9 10 805 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/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/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/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. 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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/2dbd3761c84ebeda77ae728c167fb09a.jpg 85cdeca8c6afb6f16f3e25d66c128dc3 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 Ai-jen Poo and CAAAV staffers preparing for a presentation 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 Photo354 Description An account of the resource Ai-jen Poo sits with three CAAAV staff members as they read from a document that lays in her lap in preparation for a panel discussion related to the Women Workers' Project. Ai-jen Poo is a Taiwanese-American labor leader, organizer, and author known for her work in the women's movement. https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/03cc68296bd2593d1d5a1b2df530ba01.jpg f339ed4a58a0073fcac4f0555b59db6f 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 Two community members hold CAAAV banner Description An account of the resource Two CAAAV community members hold a banner that reads “CAAAV: Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence.” Under the English, the sign features Chinese characters. Those holding the banner are surrounded by a crowd of demonstrators who are holding signs with slogans that are illegible in the photo. A cameraman can be seen in the background on the far left. 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 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 Photo600 Demonstration https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/7e0d68b02444c45bd53c561bf29dfa73.jpg 5fbb8d73ec9e4dcb1191dd745361ba57 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 Protesters hold signs against Welfare Reform Description An account of the resource Protestors hold signs in a crowd. From left to right, the signs read: “No time to celebrate, Fight for our heritage;” “Southeast Asians are here to stay;” and “'Welfare Reform’ hurts Asian Americans.” Between 1996 and 2000, CAAAV organized their members to protest the federal Welfare Reform Act (WRA), highlighting its negative effects on the Southeast Asian community in the Bronx. CAAAV Youth Leadership Project (YLP) conducted a 1997 survey that revealed over 90% of Southeast Asian families polled received some form of public assistance. If Governor Pataki moved forward with the implementation of the WRA in New York, YLP asserted this assistance would be cut off. [1] For more information see “<a href="https://archives.caaav.org/items/show/2281">Demonstrators Rally Against Pataki’s Welfare Reform Impacting Southeast Asian Communities</a>,” and “<a href="https://archives.caaav.org/items/show/1587">Flyer for Eating Welfare: Asians and Welfare in New York City</a>”. <br /><br />[1] “Voice Spring 1998,” CAAAV Digital Archive, accessed October 19, 2024, <a href="https://archives.caaav.org/items/show/2136">https://archives.caaav.org/items/show/2136</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 1997 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 Photo598 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Arlene Gao Cataloged by: Tess Derby CAAAV Voice Demonstration Youth Leadership Project https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/671d3bb99469b71e0a7f37d5b451cbe3.jpg 78c12eac6a741e4aaa246f678fbd1f6e 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 Presenter speaks before panel audience Description An account of the resource A presenter stands in front of a panel audience as she speaks. The speaker is holding a sheet of paper in her hands; some audience members are holding small envelopes in their hands as well. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 20, 2001 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Cat Jung, Emily Chiu 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 Photo338 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/9ae9937e54e630a81b90113cb554e0bd.jpg 9d334e70b9ff13f8582aa1f10f8dc2b4 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 Speaker at protest for Freedom for INS detainees at 26 Federal Plaza Description An account of the resource A Black demonstrator speaks at the protest for Freedom for INS detainees and holds a microphone. One person stands beside the speaker, and two other individuals are in frame. They are surrounded by apartment and office buildings. The demonstration was one in a larger fight to expose the inhumane conditions in Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) detention centers. CAAAV joined a coalition of organizations at the demonstration on September 9, 1999. For more information, see “<a href="https://archives.caaav.org/items/show/2394">Man holds sign at protest for freedom for INS Detainees at 26 Federal Plaza.</a>” Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 9, 1999 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by: Cat Jung 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 Photo582 Demonstration Immigration Solidarity Work