34 10 805 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/af8c2f48d63f59d874c86f7358d37067.jpg 78ffc3284aca9af6042bb6daa40637f1 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Latinx individuals hold Latin American flags and banners Description An account of the resource A group of Latinx men and women stand together and face the crowd at an indoor memorial event, holding the flag of Mexico and a partially-obscured banner reading “Herir A Uno Es…” (To hurt one is…). Behind them, a man holding the flag of Ecuador stands on the stage. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Undated Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Allegra Favila Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_1687 Memorial Solidarity Work https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/2be0c0e8cedb38b762656bf3c11dab23.jpg b27356eb672b4cd703629d2016dd3a36 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Leaders of a Planning Meeting Description An account of the resource Four women, three young and one old, wearing a bindi, sit around a small table with pens and pads of paper on it. One woman is speaking to others in the room off-camera. Behind them is a whiteboard upon which a timetable is partially visible. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Aliza Hornblass Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_1309 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/401c3f155a599d7332258bd01496503f.jpg 59f52c6479379cfe1303b5b60e727dba Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Protest in Lower East Side Description An account of the resource Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) members protest alongside CAAAV on the corner of E. 14th Street and Ave C. Signs include demands for fair lease prices, safe cabs, no assaults, and for taxi drivers to stand united against the Taxi Limousine Commission (TLC). Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by Lillian Fok Cataloged by Mike Rivas Fernandez Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photo743 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Demonstration Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Solidarity Work Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) Workers' Rights https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/fbd54098d88840be5b8532c18bdf2681.jpg 081dc29cd965a29334d9692e4419d89b Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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Title A name given to the resource Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Taxi Cab and Drivers Description An account of the resource Several taxi cab drivers for the Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) stand around a yellow Taxi which has a sign taped on the rear windshield that reads "LDC Driver Unity" Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by Lillian Fok Cataloged by Mike Rivas Fernandez Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photo742 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Demonstration Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Workers' Rights https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/df861c18979c81bf6ae8b7b0a94dc0be.jpg a1183bb323371665e5f23d48d9201d88 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lease Drivers Coalition demonstration Description An account of the resource A group of protestors march down a New York City street holding a large green banner that reads, "Lease Drivers Coalition." Another protestor holds a sign reading, "Respect...cab drivers." This photograph captures one of several demonstrations throughout the 1990s that were part of the ongoing fight for taxi workers’ rights led by the Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC). Organized by CAAAV in 1996, the LDC emerged from the organization's commitment to addressing the economic and racial injustices faced by Asian immigrant communities, particularly in the labor sector. The coalition was formed to combat the exploitation of taxi drivers, many of whom were from South Asian backgrounds. Drivers faced high lease fees, dangerous working conditions, and minimal benefits, as well as systemic barriers and discrimination. Through various protests and strikes, the LDC sought to secure fairer leasing terms, better wages, and improved healthcare for drivers. They also engaged in community outreach, distributing multilingual flyers and hosting bi-weekly meetings that discussed relevant issues, including police safety and the impacts of rising anti-Muslim sentiment in the wake of significant national events. 
 A key aspect of the LDC's efforts was their fight for reforms in the policies and regulations of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). This included calling for public hearings to address driver safety and challenging TLC practices that contribute to driver exploitation, such as inadequate oversight of lease agreements and unfair leasing terms. 1. Kelly, Kim. “What Drives Bhairavi Desai?” Lux Magazine, December 15, 2022. https://lux-magazine.com/article/bhairavi_desai_twa/. 2. The CAAAV Voice Newsletter of the Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence, Vol. 5, No. 1., Spring 1993, p. 5. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1997 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Molly Wu Cataloged by: Emily Teller Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photo750 Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Solidarity Work Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) Workers' Rights https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/973b7173d5bf645c88c752b4abaae85f.jpg 598d75948c78bfbe66694aacaa750a0f Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lease Drivers Coalition demonstration Description An account of the resource A crowd of protestors are gathered on a city street for a Lease Drivers Coalition demonstration, some of which hold a large banner and smaller signs. One visible sign reads, "City Council Members Support Our Fight." The Lease Drivers Coalition, organized by CAAAV in the 1990s, advocated for immigrant taxi drivers in New York who were being exploited through harsh leasing practices. The majority of these drivers were from South and Southeast Asia, and they faced systemic issues such as exorbitant lease fees, poor working conditions, long hours, and inadequate protections. The coalition pushed for reforms through organizing protests, strikes, and community outreach, aiming to secure fairer leases, healthcare benefits, and better pay while addressing the economic and racial injustices the drivers experienced within the industry​. Kelly, Kim. “What Drives Bhairavi Desai?” Lux Magazine, December 15, 2022. https://lux-magazine.com/article/bhairavi_desai_twa/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1990s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Molly Wu Cataloged by: Emily Teller Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photo754 Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Solidarity Work Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) Workers' Rights https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/a43e8a36f88663ba96d8999074205224.jpg aee76c2748113bb71dfa1486c2446e54 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/6719f338bd7e7a4abe149907decfd03a.jpg 721752132c79fa950dd51c27e0ff3ba7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photo Collection of CAAAV Co-Founder Mini Liu Description An account of the resource Photos collected by CAAAV co-founder Mini Liu Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mini Liu Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1986-1996 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lease Drivers Coalition meeting Description An account of the resource Saleem Osman (left) was a CAAAV organizer for the Lease Drivers Coalition. CAAAV formed the LDC to organize lease drivers to demand safer working conditions, medical benefits, fair hearings with the Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC), and better pay. Each week, the LDC visits garages and gas stations where cab drivers gather to hand out leaflets and questionnaires and to talk to the drivers. This demonstration took place with cab drivers and their supporters at the Susan Maintenance Garage on 6th Avenue, between Canal and Grand streets. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 27, 1994 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cynthia Zhang Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1994_February_LDC drivers' meeting_0001_a 1994_February_LDC drivers' meeting_0002_a Demonstration Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Saleem Osman Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) Workers' Rights https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/f344fa40eb6f869e3741f4661f58df15.jpg 419c268d341fa0f3fb1b74e953d07cca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photo Collection of CAAAV Co-Founder Mini Liu Description An account of the resource Photos collected by CAAAV co-founder Mini Liu Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mini Liu Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1986-1996 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lease Drivers Coalition Protesting Oppressive Workplace Practices Description An account of the resource Debi Ray-Chaudhuri of the Lease Drivers Coalition hold Taxis into Tigers sign, Anu Advani to her left, Gayetri Gopinath behind Debi. CAAAV formed the LDC to organize lease drivers to demand safer working conditions, medical benefits, fair hearings with the Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC), and better pay. Each week, the LDC visits garages and gas stations where cab drivers gather to hand out leaflets and questionnaires and to talk to the drivers. This demonstration took place with cab drivers and their supporters at the Susan Maintenance Garage on 6th Avenue, between Canal and Grand streets. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 12, 1992 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cynthia Zhang Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1992_November_Lease Drivers Coal. at Ratner's garage_0001_a Demonstration Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Solidarity Work Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) Workers' Rights https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/3aa95636d05881ace01ba0dd5267c5b9.jpg 3823e6a2537441219edf40960bcc2678 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photo Collection of CAAAV Co-Founder Mini Liu Description An account of the resource Photos collected by CAAAV co-founder Mini Liu Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mini Liu Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1986-1996 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lease Drivers Coalition Protesting Oppressive Workplace Practices #2 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 12, 1992 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cynthia Zhang Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1992_November_Lease Drivers Coal. at Ratner's garage_0002_a Description An account of the resource Debi Ray-Chaudhuri of the Lease Drivers Coalition in blue coat yelling, pictured with other LDC protesters. CAAAV formed the LDC to organize lease drivers to demand safer working conditions, medical benefits, fair hearings with the Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC), and better pay. Each week, the LDC visits garages and gas stations where cab drivers gather to hand out leaflets and questionnaires and to talk to the drivers. This demonstration took place with cab drivers and their supporters at the Susan Maintenance Garage on 6th Avenue, between Canal and Grand streets. Demonstration Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Solidarity Work Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) Workers' Rights https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/42a4fc1a3bf03c7fefeab28dbde73441.jpg 989a713dfa25c7e683ee93467a7a9dbc https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/c4303177ff3f5213be416965aaa03dc4.jpg ba11e9551f76665b0d183508d21ae414 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/3b2698ab68dc690c2ad5bb191558026d.jpg 4d982c9408323fcdac78c7f66a769555 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lecture during Women Worker's Project course for Asian domestic workers Description An account of the resource A group of women stand in a classroom, actively engaged in discussion during a session of the Asian Women's Leadership and Health Advocacy Course. This month-long program, initiated by the Women Workers' Project (WWP) in October 2001 at Hunter College, was designed for Asian domestic workers. Held twice a year, the course involved alumnae in its planning and facilitation. The woman second to the left (first one standing to the left) is labor leader, organizer, and author Ai-jen Poo, known for her work in the women's movement. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 5, 2001 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Vivian Truong Cataloged by: Emily Teller Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photo363, Photo364, Photo368 Women Workers Project