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