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Google Defends Decision to Honor Cesar Chavez on Easter
April 3, 2013 | by The Celebrity Cafe | Latino Daily News
Google’s decision to honor Latino civil rights icon Cesar Chavez on his birthday Sunday instead of Easter was the target of criticism, forcing Google to defend its decision. continue reading »
Civil Rights Icon Cesar Chavez to be Honored with National Monument in California
October 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
On October 8th, 2012, President Obama will travel to Keene, California to announce the establishment of the César E. Chávez National Monument. The monument Act will be established on the property known as Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz (Our Lady Queen of Peace), or La Paz. continue reading »
Republican Immigration Platform is Blasted by Activists
August 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Rep. Luis Gutierrez, United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta and other activists on Thursday criticized the "extremist positions" of the Romney-Ryan Republican presidential ticket against immigration reform and the DREAM Act, which would grant permanent residence to qualified undocumented youth. continue reading »
RICHARD E. CHAVEZ: Memorial Services for Iconic United Farm Worker Leader
July 30, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
It is with a heavy heart that we will say goodbye to a longtime friend, colleague, mentor, loved one and iconic United Farm Worker leader - Richard E. Chavez, farmworker justice advocate and civil rights hero. continue reading »
San Antonio: Organization Files Suit to Stop the Renaming of Street to Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard
May 25, 2011 | by CNN | Latino Daily News
Years after his death, revolutionary Cesar Chavez is still at the heart of controversy. This time, over a street sign. In San Antonio, Texas, city council members approved the renaming of a 5.4-mile street to “Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard” continue reading »
Cesar Chavez Knew Change Requires More than Chanting “Yes We Can”
March 31, 2011 | by Beyond Chron | HS News Network
As Cesar Chavez is honored this week, his legacy offers a powerful reminder that achieving real change is difficult, and involves more than chanting “Yes We Can.” Two years after the 2008 election appeared to usher in a new progressive era, many activists are dispirited. continue reading »
Help Send Message to Univ of Texas- Reinstate Cesar Chavez Day
February 5, 2011 | by United Farm Workers | Latino Daily News
The United Farm Workers, and the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation are proud to support the grassroots efforts of the University of Texas El Paso's (UTEP) Students for Cesar Chavez collaborative continue reading »
Activist Dolores Huerta Joins in DREAM Act Protests in Front of Sen. McCain’s Office
December 13, 2010 | by El Paso Times | Latino Daily News
Co-founder of National Farm Workers Association (which later became the Unit's Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee) and former Cesar Chavez associate, Dolores Huerta, has joined a group continue reading »
