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Apr 3, 2014 · (1927-1993) Who Was Cesar Chavez? Born near Yuma, Arizona, on March 31, 1927, Cesar Chavez employed nonviolent means to bring attention to the plight of farmworkers and formed both the...
Aug 24, 2023 · Photo by Paul Espinosa. Cesar Chavez was a labor leader and civil rights activist who cofounded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), which later became the United Farm Workers (UFW)...
A true American hero, Cesar Chavez was a civil rights, Latino and farm labor leader; a genuinely religious and spiritual figure; a community organizer and social entrepreneur; a champion of militant nonviolent social change; and a crusader for the environment and consumer rights.
Jul 8, 2019 · Robert Longley. Updated on July 08, 2019. Cesar Chavez (1927 to 1993) was an iconic Mexican American labor organizer, civil rights activist, and folk hero who dedicated his life to improving the pay and working conditions of farm workers.
Mar 30, 2023 · EXPLAINER. How César Chávez changed the labor movement—and became an icon. The civil rights leader spent his life advocating for farm workers, drawing on the peaceful tactics used by Martin...
The story of Cesar Estrada Chavez begins near Yuma, Arizona. Cesar was born on March 31, 1927. He was named after his grandfather, Cesario. Regrettably, the story of Cesar Estrada Chavez also ends near Yuma, Arizona. He passed away on April 23, 1993, in San Luis, a small village near Yuma, Arizona.
HISTORY. How Cesar Chavez Changed the World. The farmworker’s initiative improved lives in America’s fields, and beyond. Miriam Pawel. November 2013. Cade Martin. Five decades ago, a 35-year-old...
