Chavez first gained prominence through a strike ... 26 table grape growers signed contracts with the UFW. César Chávez Day is a state holiday that happens every March 31. It celebrates the ...

In 1962, Chavez, along with activist Dolores ... What LA city and county offices are closed in observance of César Chávez Day? Since César Chávez Day has not officially been declared a federal ...

The event is seen as an effort to court Latino voters, with Election day just weeks away. Earlier this year, President Obama decreed March 31 as Cesar Chavez ... with street signs across the ...

In Arizona, many schools are closed on April 1 in observance of Cesar Chavez Day. In Phoenix, city offices also will be closed on April 1. Reach the reporter at [email protected].

Cesar Chavez Day was proclaimed a federal commemorative holiday in 2014 and honors the activist’s legacy in the civil rights and labor movement during his life. Cesar Chavez Day was proclaimed a ...

"Organizing was part of our family reunions.” For Rodriguez, Sunday, which is Cesar Chavez’s birthday, is a day to reflect on her grandfather's enduring legacy. Chavez’s grassroots advocacy ...