A main artery in Coachella, now renamed Cesar Chavez Street. It’s a recognition to keep his legacy alive. Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez says, “Coachella has a fighter spirit and I think this monument, this reminds them of that can-do attitude.” Chavez was a civil rights leader who fought for a better livelihood for farm workers. His son […]
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Mecca, CA While farmworkers don’t get the day off on Cesar Chavez Day, many do remember the labor movement leader on the day that honors his legacy. "He did a lot for us … thank you very much Cesar Chavez, sadly I never got to meet him but I’m grateful to him for the laws […]
