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1997 Protest against George Pataki's Welfare Reforms during Asian American Heritage Month
About 80 protestors rallied in Midtown while Governor George Pataki visits to celebrate the Asian-American Heritage Month. One of the banners underscored how Pataki's implementation of the "Welfare 'Reform' Hurts Asian Americans." The other banner in…
Filipino-American Protest
The photo shows two banners behind two protesters during a Filipino American demonstration in New York City.
One partially obscured banner appears to include the name “Damayan” and the phrase “Slavery Exists in N.Y.!,” suggesting a critique of…
One partially obscured banner appears to include the name “Damayan” and the phrase “Slavery Exists in N.Y.!,” suggesting a critique of…
Kum Nam Kim Demonstration Posters
Various posters in English, Mandarin, and Korean cover a wall, protesting anti-Asian violence in response to Kum Nam Kim’s beating and arrest by police. Slightly obscured by the shadows of trees, some signs read, “YOU CAN’T COVER UP ANTI-ASIAN…
CAAAV Lower East Side Protest
View of Committee Against Asian American Violence (CAAAV) protest in the Lower East Side, facing north on the intersection of E. 14th Street and Ave B. A blue NYPD car is visible in the foreground, blocking off traffic on 14th St. CAAAV Protesters…
Women Workers Project of CAAAV Demonstration
Filipina protesters hold banner for the Women Workers Project of CAAAV Demonstration. Banner is yellow with text in Tagalog and English.
“Last Year Asians Were Beaten Up Because of the Shape of their Eyes”: Public Service Announcement in Times Square
On June 26, 1993, a public service announcement of a young Asian girl reciting the pledge of allegiance as words flash on the screen was displayed on a Sony Board in Times Square. Photo 107 captures the words “Last Year Asians Were Beaten Up Because…
CAAAV Protests Film Debut of Rising Sun in Times Square
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…
Rising Sun Protest in Times Square
A group of protestors holding signs march at a demonstration in Times Square against the 1993 film Rising Sun for its anti-immigrant, xenophobic, and racist sentiments.
A person in the forefront holds a sign that reads “Blacks vs. Japs, Divide…
A person in the forefront holds a sign that reads “Blacks vs. Japs, Divide…
Young Demonstrators Lead Chants At Rising Sun Protest
In photos 071 and 072, three young protestors stand in front of a microphone. One, identified as Ava Chin, has a sign around her neck with the only visible word being “Stop” while another is turned to the side looking out potentially speaking into…