Who was Cesar Chavez?

Cesar Chavez was an American civil rights activist and farm labor leader.  He was born on March 31, 1927 in Yuma, Arizona.

How did Cesar Chavez change the world? 

Along with an activist from Stockton, known as Dolores Huerta, together they founded the United Farm Workers. The United Farm Workers is a labor union for farm workers in the United States.

What was his work life like? 

Chavez joined the U.S. Navy in 1944 and served for two years. Four years later, he married Helen Fabela whom he had met in 1943. He worked as a farmer and then arrived with a lumber company.

Who inspired Cesar Chavez?

Chavez was inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Gandhi, and Father Donald McDonell. He recognizes them for activism, human rights, and social justice.

Did he go to school?

Chavez went to school only up until eighth grade, and slowly after that, he began to work with his family in the fields of California.

What was Chavez’s dream?

His dream was to create a unification that would keep the farm workers safe and in good hands. 

A famous quote from Chavez

“There’ s no turning back… We will win. We are winning because ours is a revolution of mind and heart…”