Meister: National Chávez day would honor, remind By DICK MEISTER Last Updated: March 30, 2007, 04:10:32 AM PDT Saturday will be a special day in California, eight other states and dozens of cities — César Chávez Day, honoring the

Documentary screenings aim to get computers to farm workers’ kids By HEATHER HACKING – Staff Writer Article Launched: 03/30/2007 01:27:23 AM PDT Saturday marks the birth of Cesar Chavez, the civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association,

Cesar Chavez recalled firsthand at college forum By Magdalena Reveles/For the Appeal-Democrat March 30, 2007 – 12:49AM When Yuba College Professor Salvador Soto recalled Cesar Chavez, he remembered the farmworker leader calling him by name and talking over the

FIVE THINGS: About César Chávez March 30, 2007 BY EMILIANA SANDOVAL FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER Labor activist César Chávez would have been 80 Saturday. BRIEF BIO Cesario Estrada Chávez was born in Yuma, Ariz., on March 31, 1927. His

Caller.com   To print this page, select File then Print from your browser URL: http://www.caller.com/ccct/local_news/article/0,1641,CCCT_811_5453170,00.html Todd Yates/Caller-TimesStudents from Corpus Christi Academy carry signs honoring civil rights leader César Chávez on Thursday as they march in his memory. The event

Log In Customer Service Get home delivery! Craig Kohlruss / The Fresno Bee Choir director Roger Gonzales directs the Calwa Elementary School Choir as they sing "De Colores" during the Cesar E. Chavez Day of Service and Learning program

All about Cesar Chavez Events show progress, challenges facing community By Frank MoragaMarch 30, 2007 Could it really be a quarter century ago that César Chávez returned to Ventura County to take part in one of his long marches

Labor leader’s life honored Hispanic community not deterred by rain in observing holiday By: Lindsay Stafford Posted: 3/30/07 Though rain prematurely ended the Cesar Chavez Day celebration, the passion of participants was not dampened. The Mexican American Culture Committee

Actor honors the memory of César Chávez DAVID JAMES HEISS, Staff Writer Article Launched: 03/30/2007 12:50:40 PM PDT REDLANDS – Hollywood actor and playwright Ed Begley, Jr. was relaxing at a restaurant in the mid-1980s when a "very, very modest

The granddaughter of Cesar Chavez shared stories of her grandfather who worked for farm worker rights, with students in the Cultural Awareness Center on City College’s Cesar Chavez Celebration Day, March 22 to inspire the spirit of social activism.

Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Lasts UFW Continues Labor Leader’s Mission POSTED: 5:07 pm PDT March 30, 2007 UPDATED: 8:58 pm PDT March 30, 2007 Email This Story | Print This Story Sign Up for Breaking News Alerts BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The 80th

Chavez march set for SundayStaff report A march to celebrate the birthday of Latino civil rights leader Cesar Chavez is set for Sunday in Salinas, a United Farm Workers representative said Friday. Participants will start gathering about 10 a.m.

Chavez event this weekendUnited Farm Workers will commemorate labor advocateBy Natalie Garcia Staff writer It’s been more than 50 years since Cesar Chavez got his start as a labor advocate trying to improve the harsh conditions endured by farm

Cesar Chavez recalled firsthand at college forum Comments 0 | Recommend 0 March 30, 2007 12:45:00 AM By Magdalena Reveles/For the Appeal-Democrat When Yuba College Professor Salvador Soto recalled Cesar Chavez, he remembered the farmworker leader calling him by

Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Lasts UFW Continues Labor Leader’s Mission BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The 80th birthday of Cesar Chavez is being remembered all across California Friday. The labor leader died more than a decade ago but his legacy continues on

Lessons from the life of a great American: Cesar Chavez By Rees LloydSpecial to the Record Gazette CESAR CHAVEZ and Rees Lloyd of Banning are shown at press conference in 1973 in Tuscon, AZ, announcing the formation of the

Remembering Cesar Chavez CESAR CHAVEZ DAY – Friday, MARCH 30, 2007 Thursday, March 29, 2007 The Chavez legacy Cesar Chavez’s story is a classic tale of triumph. From humble beginnings doing back-breaking farm work with his family in Arizona

ZNet | Labor Cesar Chavez – A National Hero by Dick Meister; March 29, 2007 March 31 will be a special day in nine states and dozens of cities — Cesar Chavez Day, honoring the late founder of the

Valley set to recall labor leader’s sacrifices Build a park in honor of ChávezCoachella Valley Recreation and Parks District needs volunteers from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to build a park, plant a garden and help students as

Tulare Co. vote backs bill offering freeze aid By Lewis Griswold / The Fresno Bee 03/28/07 04:20:12 About 40 members of the United Farm Workers union stood tall at the Tulare County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday in support

Gov. Schwarzenegger pays tribute to memory of Cesar Chavez Last Update: Mar 29, 2007 2:24 PM Posted By: brynn galindo Save/Share Story digg reddit newsvine Google del.icio.us Yahoo! Watch This Video Posted 3/29/07BAKERSFIELD – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was in

Thursday, 03/29/2007   Print Version Governor Presents César Chávez Portrait to High School  GOVERNOR:  Thank you.  Thank you very much.  Thank you for the nice reception.  And Arturo—Arturo, thank you very much for that nice introduction.  And I want to thank

Cesar Chavez – A National Hero Cesar Chavez – A National Hero By Dick Meister Thursday, March 29, 2007 Change Text Size a- | A+ Dick Meister’s ZSpace Page Join ZSpace March 31 will be a special day in