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Thousands rallied in Delano, California, in honor of César Chávez Day, marching to the forty-acre site where Chávez held his first public fast.
One, to honor Cesar Chavez and his legacy. But number two is to recognize the workers, the immigrant workers, that contribute ...
The name César Chávez is extra special to Kern County, as the years-long grape strike, for which Chávez is often remembered, happened right here in Delano.
Chávez adopted the phrase "Si, se puede," as a rallying cry during a fast conducted in 1972. The phrase means "Yes, it can be done" in English and became central to the commitment to nonviolent ...
Since César Chávez Day has not officially been declared a federal holiday, most stores and businesses remain open. Customers should double-check the local hours for different businesses before ...
The last day of March commemorates labor activist and civil rights icon Cesar Chavez, whose fight to better the lives of the nation’s farmworkers helped improve the inhumane working conditions of the ...
César Chávez Day honors the late Mexican American civil rights activist who dedicated his life to advocating for farmworkers' rights, fair wages, and better working conditions.