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Domestic Workers United (Racial Justice Day 2001)
A group of demonstrators marching at the 2001 Racial Justice Day. One sign reads "Domestic Workers United."
Housing Solidarity Network Banner
Protestors stand for a photo with a banner that reads, “TO BEAT BACK THE LANDLORDS’ ATTACK / CITYWIDE GENERAL / RENT STRIKE / Housing Solidarity Network.” A fist is drawn with windows to resemble an apartment building.
Protestors March to Save Philadelphia’s Chinatown and Oppose Naval Bombing of Vieques
Protestors in Philadelphia march with signs and shirts that read, “NO STADIUM IN CHINATOWN,” and effigies likely of Mayor John Street, protesting the construction of a baseball stadium for the Phillies near Chinatown. Interspersed are signs that…
Protest Against INS and Wackenhut Treatment of Detained Hunger Strikers
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…
Celebrating 1 Year of the Chinatown Tenants Union
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.
Day Without An Immigrant March
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…
Free Health Screening Booth at Pakistan Day Parade
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…
“Yong Xin Did Not Struggle” Posters
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…
Protestor Holds Up “Condemn the U.S. Murder 250,000 Filipinos 1899-1902 Inang Bayan” Poster
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…
Protestors Hold Up “Asians for an Independent Puerto Rico” Banner
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…