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