César Chávez

“Teamwork coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress. working together is success,” (Henry Ford). The United States has been given the task of creating a lunar colony. With this mission we need to be thoughtful and specific when we pick the people to go on this mission. As the late Ford said we need the right type of people to work together to make the lunar colony a success. To begin the selection process we need to look at different types of citizens and what they can bring…

of color have struggled through trials and tribulations to gain equal rights. African Americans, Latinos, and people of other minor races have managed to strive for the greatest accomplishments possible, ranging from George Washington Carver to Cesar Chavez to Simone Biles. Being yourself and identifying as a minority in America has a powerful impact on Emerson's statement. A fourth and final example of self confidence within oneself is the disabled and mentally challenged community. Overall,…

Final Opportunity Session I have chosen ten most important individuals, developments, and events of the twentieth century that has influenced the history of the United States. I have selected these because they exemplify the struggles of the United States economically and socially. They indicate people who are integral to great change in the United States, turning points of war, the creation of new technological developments, and beginnings of social and political movements. The combination of…

Audience Statement There are so many diet choices around the world but many people in the United States choose to go on diets that a celebrity recommends them to try to lose weight and maintain their health. It’s almost like a fashion trend. “Well, someone famous is doing so I should do the same!” One type of diet stuck out to me the most: veganism. Many people are curious about what a vegan diet pertains to as well as the health benefits that a plant-based diet proffers. Veganism is also met…

advancement of the concept of a Chicano homeland known as: Aztlán. His commitment to poetry in the 1960s translated into a commitment to social activism by reciting poems in support of causes involving leaders of the Chicano movement, including César Chávez. His understanding of Mexican indigenous languages that he’s studied coupled with his knowledge about religions, such as Islam, Hindu and Pre-Columbian religions are heavily reflected in the frequent use of Christian and indigenous culture…

Cesar Chavez once said, “We need, in a special way, to work twice as hard to help people understand that the animals are fellow creatures, that we must protect them and love them as we love ourselves.” Keeping animals in captivity is not protecting them and loving them. Animals such as killer whales should be treated fairly but instead they are thrown into small tanks. Killer whales should not be kept in captivity due to the fact that they get inadequate care, they can become emotional and…

documentary caused an outcry from the American people who called for better living conditions for these workers. The Migrant Health Act was passed, which gave basic health services to migrant workers. At the same time Cesar Chavez was spreading awareness for the same problems. Cesar Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association to fight for farm workers rights. (Ministry par 17). This organization still exists today and is known as the United Farm…

The issue in itself began with farmers demanding for more rights and better working, as well as life conditions. The United Farm Workers Organizing Association was created and led by Cesar Chavez. Concerning the education, Rodolfo Acuna taught the first Mexican American history class in school, helping their want of knowledge about the Mexican culture in schools to develop. Through their many representations of disagreement with the United…

Chicano Movement the chance to stand-up and do something for the community. There were many influential, scholars, activists, artists, educators and students guiding the Movement. Some very prominent names are “Reies López Tijerina, Corky González, César Chávez and Dolores Huerta” who gave this movement a purpose and leaders whose voices actually resulted in the Chicano’s…

On November 7th, I attended The Cesar Chavez Inequities and Social Justice in Education, Teacher Education, and Mental Health Conference’s Microaggressions against LGBT that was presented by Jessica Bloom and panelists, Ashley Damo, April Taylor-Salery, Kevin McCaskill, and Ruby Blanco at Fresno State. Jessica started the presentation with the statement that many individuals lack the awareness of the LGBT plus community. Afterwards, the panelists began to discuss about their experiences with…