during the Philippine-American War. Blood is drawn dripping from the word “MURDER” towards the…

Posters that read “YONG XIN DID NOT STRUGGLE” in both English and Mandarin hang on police barriers, challenging the official narrative that Yong Xin Huang resisted his murderer NYPD officer Steven Mizrahi in their encounter. This detail transforms…

The photo displays 3 young people by a free health screening booth at a Pakistan Day Parade. Since one person's shirt read "Taxi Power," the booth was likely connected to CAAAV’s Taxi and Limousine Commission-related organizing to connect with South…

Six CAAAV protestors held immigration rights posters during the 2006 protest Day Without An Immigrant March in response to the anti-immigrant Sensenbrenner Bill. Posters read: "No Deportation," "No one is illegal," and "legalize all immigrants" in…

Stage decorations highlight CAAAV’s 1-year celebration of the Chinatown Tenants Union, with Chinese phrases emphasizing “bilingual service” and “community protection.” The photo featured a choir performance of more than 20 members.

Protesters stood outside the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building at 26 Federal Plaza holding a banner that read “INS Tortures Wackenhut Hungerstrikers” while a line of police officers guarded the building in the background, openly condemning the…