73 10 805 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/8e1045b698b2605fae4af48b14d8200c.jpg 1b0f88eec6cef74995af715af0fdb757 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/f4bde5e7d64e8392099bc8deb048962b.jpg e61149210d6ab88fd0cbbc051fff284c https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/0555b6ea5dd58e492c1e2005cc6ea098.jpg 87992cf4bd6acadde21a9710a477ab6a https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/32ebb2e071a840909cb879eadb5f46ac.jpg 17ab379d5ffcc8c3c07e18777d3504f8 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/04704188e812faa04127c4099d28fa84.jpg fd96ae1766c548f4032ceb1a30728b97 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/8912c7ea61e0234fb10463ff427d7a8e.jpg 7235aae696df70ca3155a86477929ee3 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/370e2d6720af56b40756c95402010a23.jpg 355015748bfd8215373ce92ecedb0d41 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/a174a86e58c5420c0850d4e2ab30a063.jpg 4ed70a327e58f9fa031f812372ab072e https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/320bf164e78cd14b7b3ac414fda42d92.jpg 3ea171b5a0897967bce1b0c6356017a7 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/9a477605ff80394ad2baaeba0ed8bea0.jpg d4bf7ae2e3f768d39273f5f3902961a7 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/9529af710abea92e702aca62cd2f7256.jpg 4b591bc9dd22ef5183a4fe33fc3cf846 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/e320104d1ab88941ad35d2f61a3da09f.jpg 8ea3ab800e651d9320c631e36ddeb035 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/e9843229960a902250b699d227f99363.jpg e508cc0983fff43601e17fba46ba230d https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/5b42d9dc825304346338020c8eba21f0.jpg ac80845211f1ef86c6a6b2e0c7c4c703 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 Youth Leadership Project rally at Montefiore Family Health Center Description An account of the resource In April 1998, the Montefiore Family Health Center in the Bronx announced the elimination of Southeast Asian translation services for their patients. This decision would affect the primarily Vietnamese and Cambodian patients, and other Southeast Asian families, reliant upon services provided by the clinic. CAAAV estimated that 10,000 Vietnamese and Cambodian patients visited the clinic between 1996 and 1997, alone. Additionally, CAAAV connected the announcement to other cuts to public services made in the implementation of the 1996 federal Welfare Reform Act. [1] To respond to this, the Youth Leadership Project (YLP) organized a rally in May 1998 to protest the elimination of translation services at the clinic. YLP designated Press Contacts, featured in Photo589 and Photo621, and handed out flyers to inform demonstration participants, featured in Photo606. Over 200 age-diverse community members participated in the demonstration. [2] Because the protest was youth-organized, many families brought their young children. A significant number of elders participated in the rally, featured in Photo604, Photo605, and Photo606. Protesters were also diverse in the languages they spoke, with signs written in English, Khmer (Cambodian), and Vietnamese. Signs included the slogans “Protect our rights to equal healthcare” and “Health Care is a Human Right.” Prominent CAAAV YLP organizers featured in these photos include Chhaya Chhoum and Eric Tang. Eric Tang was one of CAAAV’s earliest youth organizers, serving as CAAAV Program Coordinator before becoming the Director of the YLP. [4] Chhaya Chhoum was another one of CAAAV’s first youth organizers, completing the YLP pilot program in 1995, and served as a Fall intern in 1996. [3] As an outcome of the Montefiore rally, YLP organizers facilitated the formation of the Southeast Asian Community Council (SEACC). The SEACC would continue to monitor clinic services and develop future campaign strategies. This persistent direct action complemented an investigation into a Civil Rights Title VI violation committed by the clinic. [5] [1] “Campaign for Translation at Bronx Clinic” CAAAV Voice (Spring 1998): 4. Accessed October 19, 2024. https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/897b2797fe5ecad2c63f6dcb057ab2ab.pdf [2] Ibid. [3] “Voice Fall 1998,” CAAAV Digital Archive, accessed October 19, 2024: 10. https://archives.caaav.org/items/show/2137. [4] “New Staff,” CAAAV Voice (Winter 1996): 5. Accessed October 19, 2024. eb73acc7e60b47671a19fbdbdc279acf.pdf (caaav.org) [5] “Campaign for Translation at Bronx Clinic,” 4. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 1998 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Arlene Gao Cataloged by: Tess Derby 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 Photo588, Photo589, Photo591, Photo596, Photo597, Photo604, Photo605, Photo606, Photo609, Photo612, Photo614, Photo 616, Photo621 Demonstration Healthcare Advocacy Youth Leadership Project 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 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/5a4cb293645316a507acd23d858849bc.jpg 81162934bd553d7cbc8776ef21bee88b 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 Women Workers' Project course for Asian domestic workers Description An account of the resource Six people sit together in a room and read from a document 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. 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: Cat Jung 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 Photo356 Women Workers Project https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/8acb63916eaa3fac5842c89a8e3b5213.jpg f5dbded746a9d0fc7d99a62cbf00baf2 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 Protestors march for People of Color Against State Violence Description An account of the resource Protestors of various racial backgrounds march in a large procession from City Hall to 1 Police Plaza during a "People of Color Against State Violence" demonstration. "People of Color Against State Violence" was a diverse coalition organized by CAAAV to protest against police brutality. A large banner is being held by protestors, which reads, "End White Supremacy Now...". Additional smaller posters and signs on display include messages promoting racial solidarity or condemning police violence, such as "Friends Don't Let Friends Become Cops," "People of Color Against State Violence," "People of Color Unified," and "America's Most Unwanted" with a drawing of a pig in a police hat being crossed out. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 2, 1992 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 Photo755 Racial Justice Project 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/2c9ebe9a9dcd996aada1093f814ac32d.jpg f2514bd99d970da99c4f2a42261834b7 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 Taxi driver participating in Lease Drivers Coalition demonstration Description An account of the resource A yellow taxi cab drives on a street as part of a large mobile protest led by the Lease Drivers Coalition. The cab displays a sign on the windshield, and another sign on the front of the car which reads, "Stop Police Harassment." The demonstration consisted of a massive procession of yellow cabs along Broadway to protest the intensified regulatory actions of the Giuliani administration. Drivers voiced concerns over escalating fines and harassment by law enforcement, including the targeting and ticketing of drivers. Sengupta, Somini. “Cabdrivers Pass up Fares in Protest against Tickets.” The New York Times, August 20, 1997. https://www.nytimes.com/1997/08/20/nyregion/cabdrivers-pass-up-fares-in-protest-against-tickets.html. 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: Arlene Gao 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 Photo767 Lease Drivers Coalition (LDC) Solidarity Work Workers' Rights https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/3fdff0bcac4f1d18e376b37a91da6085.jpg 7c9e582b45454268ca6e0ba791d1d0c6 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 Organizers at Yong Xin Huang's memorial service in Columbus Park Description An account of the resource The image of a man standing with a clipboard, standing in front of two large posters while Saleem Osman stands behind him, reading through a clipboard. The giant poster on the left is from the Young Korean American Service and Education Center (YKASEC), now the MinKwon Center for Community Action. It reads "Justice for Yong Xin Huang 청년학교 YKASEC" and is being held up by someone. The other poster behind the woman and Osman is red and reads "Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence". The image was captured at the memorial for Yong Xin Huang, a teenager who was shot and killed by the police in Brooklyn while playing outside with a BB gun. The vigil was organized by CAAAV a day before what would have been his seventeenth birthday. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 16, 1995 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Vivian Truong Cataloged by: Sabrina Moore 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 Photo532 Demonstration Memorial Yong Xin Huang https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/4e35a565a14fd14958f5ab277a303068.jpg 513c56080edad1598557b12cdbb80a75 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 Youth Force banner at the 1996 Racial Justice Day march Description An account of the resource The image shows protestors participating in the 1996 Racial Justice Day March from City Hall to Tompkins Square Park. In the center of the photograph, some people are holding a large sign saying "Youth Force." Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 28, 1996 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Xuan Wang Cataloged by: Sabrina Moore 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 Photo544 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/2c1d3967e18c2264f4eee8b2d9ea26c6.jpg 655f6cc089ca1222afb3e8371ebd90fd https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/fad19b66e4d555342db186548e448385.jpg a5eea5c5e5798c7a282c66e62de19012 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 CAAAV Protestors at the 1996 racial justice march Description An account of the resource This image shows CAAAV members holding signs at the 1996 racial justice march. A group of members are holding a banner advertising the organization. Behind them is another banner reading "Since Giuliani & Bratton 250% Increase in Police beatings of Asian Americans." Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 28, 1996 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Lillian Fok Cataloged by: Sabrina Moore 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 Photo546, Photo547 Demonstration Police Brutality Racial Justice Day