César Chávez: His Legacy Lives

Before the day is over we 🎉 the legacy/cumple of #CesarChavez Though it is nice to put Cesar Chavez name on a stamp, a building and street, an important part of remembering him is to recognize how he formed coalitions, the way that his faith informed his nonviolent protests, and his belief in the dignity of all people. In 2014, President Obama declared his birthday a federal commemorative holiday! #NeverForget Chavez’s grassroots advocacy elevated the plight of farm workers making him the country’s first nationally-known Latino leader! I have formed the #UnitedFarmWorkers with @DoloresHuerta in 1966 for livable wages and safer conditions for workers in the fields. Chavez’s activism led to improvements in working conditions for California’s farm workers, as well as a 1975 legislation that allowed them to unionize and collectively bargain. The late civil rights leader’s organizing tactics continue to influence the labor movement and a new generation. Inspired by her grandfather’s activism, #JulieChavezRodriguez served as state director for Sen. Kamala Harris and has now transitioned to co-national political director of her 2020 presidential campaign! Continuing the legacy of Latinx Poder! ✊🏽 #YesYouCan