Protesters carrying signs and banners at the Long Guang Huang demonstration at the Chinatown Gate in Boston.

In 1985, the Chinese Progressive Association successfully launched a campaign for justice for Long Guang Huang, a victim of police brutality in Chinatown; Huang was awarded a settlement of $85,000 by the City of Boston in 1989. In the foreground of this image, there is a banner in Chinese and Englis...

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Summary:In 1985, the Chinese Progressive Association successfully launched a campaign for justice for Long Guang Huang, a victim of police brutality in Chinatown; Huang was awarded a settlement of $85,000 by the City of Boston in 1989. In the foreground of this image, there is a banner in Chinese and English that reads: "Justice for Long Guang Huang." Partially visible in the background, a banner reads: "[Drop] Charges On Mr. Huang! ...[Ra]cist Attacks Against The Asian Community! ..." A sign reads "(Jee Chee Long Guang Huang) Support Long Guang Huang." There is also a sign depicting police brutality through a cartoon illustration of a policeman with a gun, beating a man with a club and stomping on him, with three onlookers watching, screaming, and running.