Background
Who made up majority of the taxi driver in NYC in 1980's and 90's?
South Asians; Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi Americans
What are at least 2 things taxi drivers were criticized for having?
Accents, Turbans, Funky smelling cars
_____ Asians didn't consider South Asians as Asian Americans.
East Asians
When did the first batch of South Asians come to the US?
1900's
After paying for the car and gas, how much did taxi drivers make per hour?
A few dollars
When did South Asians first try to be known as Asian Americans?
Bhagat Singh Thind vs. the US in 1923
After settling in Sacramento Valley, Punjabi farmers married _______ creating their own community.
Mexican Americans
What were the 3 biggest hardships while working as a taxi driver?
Sore back, exposure to exhaust fumes, and constant risk to theft
What is the name of the fellow cabdriver and the organizer of the protests in 1993 who was jailed and beaten by NYPD?
Saleem Osman
Out of 10 million Asian Americans, how many of those were South Asian?
About 1.9 Million
What Mayor described taxi drivers as reckless, lawless, terrorists?
Mayor Rudolph Giuliani
Name 2 of the 5 Caste system tiers.
Brahmins (priests), Kshatriya (warriors), Vaisya (merchants/landowners), Sudra (working class), and the Untouchables (street sweepers/ janitorial)
For some the US was a second stop. What was the first stop?
Africa
What is the name of the committee that held protests for 3 Pakistani taxi drivers who died at the hands of police?
Committee Against Asian American Violence (CAAAV)
In 1974, what Association successfully lobbied congress to be considered Asian American?
Association of Indians in America