Cesar Chavez

President Obama Urged to Make Cesar Chavez's March 31 Birthday a National Day of Service (SIGN THE PETITION)

The United States has embraced peaceful yet powerful heroes such as the beloved Martin Luther King Jr. by commemorating his life with an official holiday -- rightfully so, but there is a major piece of American history that has yet to truly come to light with national recognition -- the mission of Mexican-American farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.

New York City Council Member Carlos Menchaca Dismayed by Dream Act Defeat, But Inspired by Cesar Chavez Biopic

He's the first Mexican-American New York City Council member, and he's the first openly gay politician from Brooklyn -- and like many Latino leaders, Carlos Menchaca (Democrat for the 38th District) is inspired by the mission behind Cesar Chavez, a powerful biopic directed by Diego Luna, which hits theaters on March 28.

Diego Luna on Directing 'Cesar Chavez' Biopic That's Impacting Washington: 'It's Been Like a Dream'

Directing a powerful biopic on the iconic, Mexican-American farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist, Cesar Chavez, was one of the most moving chapters in the life of Mexican actor and director Diego Luna.In an exclusive interview with the Latin Post, Luna shares the impact the film and the powerful movement is having on his life and career.

Cesar Chavez Foundation Extends Its Reach Beyond the Fields to Offer Affordable Housing, Educational Radio and Academic Support

"My father believed that workers just aren't workers. He knew that at the workplace, there was a whole set of problems that workers had -- working conditions, benefits, immigration reform and lobbying."But he also understood that when home, after a hard work in the fields, pesticide exposure, they went home to face a whole set of problems, the lack of affordable housing health care for children and educational opportunities," Paul Chavez, the son of Cesar Chavez and President and chairman of the Cesar Chavez Foundation told the Latin Post.

Cesar Chavez NYC Movie Premiere: Kerry and Bobby Kennedy Jr. Continue Their Mission to Push for Fair Labor Conditions

Kerry Kennedy, president of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, and human rights activist and attorney Robert "Bobby" F. Kennedy Jr. showed their support for the late Cesar Chavez and the continuing fight for farm workers' rights by hosting the New York City premiere of the film Cesar Chavez on Monday, March 17 at the AMC Empire 25.

Cesar Chavez NYC Movie Premiere Evokes Pride from Son Paul Chavez, Who Carries on Legacy

On Monday night, New York City's AMC Empire 25 movie theater lit up brighter than Times Square itself with hope, inspiration, a sense of pride and a feeling of limitless possibilities for Latinos during the premiere of Cesar Chavez, a powerful biopic about the Mexican-American farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist.

César Chávez Biopic Backlash: Producer Pablo Cruz Denies Claims of Union-Busting Hiring Practices

Pablo Cruz, producer of the biopic based on the beloved union activist Cesar Chavez has spoken out regarding the allegations made against him that claimed the film engaged in non-union busting hiring practices.

United Farm Workers: Ralph Lauren Is Exploiting Latinos by Using Our Black Eagle Logo

The United Farm Workers, founded in 1962 by Mexican-American civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, takes its UFW Black Eagle logo very seriously for it's a symbol of Latinos' strength and integrity, not meant to be exploited by major fashion designers, like Ralph Lauren.
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